Harrison Delbridge
FullnameHarrison Andrew Delbridge
Birth date15 March 1992 (age 34)
Birth placeSydney, Australia
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
PositionCentre-back
CurrentclubMelbourne City
Clubnumber2
Youthyears 12007–2010
Youthclubs 1CASL Chelsea FC
Collegeyears 12010–2013
College 1Appalachian State Mountaineers
Collegecaps 154
Collegegoals 19
Years 12013
Clubs 1Ventura County Fusion
Caps 17
Goals 11
Years 22014
Clubs 2Sacramento Republic
Caps 216
Goals 20
Years 32015
Clubs 3Portland Timbers 2
Caps 318
Goals 31
Years 42016–2017
Clubs 4FC Cincinnati
Caps 458
Goals 44
Years 52018–2020
Clubs 5Melbourne City
Caps 560
Goals 51
Years 62021–2025
Clubs 6Incheon United
Caps 6124
Goals 62
Years 72026–
Clubs 7Melbourne City
Caps 74
Goals 70
Club-update6 January 2026
Nationalyears 12022
Nationalteam 1Australia
Nationalcaps 11
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalteam-update07:00, 25 September 2022 (UTC)

Harrison Andrew Delbridge (born 15 March 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for A-League club Melbourne City and the Australia national team.

Club career

Youth and amateur

Delbridge played four years of college soccer at Division 1 Appalachian State University between the years of 2010 and 2013 playing 54 games, starting in 46 and captaining the team in his senior year. Over the course of his college career he scored 9 goals and had 1 assist and received the following recognitions: NSCAA Scholar All-America Team (2013) NSCAA All South Region Team (2013) NCCSIA University Division 1 All-State Team (2013) All-Conference Team (2013) Adidas Tournament All-Tournament (2012) Southern Conference All-Tournament (2011)

Carolina Railhawks

In 2012 Delbridge also played for Carolina Railhawks U23 going to the National playoffs. In 2013, he played with Ventura County Fusion in the USL PDL.[1]

Sacramento Republic

Delbridge signed his first professional contract in March 2014, joining USL Pro expansion club Sacramento Republic.[2] Delbridge made his professional debut in Sacramento's first ever game, a 1–1 draw against LA Galaxy II, and was selected to the USL team of the week for his performance. Under the guidance of head coach Preki and technical director Graham Smith, Sacramento went on to win the USL Championship in their inaugural year.

Portland Timbers 2

On 19 February 2015, Delbridge signed with United Soccer League club Portland Timbers 2.[3]

FC Cincinnati

Delbridge joined USL expansion side FC Cincinnati on 21 January 2016.[4] He was named to the USL All-League First Team at the end of the 2016 season, and then again at the end of the 2017 season.[5]

Melbourne City

On 28 November 2017 it was announced that Delbridge signed to A-League club Melbourne City on a three-year contract.[6] On 21 December 2019, Delbridge scored his first goal for the Melbourne City side with a commanding header against local rivals Melbourne Victory.[7] During the 2020 A-League Grand Final, held in Sydney, Delbridge scored a goal that would have put Melbourne City into the lead with their first ever goal in a grand final, however it was ruled out due to offside after VAR intervention.

Incheon United

On 27 January 2021 it was announced that Delbridge signed to K League 1 club Incheon United on a two-year contract.

Return to Melbourne City

In January 2026 it was announced that Delbridge had returned to his former club Melbourne City, signing a contract until the end of the 2025–26 A-League Men season.[8]

International career

On 14 September 2022, Delbridge earned his first call-up to the Australia national team.

On 25 September 2022, he made his international debut, being in the starting lineup in the 2–0 win over New Zealand.

Career statistics

Club

[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ventura County Fusion2013Premier Development League7000—70
Sacramento Republic2014USL16021—181
Portland Timbers 22015USL18110—191
FC Cincinnati2016USL30110—311
201730360—363
Total60470—674
Melbourne City2017–18A-League12000—120
2018–1924030—270
2019–2024150—291
Total60180—681
Incheon United2021K League 134100—341
202233000—330
20232501030290
202416120—181
2025K League 216020—180
Total124250301322
Career total2858231303119

Honours

ASEAN All-Stars

Individual

References

  1. ^ [1] Archived 7 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Sacramento Republic FC Harrison Delbridge » Sacramento Republic FC". www.sacrepublicfc.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ^ "T2 Signs Six Players for Inaugural USL Season - United Soccer League". Archived from the original on 20 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-20.
  4. ^ "FC Cincinnati Signs Six More Players | FC Cincinnati". Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
  5. ^ Kimura, Fumi (November 8, 2017). "Delbridge Earns Second Straight USL First Team Nod". FC Cincinnati. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "Melbourne City FC signs Australian defender Harrison Delbridge". Melbourne City. November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  7. ^ "A-Leagues". December 21, 2019.
  8. ^ "A familiar face returns to City". Melbourne City. 23 January 2026.
  9. ^ "H. Delbridge". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  10. ^ "2016 USL All-League Teams Unveiled". United Soccer League (USL). October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  11. ^ "2017 USL All-League Teams Unveiled". United Soccer League (USL). November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.