James Robert Virgili (born 8 July 1992) is an Australian former professional soccer player who played for Newcastle Jets in the A-League.
Career On 4 January 2009, Virgili made his senior debut with Newcastle Jets as a substitute against Wellington Phoenix.Phoenix overcome spirited Jets This also made him the youngest player in A-League history to make his debut at 16 years and 180 days. Virgili broke into the first team in the 2012–13 Hyundai A-League season. He became a regular starter known for his high speed and his ability to get past players with his dribbling and ball control. This benefited teammates such as strikers Emile Heskey and Ryan Griffiths.
Virgili was given a trial at Scottish Club Celtic, it was revealed that Celtic were keeping tabs on the young Australian.
Virgili was released at the end of the 2014–15 season following a broken ankle sustained in training.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewcastle Jets2008–09A-League Men20–N/A 2009–1000– 2010–1180– 2011–1240– 2012–13250– 2013–14100– 2014–1580 1 0 Broadmeadow Magic2016National Premier Leagues Northern NSW1818 20172211 20181814 20191813 2020169 2021169 Lambton Jaffas FC2022National Premier Leagues Northern NSW189 183 83 N/A
References
External links Newcastle Jets profile AOC Youth Olympic Festival profile