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Brandon Anthony Austin (born January 8, 1999) is a professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
Key Information
Born in England, he made an appearance for the United States under-18 national team, but has most recently been called up for the England under-21 national team.[3]
Club career
[edit]Tottenham Hotspur
[edit]After playing with Watford and Chelsea as a young child, Austin joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2007. In his first main year with the club he was limited to five appearances with the under-18 team. The following year he made 16 appearances, more than any other under-18 goalkeeper at the club during the 2016–17 season. In the same season he also made two appearances for the under-23 in the Premier League 2 and a further appearance in the 2016–17 UEFA Youth League.[4]
After travelling with the Spurs first-team during the team's 2017 preseason tour of the United States,[5][6] he made the permanent step up to under-23 level for the 2017–18 season.[4] During the season he made two appearances during the 2017–18 EFL Trophy against EFL clubs Luton Town and AFC Wimbledon and was a key part of the team's run to the 2017–18 UEFA Youth League quarter-finals before being eliminated by Monaco on penalties.[4]
During the 2019–20 season, Austin travelled with the first-team as the emergency third goalkeeper for a few weeks. He was named as a first-team substitute for the first time on 19 October 2019 for Spurs' Premier League match against Watford as a backup to Paulo Gazzaniga following an injury to Hugo Lloris and ahead of fellow academy team-mate Alfie Whiteman.[7][8] He signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Spurs in December 2019.[9]
In total, Austin made 78 appearances in the Tottenham youth system, recording 12 clean sheets and captaining the club's under-19 side during the 2018–19 UEFA Youth League.[10]
Loan to Viborg FF
[edit]Austin spent the second half of the 2019–20 season on loan to Danish second-tier side Viborg FF,[11] appearing in 14 games and recording one clean sheet.[2]
Loan to Orlando City
[edit]On 22 January 2021, Austin was loaned to MLS side Orlando City SC ahead of the 2021 season for six months with an option to extend the loan another six months.[2] Having been an unused substitute in the first seven games of the season, Austin made his club debut on 19 June in a league game against Toronto FC in place of regular starter Pedro Gallese who was away on international duty at the 2021 Copa América. Orlando won the game 3–2.[12] He kept his first clean sheet in the following match, a 5–0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.[13] He played all five games during Gallese's absence, keeping one clean sheet and conceding eight goals.[14] With Gallese out injured, Austin was a substitute on July 30 behind Mason Stajduhar who was making his debut more than five years after signing with the club.[15] The following day it was announced Austin had returned to Tottenham following the conclusion of his initial six-month loan contract.[16]
Return to Spurs
[edit]On 28 May 2024, Austin signed a new long-term contract.[17] On 4 January 2025, after nine years at the club, Austin made his first team debut for Tottenham, starting against Newcastle United in the Premier League, which ended in a 2–1 defeat with Austin being awarded man of the match.[18][19][20]
International career
[edit]Austin is eligible to represent England, the United States, and the US Virgin Islands.[4] In April 2017, he made his debut for the United States under-18 against Slovakia in the Slovakia Cup.[21] In the same year he was named as the England under-19 standby goalkeeper for that summer's European championships.[4] He earned his first call-up to the England under-21 team in October 2019.[22][23]
Personal life
[edit]Austin was born in Hemel Hempstead and attended Cavendish School.[22] Austin's father is former England international basketball player Neville Austin,[24] an integral part of the 1996–97 BBL winning London Towers team.[25][26]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played January 30, 2025[14]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 2017–18 | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2018–19 | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25[27] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26[28] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Viborg FF (loan) | 2019–20 | Danish 1st Division | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Orlando City (loan) | 2021 | MLS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honors
[edit]Tottenham Hotspur
References
[edit]- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Orlando City SC Acquires American Goalkeeper Brandon Austin". Orlando City SC. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Brandon Austin Profile, Statistics, & Latest News". Tottenham Hotspur. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "The continued improvement of young Spurs goalkeeper Brandon Austin". superhotspur. 26 October 2018.
- ^ "U.S. U-18 Brandon Austin relishing chance at preseason with Tottenham first team". SBI Soccer. 26 July 2017.
- ^ George-Miller, Dustin (19 July 2017). "Tottenham release traveling squad for International Champions Cup in USA". Cartilage Free Captain.
- ^ Gold, Alasdair (19 October 2019). "Who is Brandon Austin? Everything you need to know about the keeper on the bench". Football.London.
- ^ "Spurs v Watford, 2019/20 | Premier League". Premier League.
- ^ "New contract for Austin". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 10 December 2019.
- ^ Poe, Julia. "Orlando City acquires goalkeeper Brandon Austin on loan from Tottenham". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ "Viborg loan for Austin". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Toronto vs Orlando 06-19-2021 | MLSsoccer.com". MLSsoccer.
- ^ "Orlando vs San Jose 06-22-2021 | MLSsoccer.com". MLSsoccer.
- ^ a b "Brandon Austin – Soccerway profile". Soccerway.
- ^ "ORLvsATL 07-30-2021". MLSsoccer.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Brandon Austin Returns to Tottenham Hotspur". orlandocitysc.com. 31 July 2021.
