Jimmy Jeggo
James Jeggo | |
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| Born | James Alexander Jeggo February 12, 1992 Vienna, Austria |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2011–2024 |
| Known for | Central midfielder for Melbourne City and Australia national team |
James Alexander Jeggo ( ; born 12 February 1992) is a former Australian professional soccer athlete who operated primarily as a central midfielder for the A-League Men side Melbourne City. Originally born in Austria, he represented the Australia national team. After relocating to Australia during his childhood, Jeggo began his football journey with Green Gully and the Victorian Institute of Sport, eventually making his professional debut with Melbourne Victory.
Early life
Born in Vienna, Austria, Jeggo relocated to Australia as a young boy and was raised in Melbourne, Victoria. His brother, Luc Jeggo, captained the Melbourne Victory youth squad and currently competes for NPL Victoria club Preston Lions.
Melbourne Victory
Following impressive displays in the National Youth League, Jeggo secured a three-year senior contract with A-League outfit Melbourne Victory on 21 March 2011. He made his professional debut during the 2011–12 A-League season on 12 November 2011 facing Central Coast Mariners. Nicknamed Jimmy Jeggo by supporters, he rapidly gained popularity through his early performances.
Jeggo earned his first league start on 10 February 2012 in a 2–1 comeback win against Central Coast Mariners held at AAMI Park. His inaugural league goal came on 16 March 2012 with a long-range effort contributing to a 3–0 triumph over Wellington Phoenix, which was Melbourne Victory’s final home match of that season.
During the 2012–13 A-League campaign, Jeggo's involvement diminished substantially, accumulating only 310 minutes mostly as a substitute—less than half of his playing time from the previous breakout season.
Adelaide United
After Melbourne Victory chose not to extend his contract, Jeggo signed for Adelaide United on 1 May 2014. He made his debut in the opening match of the 2014–15 A-League season against reigning champions Brisbane Roar, starting in midfield and completing the full game in a 2–1 win. Under the guidance of coach Josep Gombau, Jeggo secured a regular starting role in attacking midfield and was awarded the A-League Young Footballer of the Year for the 2014–15 season. Additionally, he played the entire match in the inaugural 2014 FFA Cup Final where Adelaide United claimed a 1–0 victory over Perth Glory, marking Jeggo’s first trophy with the club.
Sturm Graz
Jeggo moved to Austrian side Sturm Graz from Adelaide United on 27 January 2016 for an undisclosed transfer fee. On 9 May 2018, he played a part in Sturm Graz's triumph over Red Bull Salzburg after extra time to secure the 2017–18 Austrian Cup title.
Austria Wien
On 25 May 2018, after declining to renew his contract with Sturm Graz, Jeggo signed with Austria Wien.
Aris
Jeggo joined Greek club Aris on 16 August 2020. During this time, he shared accommodations with Celtic’s Luis Palma.
Eupen
On 4 February 2022, Jeggo agreed to a contract lasting one and a half years with the Belgian club Eupen.
Hibernian
In January 2023, Jeggo committed to an 18-month contract with Scottish team Hibernian. He made his first appearance the following day in a 0–3 loss to their rivals Hearts during the Scottish Cup.
Melbourne City
Jeggo returned to Australia in January 2024, signing with Melbourne City.
International career
Jeggo received a call-up to the Australia Olympic football team on 7 March 2011 for an Asian Olympic Qualifier match against Iraq.
Following his emergence as a crucial defensive midfielder for Sturm Graz in the 2016–17 season, Jeggo earned selection to the senior Australia squad for World Cup qualifying matches versus Saudi Arabia and Japan in October 2016.
His senior international debut came on 20 November 2018 at ANZ Stadium, where he entered as a substitute during a 3–0 friendly victory over Lebanon.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VTC Football | 2011 | Victorian Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melbourne Victory | 2011–12 | A-League | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adelaide United | 2014–15 | A-League | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–16 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 43 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sturm Graz II | 2015–16 | Austrian Regional League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SK Sturm Graz | 2015–16 | Austrian Football Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–18 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 61 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Austria Wien | 2018–19 | Austrian Bundesliga | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–20 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 48 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 55 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aris | 2020–21 | Super League Greece | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | (1) | 0 | (35) | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–22 | 15 | 3 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 45 | 7 | 3 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eupen | 2021–22 | Belgian Pro League | 9 | 1 | 10 | - | 2022–23 | 14 | 1 | 15 | - | Total | 23 | 2 | 25 | - | Hibernian | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 16 | 1 | 17 | - | 2023–24 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 28 | - | Total | 36 | 4 | 5 | 45 | - | Career total | 299 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 351 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International
| National team | Year | Appearances | Goals |
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| Australia | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | |
Honours
Adelaide United
- FFA Cup: 2014
Sturm Graz
- Austrian Cup: 2017–18
Individual