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Mitchell Gregory Reginald Austin (born 3 April 1991) is an Australian semi-professional soccer player who plays as a winger for North West Counties League Division One North side Daisy Hill.
Key Information
Born in England to an Australian father, Austin began his senior career at Stalybridge Celtic in 2010. Three years later, he joined Cambridge United and, after loans to Lincoln City, Brackley Town and Southport in 2014, Austin moved to Australian side Central Coast Mariners in 2015. He remained in Australia for four more years, playing at Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC. In 2019 Austin moved to Scotland, playing one year for Partick Thistle.
Early life
[edit]Mitch Austin was born in Rochdale, Greater Manchester on 3 April 1991. He has a twin sister named Brittany. His father is the Australian rugby league, and rugby union footballer Greg Austin.[5][6] He left England at the age of eight when his father retired from playing professional rugby and moved the family back to Australia.[citation needed]
Club career
[edit]Youth football
[edit]Austin was a Manly United junior in Sydney, Australia. He was spotted by the scouts of Rotherham United in 2009 whilst on a tour of the UK with Manly United and was offered a scholarship with the youth academy.
Stalybridge Celtic
[edit]In 2010, he joined Conference North team Stalybridge Celtic.[7]
Cambridge United
[edit]After making 71 league appearances, in 2013, he joined Conference team Cambridge United.[8]
In 2014, he was loaned to Lincoln City to get more first team opportunities.[9] But Cambridge soon recalled Austin, and declined Lincoln’s request for an extension to the loan. Though weeks later he signed for Brackley Town again on loan. On 31 January 2014, his loan was extended till March.[10]
On 13 September 2014, he made his professional debut for Cambridge United against Dagenham and Redbridge.[11]
In May 2015, Cambridge United announced, that Austin was one out of 12 players, who would leave the club in the summer 2015 expressing his wish to return to Australia.[12]
Central Coast Mariners
[edit]On 1 June 2015, Central Coast Mariners announced that they had signed Austin to a two-year contract.[13] After making 23 appearances in the first year of his contract, Austin asked to terminate his second year and was released by Central Coast Mariners.[14]
Melbourne Victory
[edit]On 17 June 2016, Melbourne Victory confirmed the signing of Austin as a straight swap for winger Connor Pain.[15]
He made an outstanding start to his Victory career, earning Man of the Match honours in the club's pre-season friendly win over Juventus at the MCG.
Austin suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training in November 2017, ruling him out for several months.[16]
On 1 February 2018, Austin was selected to represent Melbourne Victory in the E-League's inaugural season, alongside Mouad Zwed, becoming one of a handful of professional football players to compete in e-sports as well.[17]
Partick Thistle
[edit]Austin signed with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle in July 2019 on a one-year deal.[18] Austin chose kit number 77 for the 2019–20 season.[19] On 11 January 2020, Austin made his first team debut after suffering an injury in July 2019.[20] Austin only made two appearances for Partick Thistle before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin left Thistle in March 2020 during the pandemic to return home to his family in Australia.[21]
Since his departure from Thistle, Austin has been in a state of free agency for more than five years due to an injury necessitating two cartilage transplants, during which time he has awaited suitable donors for the surgical procedures.[22]
Daisy Hill
[edit]In 2025 Austin returned to football, joining semi-professional non-league club Daisy Hill who play in the North West Counties League Division One North.[23]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 6 February 2019
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stalybridge Celtic | 2010–11 | Conference North | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||
| 2012–13 | 37 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 11 | ||
| Total | 69 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 13 | ||
| Cambridge United | 2013–14 | Conference Premier | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Football League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference Premier | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brackley Town (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference North | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Total | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||
| Southport (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 2015–16 | A-League | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
| Melbourne Victory | 2016–17 | A-League | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Total | 24 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 | ||
