Quick Facts
Biography
Jesse David Makarounas (Greek: Τσέση Δαβίδ Μακαρούνας; born 18 April 1994) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who plays as a midfielder for Adelaide United in the A-League.
Born in Darwin, Makarounas played youth football at the WA NTC and AIS Football Program before making his professional debut for Perth Glory !Perth Glory in 2012. In 2013, he moved to Melbourne Victory !Melbourne Victory, where he played until 2016.
Makarounas made numerous appearances for the Australia under-17 and Australia under-20 sides.
Early life
Makarounas was born in Darwin to a Greek father and an Italian mother.
Club career
Perth Glory
On 29 April 2011, Makarounas signed for Perth Glory having previously played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the National Youth League. Jesse made his professional debut, and debut for Perth Glory on 24 March 2012, coming on as a half-time substitute for Steven McGarry, in 4–2 home win against Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne Victory
In January 2013 Makarounas signed with rival club Melbourne Victory.
Makarounas was released by Melbourne Victory on 28 May 2016.
Adelaide United
On 11 July 2016, Adelaide United announced that they had signed Makarounas on a one-year contract.
Career statistics
- As of 11 October 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Asia | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Perth Glory | 2011–12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Melbourne Victory | 2012–13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 3 | |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 54 | 3 | |
| Adelaide United | 2016–17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career total | 41 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 60 | 4 | |
Honours
Club
- Melbourne Victory
- A-League Premiership: 2014–15
- FFA Cup: 2015
