Brandon Borrello

Brisbane Roar

2013–2015

In late October 2013, Borrello received his first call-up to the A-League squad for Brisbane Roar ahead of the clash against Melbourne Hearts on 3 November. He made his senior debut on the day, coming off the bench in the 74th minute, where Brisbane won 3–0 at Suncorp Stadium. Leading up to April 2014, Borrello still played within the youth squad for the A-League Youth tournemount where he was named NYL Player of the Year by the end of the 2013–14 season. Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Borrello would find a place within the first team following the absence of Besart Berisha who was out with an injury. On 8 November 2014, Borrello scored his first goal for the club where his lost 3–1 at home to Sydney FC. On 4 March 2015, he scored his first AFC Champions League goal, netting the only goal in the 2nd minute, in a 1–0 win over Urawa Reds, handing them their second consecutive defeat in the group stage. Four days later, Borrello scored the winning goal, his second that same week, in a league tie against Western Sydney Wanderers where he contributed to a 1–0 victory to put his club on 6th place in the league table and into finals contention. Following his decisive performances, Borrello was named March Nominee for Young Footballer of the Year. Borrello was named as one out of five Young Footballer of the Year nominees at the end of the league season, but lost the award to Adelaide United's midfielder James Jeggo.

2015–2017

On…

Youth

In September 2014, Borrello received his first call-up to the Australia U20 team for the AFC U19 Championship in Myanmar. He scored in the first game against the United Arab Emirates, helping Australia secure a 1–1 draw on 10 October. He made a further two appearances in the group stage before Australia failed to qualify for the AFC U19 Championships knockout stages, finishing 3rd, resulting in their absence from the FIFA U20 World Cup. Borrello's next international appearance came for the Australia U23 team, initially during a training camp, before the AFC U-23 Championship in 2016. He made two appearances in the tournament as Australia finished in 3rd place, mirroring Borrello's previous Asian tournament experience, this time falling short of qualifying for the Olympics.

Senior

In May 2018, Borrello received his first call-up to the senior Australia national team for a friendly against South Korea on 7 June 2019. He made his debut in the 70th minute, replacing Awer Mabil, as his side suffered a 1–0 defeat by full-time in Busan. Borrello earned his 2nd cap on September 10, in a 3–0 World Cup qualifier victory against Kuwait. Despite being considered a fringe player, he went on to make his 3rd and 4th caps in matches against Chinese Taipei on 15 October (7–1) and 7 June 2021 (5–1), respectively. After a 13-month absence from international duty, Borrello made his return to Australia in the two friendly matches against Ecuador. In the first match on 24…

Brandon Borrello is a wide attacker known for his strength and direct running at defenders. While primarily deployed as a winger, Borrello is also capable of playing as a striker. During his time with Brisbane Roar, Borrello was often positioned on the right side of attack in a 4-3-3 formation. He excelled in this role, utilising his speed and composure in front of goal to contribute to the team's attacking play. When deployed on the wing, Borrello showcases his dribbling skills by cutting inside from the right and delivering accurate crosses to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. In his stint with Freiburg, Borrello initially played as a right-winger before being converted to a no. 10 role. This versatility demonstrates his ability to adapt to different positions and contribute effectively to the team's style of play. Similarly, during his loan spell with Fortuna Düsseldorf, Borrello predominantly operated as a right winger, utilising his attacking prowess from wide areas. Upon joining Western Sydney Wanderers, Borrello was transformed into a striker by head coach Marko Rudan, following Sulejman Krpić departure after failing to lead the attack for the Wanderers. This change in position highlighted Borrello's movement, positivity, and willingness to go forward, bringing a unique set of attributes to the frontline, including technical ability, sharp shooting, and consistent energy off the ball. His work rate and pressing ability make him particularly effective…

Borrello was born on 25 July 1995 in Adelaide, Australia, to parents of Italian heritage, and grew up in Salisbury Downs. He began his football journey playing for local clubs in the Adelaide area, including Salisbury United, Salisbury Villa, Western Strikers, and Modbury Jets. From a young age, Borrello and his family avidly followed the "Socceroos" matches, fostering his passion for the sport. From then on, representing Australia on the international stage became his childhood dream. Borrello's initial football development took place at Salisbury Villa and later continued at the Royal Park-based Western Strikers, where he joined at the age of nine. Despite being part of the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) program, in 2011, Borrello's family relocated to Brisbane when Borrello was offered a soccer scholarship at the Queensland Academy of Sport that provided top-tier training facilities and coaching to further his development as a player. In his high school years, Borrello attended St Columban's College and graduated from the college in 2013.