| Newcastle Jets | 2018–19 | A-League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sydney FC | 2018–19 | A-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle | 2019–20 | Scottish Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 156 | 21 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 192 | 25 | ||
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Football League Retained List". The Football League. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Mitch Austin". melbournevictory.com.au. Melbourne Victory FC. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- ^ "Mitch Austin". Central Coast Mariners FC. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ Windley, Matt (8 July 2016). "Mitch Austin will play his first game for Melbourne Victory against Juventus at the MCG". Herald Sun. News Corp. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ^ Prichard, Greg. "Austin's inherited powers a big plus for the Mariners". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Smithies, Tom (9 October 2015). "A-League: Central Coast Mariners signing Mitch Austin excited by opportunity". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Mitchell Austin". Stalybridge Celtic. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Wing wizard of Aus joins Cambridge United". Cambridge News. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Lincoln sign Delano Sam-Yorke and Mitch Austin from Cambridge". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Transfer Deadline Day: Crewe's Audel loaned to Lincoln". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Dagenham and Redbridge vs Cambridge United". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Cambridge United announce mass clearout: Luke Chadwick, Tom Elliott and more among those leaving". Cambridge News. cambridge-news.co.uk. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ "Mariners sign Mitch Austin". Football Federation Australia. 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Mariners lose star winger". Football Federation Australia. 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Mitch Austin joins Melbourne Victory, who send Connor Pain to Central Coast". Sydney Morning Herald. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Mitch Austin suffers season-ending injury". FourFourTwo. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Victory locks in E-League team". Melbourne Victory. 1 February 2018.
- ^ "SIGNING NEWS: Mitch Austin signs one-year deal". Ptfc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Mitch Austin | Partick Thistle FC". Archived from the original on 28 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ^ "Shankland treble as Utd go 17 clear". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Mitch Austin leaves the Club". Ptfc.co.uk.
- ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day".
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLzrTUpNiO9/
- ^ "DONALDSON AT THE DOUBLE FOR CAMBRIDGE IN FA TROPHY FINAL". FA. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
External links
[edit]- Mitch Austin at Soccerway
Mitch Austin
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Early life and youth career
Early life
Mitchell Gregory Austin was born on 3 April 1991 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.[9] He is the son of Greg Austin, an Australian former professional rugby league and rugby union player who competed in the 1980s and 1990s, and an English mother.[10][11] Austin has a twin sister named Brittany.[12] At the age of eight, Austin's family relocated from England to Sydney, Australia, following his father's roots and career opportunities, which fostered his dual Anglo-Australian cultural identity.[13] Growing up in Sydney, Austin was inspired by his father's athletic achievements to pursue sports from a young age, developing a passion for physical activities that would later channel into football.[11] This early exposure to competitive sports in an Australian environment laid the foundation for his involvement in organized youth training.[13]Youth career
Following his family's relocation to Sydney, Australia, Mitch Austin joined the youth ranks of Manly United, a prominent club in the New South Wales youth football system, where he honed his skills as an attacking player in local competitions.[14][15] In 2009, at the age of 18, Austin was spotted by Rotherham United scouts during a tour in the United Kingdom and was offered a youth scholarship, prompting his move to England to further his development.[16][17] There, he trained intensively and played in the club's youth and reserve teams, including matches against the reserve sides of Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Leeds United, which exposed him to higher levels of competition.[18] During his two-year apprenticeship at Rotherham, which he completed in 2010, Austin primarily developed as a pacey left-sided winger, focusing on improving his technical abilities and physical conditioning to suit the demands of English football.[13][19] This period marked his transition toward a professional pathway, culminating in his release from the club and determination to continue pursuing a full-time career in the sport.[19]Club career
