Jacob Muir

Jacob Muir
Personal information
Full name Jacob Muir
Date of birth (2002-05-03) 3 May 2002
Place of birth Perth, Australia
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Central defender
Team information
Current team
Avondale FC
Youth career
2015–2017 Sorrento FC
2018–2024 Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Perth Glory NPL 44 (0)
2021–2024 Perth Glory 33 (0)
2025 Monterey Bay 6 (0)
2026– Avondale FC 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 January 2026

Jacob Muir (born 3 May 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Avondale FC in NPL Victoria.[1]

Early life

Muir was born in Perth in 2002 and attended Carmel School.[2]

Club career

Muir played youth soccer for Sorrento FC and Perth Glory.[3]

Muir made his debut for Perth Glory in a FFA Cup match in Adelaide vs. Melbourne Victory on 24 November 2021.[4] In November 2024, he left the club, terminating his contract by mutual consent.[5]

In December 2024, Muir agreed to join USL Championship side Monterey Bay on a one-year deal with an option for an additional year.[6] His contract option was declined following the end of the 2025 season.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Introducing our NPL Men's squad for the 2026 season". Avondale FC Official Facebook. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
  2. ^ Desiatnik, Shane (16 February 2023). "Wonderful week for rising Jewish stars". The Australian Jewish News. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Youngster kicking goals on and off the field". Wanneroo Times. 4 February 2014. p. 5.
  4. ^ "FFA Cup report: Glory (3)1-1(4) Victory". Melbourne Victory. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  5. ^ Morgan, Gareth (28 November 2024). "Muir departs club by mutual consent". Perth Glory.
  6. ^ "Monterey Bay Adds Australian Defender Jacob Muir". Monterey Bay FC. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Monterey Bay Football Club Announces 2026 Roster Decisions". Monterey Bay FC. Retrieved 20 December 2025.