Alex Read
Alex Read | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1991 Belmont, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Soccer player |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Playing for Northern Fury FC, North Queensland Fury, Newcastle Jets |
Alex Read (born 22 November 1991) is an Australian soccer athlete currently playing for Northern Fury FC.
Club career
Originating from Belmont, New South Wales, Read launched his football journey at the Newcastle-based Valentine Phoenix FC. There, he distinguished himself as the leading goal scorer for both the senior squad and the under-23 side.
North Queensland Fury
Read secured a contract with the A-League team North Queensland Fury and made his professional debut on 8 February 2011 during round 26 against the Minor Premiers Brisbane Roar, a match that concluded with a 2–1 defeat. Following the conclusion of the 2010–11 A-League season, he returned to play for Valentine Phoenix FC.
Newcastle Jets
On 14 May, Read undertook a trial period with the Newcastle Jets and was subsequently signed by the club.