Stalybridge Celtic
In October 2010, at the age of 19, Mitch Austin signed his first senior professional contract with Stalybridge Celtic, having progressed through the youth system at Rotherham United.[17][16] Over the subsequent three seasons (2010–2013), Austin featured in 69 competitive matches for the club in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, contributing 10 goals as a versatile winger primarily deployed on the left flank.[20] His pacy style and eye for goal made him a regular contributor in the team's midfield.[17] In his debut 2010–11 campaign, Austin made his first-team bow in January 2011 during an FA Trophy tie against Guiseley, quickly establishing himself with energetic runs and defensive work rate that aided Stalybridge's push in the league.[21] By the end of his tenure, his consistent performances across the non-league pyramid had attracted attention from higher divisions, underscoring his development as a dynamic attacking option.[20]Cambridge United
In May 2013, Mitch Austin signed a two-year deal with Cambridge United, moving from non-league side Stalybridge Celtic on a free transfer.[20] The 22-year-old winger, who had impressed with over 70 appearances and 10 goals for Stalybridge, aimed to contribute to the club's promotion ambitions in the Conference Premier.[20] Austin's opportunities in the first team were limited, as he made just 9 appearances without scoring across the 2013–15 period, including 8 in the Conference Premier and his professional debut in League Two following Cambridge's promotion via the play-offs.[9] To build experience, he was sent on three loan spells in 2014: to Lincoln City in January, where he featured in 6 matches; to Brackley Town later that year, recording 9 appearances and 2 goals; and to Southport in October, with 8 outings.[2] These moves came amid Cambridge's successful campaign, during which Austin contributed to the squad's depth. Cambridge United won the 2013–14 FA Trophy, defeating Gosport Borough 4–0 in the final at Wembley Stadium, with Austin named as an unused substitute in the matchday squad.[22] His role underscored the team's collective effort in securing the club's first major trophy since 1970.[22]Central Coast Mariners
After struggling with loan spells during his time in English football, Mitch Austin returned to Australia by signing with the Central Coast Mariners in June 2015 on a two-year contract.[14][15] The 24-year-old left-footed winger joined from Cambridge United, bringing his experience from various lower-tier English clubs, and was praised for his imposing 6-foot frame, incredible pace, and athletic ability, which were seen as ideal for providing width and crossing from the left flank.[14][15] Coach Tony Walmsley highlighted Austin's potential to contribute goals and shine in the A-League under the league's evolving model.[15] In his debut 2015–16 season, Austin established himself as a key attacking option for the Mariners, making 23 appearances and scoring 5 goals while providing 2 assists, primarily operating as a winger.[23][24] His speed and direct running style quickly endeared him to fans, adding dynamism to the team's front third despite the Mariners' overall struggles in the league.[14] These performances were sufficient to trigger the second year of his contract, as he met the required 23 Hyundai A-League appearances.[25] However, in June 2016, Austin requested and was granted a release from the remaining year of his deal to pursue other opportunities, leaving the club without compensation due to the absence of inter-club transfer fee policies at the time.[25][23] Mariners executive vice chairman Peter Storrie expressed disappointment over the situation, noting it exemplified the challenges smaller clubs faced in retaining developed talent.[25]Melbourne Victory
In June 2016, Mitch Austin transferred to Melbourne Victory from Central Coast Mariners in a player exchange deal, with Victory's winger Connor Pain moving to the Mariners as compensation due to the A-League's prohibition on transfer fees.[26] Austin signed a two-year contract, bringing his pace and attacking flair to a club aiming to build on its recent successes.[27] He quickly integrated, earning Man of the Match in a pre-season friendly against Juventus.[28] Over the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons, Austin made 24 appearances for Victory across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing assists that supported the team's offensive efforts.[29] In his debut season, he contributed to Victory's strong campaign, where the team finished second in the A-League regular season with a record of 15 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, advancing to the semi-finals before elimination.[30] His speed on the wing added depth to Victory's attack, helping push for titles amid a competitive league landscape.[31] Austin's time at Victory was cut short by a severe injury in November 2017, when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session at Gosch's Paddock.[32] Scans confirmed the ACL tear, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2017–18 season and requiring surgery followed by an extensive rehabilitation process.[33] Prior to the injury, he had featured in five matches that season, including scoring a late equalizer against Adelaide United. The setback not only ended his immediate contributions to Victory's premiership-winning campaign but also marked a significant turning point in his professional trajectory, limiting his playing time and influencing subsequent career decisions.[32]Newcastle Jets