- ^ "New Contract for Austin". Tottenham Hotspur FC. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Tottenham vs Newcastle result: Pressure piles on Postecoglou after another Spurs defeat". The Telegraph. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Austin assigned Legacy Number". 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Austin man of the match". Tottenham Hotspur FC. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "U.S. U-18 Brandon Austin relishing chance at preseason with Tottenham first team". SBI Soccer. 26 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Brandon Austin Profile". Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
- ^ "Aidy Boothroyd picks his MU21s squad to play Slovenia and Austria this month". The Football Association.
- ^ "Neville Austin". Dave Owen Basketball.
- ^ "Towers powered into final by Austin". The Independent. 23 October 2011.
- ^ "Towers' strength in defence keeps grip on trophy". The Times. 3 March 1997.
- ^ "Games played by Brandon Austin in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Brandon Austin in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Tottenham vs Man Utd | UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Final". UEFA. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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Early life and education
Family background
Brandon Austin was born on 8 January 1999 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.[1] His father, Neville Austin, is a former professional basketball player who represented England internationally and played college basketball at the University of Georgia.[4][5][6] Growing up in a family with a strong athletic tradition, Austin was exposed to sports from an early age, particularly basketball, as evidenced by his participation on his school team—influenced directly by his father's career in the sport.[5] Austin holds dual English and American nationality.[5]Schooling
Brandon Austin attended the Cavendish School in Hemel Hempstead, England, where he completed his secondary education.[2] At the school, he engaged in extracurricular activities beyond football, including playing on the basketball team, which won the district championship.[2] This involvement in basketball was supported by his family, with his father, Neville Austin, having been a professional basketball player for England.[2]Club career
Youth career at Tottenham Hotspur
Brandon Austin joined Tottenham Hotspur's academy after spending time in Chelsea's youth system, having been encouraged by his family to pursue football from a young age.[2][7] He made his debut for the Under-18s in September 2015 against Reading, marking the start of his progression as a promising goalkeeper within the club's youth ranks.[2][8] During the 2015/16 season, Austin featured in five Under-18 matches and served as a bench option on several occasions, building experience in competitive youth fixtures.[2] Austin advanced through the youth levels, becoming a regular in the Under-18 Premier League during 2016/17 with 13 starts, alongside appearances in the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League.[2] By the 2017/18 season, he transitioned to the Under-23s, making 12 appearances in Premier League 2 and starting seven of eight UEFA Youth League games for the Under-19s.[2] In total, he accumulated 78 competitive appearances across Tottenham's youth teams, including the U18s and U23s, while recording 12 clean sheets that highlighted his development in shot-stopping and distribution.[9][10] His performances earned recognition within the academy, including captaining six of eight UEFA Youth League matches in 2018/19 and contributing to youth squad successes such as winning the IMG Cup in December 2016 with the Under-18s.[2] In December 2019, Austin signed a new professional contract with Tottenham, extending his stay until summer 2022 and affirming the club's faith in his potential.[11]Loan to Viborg FF
In January 2020, Brandon Austin joined Danish 1st Division club Viborg FF on a loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the 2019–20 season, marking his first senior professional experience abroad.[12] This move provided Austin, who had progressed through Tottenham's youth system, an opportunity to adapt to competitive men's football in a foreign league.[2] During his spell at Viborg, Austin established himself as the starting goalkeeper, making 14 appearances across the league and promotion playoffs, totaling 1,260 minutes played.[10] He recorded one clean sheet and contributed to Viborg's strong finish, as the team secured second place in the regular season before advancing through the promotion group.[13] Notable performances included a key role in a 1–1 draw against FC Fredericia in late May 2020, one of the first matches following the COVID-19 lockdown, where Austin's distribution and command of the defense helped maintain a solid backline.[14] Austin's adaptation to the physical and tactical demands of the Danish second tier was evident in his vocal leadership and shot-stopping, aiding Viborg's promotion to the Superliga via the playoffs against AC Horsens.[15] Upon the loan's conclusion in June 2020, he returned to Tottenham without a permanent transfer, having gained valuable senior exposure.[2]Loan to Orlando City
In January 2021, Tottenham Hotspur loaned goalkeeper Brandon Austin to Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer for an initial six-month period, with an option to extend for another six months, pending international transfer clearance.[9][16] The move provided Austin, then 22 years old, with an opportunity to gain further senior professional experience in a different league environment, building on his prior loan stint at Danish club Viborg FF in 2020.[17] Austin arrived in Orlando in late January and trained with the squad during the preseason, integrating into a team led by head coach Oscar Pareja, where he served as a backup to primary goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.[9] He noted that the club staff and players made him feel welcome from the outset, helping him adapt to the MLS's fast-paced, physical style of play characterized by high pressing and wide-open attacking soccer.[18] Austin remained an unused substitute for Orlando's first seven MLS matches of the 2021 season before making his debut on June 19, 2021, against Toronto FC at Exploria Stadium.[19] Over the next three weeks, he started five consecutive games as Gallese recovered from an injury, totaling 450 minutes played.[20] His appearances included:| Date | Opponent | Result | Clean Sheet | Saves | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2021 | Toronto FC | 3–2 W | No | 2 | 2 |
