Jess Vanstrattan
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Jess Kedwell Vanstrattan (born 19 July 1982) is an Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper currently without a club.
, Vanstrattan started his career for Northern Spirit
in Sydney
, NSW.
and sent him to Verona
in co-ownership
deal (i.e. 50% registration rights) for €129K in 2001. At Verona, he was not a starter early on, spending time on loan at Carrarese Calcio
in 2003-04 season where he made his first team debut in Italy. In January 2004, he loan was ended in early termination. In June 2004, the co-ownership deal was terminated and Verona got full registration rights. On his return to Verona
he made eight appearances collected in 2004-05 and 2005-06 season before a brief loan spell at Ancona
in January 2007.
a month later. Vanstrattan played some pre-season games for the Old Lady, becoming the first Australian to turn out for the club. However, in early August 2007, the Lega Calcio ruled that the goalkeeper's contract at Juventus was illegal and was to be cancelled.
Officially under contract to Verona again, the two clubs agreed on a loan deal which saw the player return to Juventus on 21 August in time for the 2007-08 Serie A
season.
Vanstrattan started his first game for Juventus in Australia in a friendly match against local side Melbourne Victory
at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne
. He conceded one goal, from Melbourne's Carlos Hernández, en route to his team's 4–1 success.
In June 2008, Vanstrattan did not formed a contract with Juventus and released by both Verona and Juve.
in June.
On 3 August 2009 he succumbed to an ankle injury sustained while training in preparation for the first game of the 2009–10 A-League season.
to Turkish club Konyaspor
. The deal was officially confirmed by the Mariners on 19 July 2010. Unfortunately, weeks after signing with the club, Van Stratten suffered a second ACL rupture and missed the duration of the season.
On April 14, 2011 Vanstrattan was then released by the Mariners.
:
Club career
Born in Gosford, New South WalesGosford, New South Wales
Gosford is a city located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 76 km north of the Sydney central business district...
, Vanstrattan started his career for Northern Spirit
Northern Spirit FC
Northern Spirit Football Club was a football club based in North Sydney, Australia. Northern Spirit entered the National Soccer League in the 1998-99 season...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, NSW.
Verona
In summer 2001, he was signed by JuventusJuventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
and sent him to Verona
Hellas Verona F.C.
Hellas Verona Football Club is a professional Italian association football team, based in Verona, Veneto. The team's colours are yellow and blue and gialloblu is the team's most widely used nickname...
in co-ownership
Co-ownership (football)
Co-ownership is a system whereby two football clubs own the contract of a player jointly, although the player is only registered to play for one club...
deal (i.e. 50% registration rights) for €129K in 2001. At Verona, he was not a starter early on, spending time on loan at Carrarese Calcio
Carrarese Calcio
Carrarese Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Carrara, Tuscany. Carrarese currently plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione, having last been in Serie B in 1948. The team's colors are light blue and white.-History:...
in 2003-04 season where he made his first team debut in Italy. In January 2004, he loan was ended in early termination. In June 2004, the co-ownership deal was terminated and Verona got full registration rights. On his return to Verona
Verona
Verona ; German Bern, Dietrichsbern or Welschbern) is a city in the Veneto, northern Italy, with approx. 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of North-Eastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona...
he made eight appearances collected in 2004-05 and 2005-06 season before a brief loan spell at Ancona
A.C. Ancona
Associazione Calcio Ancona was a professional Italian football club, based in Ancona, Marche. It was founded in 1905 as Unione Sportiva Anconitana, changing its name to Ancona Calcio 1905 in 1981 and being refounded in 2004 with its last denomination....
in January 2007.
Juventus
He would be involved in a controversial transfer saga in the summer of 2007. After ending his contract with Verona (which was due expire in 2008), Jess returned home to Australia in June, citing personal reasons, only to sign for JuventusJuventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
a month later. Vanstrattan played some pre-season games for the Old Lady, becoming the first Australian to turn out for the club. However, in early August 2007, the Lega Calcio ruled that the goalkeeper's contract at Juventus was illegal and was to be cancelled.
Officially under contract to Verona again, the two clubs agreed on a loan deal which saw the player return to Juventus on 21 August in time for the 2007-08 Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
season.
Vanstrattan started his first game for Juventus in Australia in a friendly match against local side Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. He conceded one goal, from Melbourne's Carlos Hernández, en route to his team's 4–1 success.
In June 2008, Vanstrattan did not formed a contract with Juventus and released by both Verona and Juve.
Gold Coast United
On 7 October 2008, Vanstrattan became the first signing for Gold Coast United after being released by JuventusJuventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
in June.
On 3 August 2009 he succumbed to an ankle injury sustained while training in preparation for the first game of the 2009–10 A-League season.
Central Coast Mariners
On 19 July 2010, Vantstrattan was signed by the Central Coast Mariners after he wanted to move back home. Central Coast had recently lost first choice goal keeper Danny VukovicDanny Vukovic
Danny Vukovic is an Australian football player of Serbian decent. Who has recently signed a three year contract with the Perth Glory, an Australian-based A League franchise.-Club career:...
to Turkish club Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
. The deal was officially confirmed by the Mariners on 19 July 2010. Unfortunately, weeks after signing with the club, Van Stratten suffered a second ACL rupture and missed the duration of the season.
On April 14, 2011 Vanstrattan was then released by the Mariners.
Honours
With AustraliaAustralia national football (soccer) team
The Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
:
- FIFA U-17 World Championship: 19991999 FIFA U-17 World ChampionshipThe FIFA U-17 World Championship 1999 was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand between 10 November and 27 November 1999...
(Runners-Up)