George Brown (footballer, born 1999)

George Peter Brown (born 4 June 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Liga 1 club Persebaya Surabaya.[1]

George Brown
Personal information
Full name George Peter Brown
Date of birth (1999-06-04) 4 June 1999
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Persebaya Surabaya
Number 16
Youth career
Hutton
Brentwood Athletic
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Ashland Eagles 57 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Persebaya Surabaya 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:56, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Growing up, Brown played youth football for Hutton and Brentwood Athletic.[2] In 2017, he enrolled at Ashland University in the United States and played college football for five seasons.[3]

In December 2022, Brown signed a two-year deal with Liga 1 side Persebaya Surabaya.[4] On 18 January 2023, he made his professional debut as a substitute in a 5–0 win over Persita.[5]

International career

In September 2023, Brown earned his first call-up to the Indonesia U23 squad for the 2022 Asian Games.[6][7]

Personal life

Brown was born in England to an English father and Indonesian mother.[8] His brother is fellow footballer Jack Brown.[4] He attended Brentwood School in Essex growing up.[3]

References
  1. "George Brown Profile". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. "George Brown". issuu.com. 1 December 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. "George Brown - 2021". goashlandeagles.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  4. "Biodata dan Agama George Brown: Pemain Keturunan yang Direkrut Persebaya". sportstars.id (in Indonesian). 4 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  5. "PERSITA VS. PERSEBAYA SURABAYA 0 - 5". soccerway.com. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  6. "Bek Persebaya George Brown Bakal Absen 32 Hari untuk Misi ke Tiongkok". harian.disway.id (in Indonesian). 6 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  7. "Profil George Brown, Darah London di Timnas U-24 Asian Games" (in Indonesian). 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  8. "Profil George Brown, Pemain Keturunan Inggris-Indonesia yang Resmi Gabung Persebaya Surabaya". bolatimes.com (in Indonesian). 3 December 2022. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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