| June 22, 2021 | San Jose Earthquakes | 5–0 W | Yes | 1 | 0 |
| June 25, 2021 | Inter Miami CF | 2–1 W | No | 2 | 1 |
| July 3, 2021 | New York Red Bulls | 1–2 L | No | 2 | 2 |
| July 7, 2021 | Chicago Fire FC | 1–3 L | No | 1 | 3 |
Senior career and debut with Tottenham Hotspur
Upon returning from his loan spell at Orlando City in the summer of 2021, Brandon Austin integrated into Tottenham Hotspur's first-team training environment, becoming a regular member of the senior squad.[2][21] His prior loan experiences had equipped him with the necessary preparation for senior-level demands. Over the following seasons, Austin served as a backup option, appearing on the matchday squad numerous times without starting, including 17 bench appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 season.[22] In recognition of his development and loyalty, Austin signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham on May 28, 2024, extending his stay at the club until 2029.[22][3] This deal solidified his position within the first-team setup as the third-choice goalkeeper behind Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster.[1] Austin's breakthrough came amid injuries to the primary goalkeepers, leading to his Premier League debut on January 4, 2025, starting in a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle United.[23][24] Despite the defeat, his performance earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting his composure with several key saves.[24] Following this milestone, he made his European debut on January 23, 2025, in a 3-2 UEFA Europa League victory over TSG Hoffenheim, and started again on January 30, 2025, in a 3-0 Europa League win against IF Elfsborg.[25][26] These outings marked his assignment of squad number 40 for the 2024-25 season.[27] Austin made a fourth competitive appearance on October 29, 2025, starting in a 0-2 Carabao Cup fourth-round loss to Newcastle United at St James' Park.[28]International career
United States youth teams
Austin's eligibility for the United States youth national teams stemmed from family ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands through his father, granting him U.S. citizenship alongside his English nationality and potential eligibility for the U.S. Virgin Islands.[29][23] He made his debut for the U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team in April 2017 during the Slovakia Cup, where he was named to the roster as one of three goalkeepers.[30][29] The tournament featured friendlies against European youth sides, with the U.S. team advancing to the final after topping their group with one win and two draws, before losing 3-1 to Russia.[29] During 2017 and 2018, Austin's involvement with U.S. youth squads remained limited to this initial call-up and participation in the Slovakia Cup, marking his early international experience before he shifted affiliations to England youth teams.[29][31]England youth teams
Brandon Austin, born in Hemel Hempstead, England, was eligible to represent the country of his birth at the youth international level, in addition to his prior affiliations with United States youth teams through family heritage.[1] His development within Tottenham Hotspur's academy, an English club, facilitated this transition, positioning him as a prospect for the England setup.[2] Following his experience with the United States youth sides, Austin received his initial invitations to England youth activities during the 2017/18 season, participating in a couple of international training camps with the under-19 team.[2] This included a pre-Euro preparation camp in Spain in April 2018, where he was named in the squad alongside other Tottenham prospects.[32] These non-competitive sessions marked his entry into the English youth pathway, emphasizing skill development and integration. Austin earned his first call-up to the England under-21 squad in October 2019 for UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Slovenia and Austria, serving as backup goalkeeper without making an appearance.[33] He retained his place for the November 2019 matches versus Albania and the Netherlands, again remaining on the bench.[34] Further opportunities came in 2020, with selections for the October qualifiers against Andorra and Turkey, and the November fixture versus Albania, where he continued in a reserve role across all four outings.[35] In total, Austin was part of four England U21 squads but recorded no competitive or non-competitive appearances.[36] These call-ups highlighted Austin's potential as an emerging talent within England's youth ranks, providing valuable exposure to higher-level training and match environments despite limited playing time. He has not yet earned a senior international cap, with his youth involvement underscoring a developmental pathway tied to his English roots and club progression.[36]Career statistics and honours
Club career statistics
Brandon Austin has accumulated 100 appearances across his club career up to November 18, 2025, conceding 176 goals while keeping 15 clean sheets.[10] His statistics are detailed in the following table, aggregated by club and including breakdowns by primary competition where applicable:| Club | Competition(s) | Appearances | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur Youth | Various (U18, U23, Youth League, EFL Trophy, etc.) | 78 | 141 | 12 |
| Viborg FF (loan) | Danish 1st Division | 14 | 23 | 1 |
| Orlando City (loan) | MLS | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| Tottenham Hotspur (senior) | Premier League, UEFA Europa League | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Career Total | 100 | 176 | 15 |
Individual
- TNT Sports Player of the Match: Awarded for his performance in Tottenham Hotspur's 2–1 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United on 4 January 2025, marking his senior debut.[24]
Club
Youth
- South Korea Cup: Winner with Tottenham Hotspur youth in 2014.[2]
- IMG Cup: Winner with Tottenham Hotspur U18s in December 2016.[2]
International
Youth
- Slovakia Cup: Runner-up with United States U18s in 2017, including a 4–3 penalty shootout victory over the hosts in the semi-final where Austin made a crucial save.[37]