James Bayliss (born 16 August 2000) is an Australian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Marconi Stallions.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 16 August 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Marconi Stallions | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
Central Coast Mariners | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2023 | CCM Academy | 50 | (6) |
2022–2023 | Central Coast Mariners | 13 | (0) |
2024– | Marconi Stallions | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 January 2022 |
Club career
editCentral Coast Mariners
editBayliss' professional career begun with the Central Coast Mariners, having originally joined the academy in 2019.
In 2022, Bayliss was part of the Mariners' premiership and promotion winning team in the NSW League One competition (the second tier of the National Premier Leagues NSW system).[2] However, the team lost the Grand Final 2-1 after extra time to St George City.[3]
Bayliss made his A-League debut in 2022.[4] Bayliss was part of the first team squads for the Mariners in the 2021-22 season as well as the Championship winning 2022-23 season, departing shortly afterwards.[citation needed] Bayliss made 13 appearances in the A-League for the club.
Marconi Stallions
editFollowing his departure from the Central Coast Mariners, Bayliss signed with Marconi Stallions for the 2024 NPL NSW season.[5]
Personal life
editBayliss was raised in Darwin, Northern Territory, and has a younger brother, Lachlan Bayliss, who is also a professional footballer.[6][7] Like his brother, Lachlan had stints at youth level with Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners before making his professional breakthrough with the latter.[8]
References
edit- ^ Bayliss, James (June 2023). "CV season 22–23: James Bayliss". LinkedIn. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Academy Men's First Grade and U20s claim League One premiership and Club Championship". Central Coast Mariners FC. 8 August 2022.
- ^ "St George City crowned 2022 League One champions". footballnsw.com.au. 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Mariners Academy: NPL Men's squads get off to perfect start - Central Coast Mariners". 9 March 2021.
- ^ "James Bayliss signs with the Stallions!". Marconi Stallions. 6 February 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Hislop, Jack (18 January 2017). "FFNT juniors make mark at Newcastle Jets". NT News. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Lachie Bayliss enjoying his Mariners experience". National Premier Leagues NSW. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Newcastle Jets sign Lachlan Bayliss and Daniel Stynes". Newcastle Jets FC. 27 June 2023.
External links
edit- James Bayliss at Soccerway