Julian Schwarzer
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Julian Schwarzer Garcia | ||
Date of birth | (1999-10-26) 26 October 1999 (age 24) | ||
Place of birth | Harrogate, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
2016–2018 | Fulham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Pipinsried | 0 | (0) |
2019 | Harlow Town | ||
2019 | Slough Town | 0 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Chipstead | ||
2020 | Harrow Borough | ||
2020 | Basingstoke Town | 14 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
2022 | → Kingstonian (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Azkals Development Team | 10 | (0) |
2023 | Kuching City | 5 | (0) |
2023–2024 | Arema | 26 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2022– | Philippines | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 December 2022 |
Julian Schwarzer Garcia (born 26 October 1999) is a professional footballer who most recently played as a goalkeeper for Liga 1 club Arema. Born in England, he represents the Philippines at international level.
Personal life
Schwarzer was born in Harrogate, England.[1] His father, Mark Schwarzer, is a renowned goalkeeper of Australia who made more than 500 Premier League appearances and played at two FIFA World Cups, while his mother, Paloma García, migrated with her family from the Philippines to Australia. Paloma is the daughter of Arturo García, a former footballer who played for De La Salle University. She is also the grandniece of Albert M.G. García, a former Filipino international footballer in the 1960s.
Club career
Fulham
In 2016, Schwarzer signed a two-year scholarship deal with Fulham and joined the U18 squad. In his first season with the U18 team, he failed to make a single appearance. He made his debut for Fulham U18 the next season in a 2–2 draw against Norwich City U18.[2]
In February 2018, Schwarzer was called-up to the first team as the third goalkeeper in their match against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Championship.[3]
Schwarzer was released in the summer of 2018 after failing to secure a new contract.[4]
Germany
A couple of months later, Schwarzer went overseas and joined Regionalliga Bayern club Pipinsried.[5][6][7]
Returned to train with Fulham
After as short stint in Germany, Schwarzer returned to England to train with Fulham FC U23s.
In October 2019, Schwarzer joined Isthmian League club Chipstead.[8] He made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Tooting & Mitcham United in the Alan Turvey Trophy.[9]
In August 2020, Schwarzer signed a short-term deal with Isthmian League club Basingstoke Town.[10]
Return to Fulham
Schwarzer re-signed for Fulham as a backup goalkeeper for the U23 squad, sitting on the bench for several of their league matches.
In March 2022, Schwarzer was sent out on loan to Kingstonian until the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]
In May 2022, Schwarzer was once again, released by the club.[12]
Azkals Development Team
Schwarzer joined Philippines Football League club Azkals Development Team. He made his debut for ADT in a 0–1 defeat against Kaya F.C.–Iloilo.[13][14]
Kuching City
On 11 January 2023, Schwarzer signed for Super League club Kuching for 2023–24 season.[15]
Arema FC
On 20 July 2023, Schwarzer signed for Liga 1 club Arema for 2023–24 season.[16]
International career
Schwarzer was eligible to represent several teams at international level due to his parents’ heritage and his country of birth.[citation needed]
Schwarzer was considered for playing for the Philippines in the U23 national team for the 2019 and 2021 Southeast Asian Games,[17] but was unable to secure a Philippine passport. He made his debut for the Philippines national team in a 4–1 friendly win against Timor Leste in Indonesia,coming on as a second-half substitute.[18]
References
- ^ Thomas, Josh (August 19, 2021). "'Not tall enough' - Mark Schwarzer's son Julian set for Asian move after European snub". Sporting News. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Fulham U18 vs. Norwich City U18 - 25 November 2017". Soccerway. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ O'Donovan, Ryan (February 19, 2018). "Marcus Bettinelli: Fulham has always been a club that produces great goalkeepers". My London. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ O'Donovan, Ryan (June 12, 2018). "Fulham release six including son of club legend and Wales international". football.london. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Tögel, Ralf (August 27, 2018). "Torwart-Juwel Schwarzer wechselt zu Pipinsried" (in German). sueddeutsche.de. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Pipinsried holt Torwart Schwarzer aus Fulham" (in German). kicker.de. August 28, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Thomas, Josh (August 31, 2018). "Mark Schwarzer's son Julian signs for German club". Goal.com. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Julian Schwarzer - Chipstead FC (Surrey)". Chipstead F.C. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Match Overview: Chipstead 1 – 1 Tooting & Mitcham United". Chipstead F.C. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Whitney, Steve (August 29, 2020). "Brownlie Brings In Several New Signings". Pitching In via Southern Football League. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Goalkeeper updates - Kingstonian FC". Kingstonian F.C. March 4, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Player Departures - Fulham FC". Fulham F.C. May 23, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (August 8, 2022). "ADT's Julian Schwarzer ready to step out of dad Mark's giant shadow". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ Olivares, Rick (August 8, 2022). "Kaya-Iloilo stuns Azkals Development Team in PFL opener". PhilStar Global. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ https://twitter.com/OfficialKCFC/status/1613084751006699520?lang=en
- ^ "Arema FC Resmikan Julian Schwarzer". Arema F.C. July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ "Aussie legend Mark Schwarzer says his son is eyeing spot in PHL U23". Cebu Sports. August 19, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Match Report of Philippines vs Timor-Leste". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
External links
- Julian Schwarzer at Soccerway
- Julian Schwarzer at WorldFootball.net