After being released by Melbourne Victory, Mitch Austin joined Newcastle Jets on a one-year contract in September 2018, following a successful trial period with the club.[34][35] This move came as Austin continued his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he had suffered during training with Victory in November 2017, which had sidelined him for much of the previous season.[32] Austin's time at Newcastle proved brief and challenging, marked by persistent fitness struggles that limited his involvement.[36] In the 2018–19 A-League season, he made just five substitute appearances, accumulating 73 minutes on the pitch and recording no goals, though he provided one assist in limited action. His debut came in Round 1 against Wellington Phoenix on 21 October 2018, but subsequent outings were similarly sporadic, reflecting ongoing rehabilitation efforts and a diminished role in the squad.[37] By January 2019, with over four months remaining on his deal, Austin's contract was terminated by mutual consent, enabling him to seek greater playing opportunities elsewhere.[36] Jets coach Ernie Merrick acknowledged Austin's progress in training but noted that the winger required more match minutes to fully regain form, wishing him well in his future endeavors.[36] This early exit underscored the impact of his injury recovery on his return to competitive A-League football.[33]Sydney FC
In January 2019, Mitch Austin signed a short-term contract with Sydney FC until the end of the 2018–19 A-League season, transferring from rivals Newcastle Jets on the final day of the transfer window.[38][39] The move followed a challenging period at Newcastle, where Austin had struggled for consistent form after recovering from prior injuries.[40] Sydney FC head coach Steve Corica highlighted Austin's pace and versatility as key attributes to bolster the team's attacking options and challenge defenders.[38][41] However, Austin's tenure proved unsuccessful, as he featured in just four matches across all competitions—two in the A-League totaling 62 minutes and two substitute appearances in the AFC Champions League for 39 minutes—without scoring or providing assists.[9][3] Austin made no significant contributions during his time at the club, and his contract expired at the conclusion of the season in June 2019, leading to his departure as a free agent.[42][43]Partick Thistle
In July 2019, Austin signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle, marking his return to professional football in Europe after stints in the A-League.[16] The 28-year-old Australian winger, who had previously played for Sydney FC, joined the Jags under manager Gary Caldwell, expressing excitement about the new challenge abroad.[16] During the 2019–20 season, Austin made just two appearances for Partick Thistle across all competitions, totaling 48 minutes on the pitch with no goals or assists recorded.[44] His debut came as a substitute in a Scottish Championship match against Dundee United on 11 January 2020, where he played 28 minutes in a 1–4 defeat, followed by a 20-minute cameo in the Scottish Challenge Cup against Raith Rovers on 14 February 2020, ending in a 1–2 loss.[44] These limited outings were hampered by the season's disruptions, as the COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of Scottish football on 13 March 2020, curtailing further opportunities. On 21 March 2020, Partick Thistle announced an agreement allowing Austin to depart the club and return to his family in Australia amid the escalating pandemic, effectively ending his contract early.[45] This move stalled his professional career, transitioning him away from full-time playing as global lockdowns persisted.[45]Injury hiatus
Following his departure from Partick Thistle in March 2020, Austin became a free agent and returned to Australia to join his family, a move compounded by the emerging COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted global football operations and limited opportunities for unattached players.[45] Austin's hiatus was dominated by persistent knee complications arising from an initial ACL tear sustained earlier in his career at Melbourne Victory, which led to further damage requiring two cartilage transplants using donors from deceased individuals.[6] These procedures, which he personally funded at a cost of AUS$100,000, involved prolonged waits for compatible matches and marked a significant escalation in his injury struggles.[6] A car accident in 2023, while Austin was rehabilitating and approaching full fitness, derailed his progress by causing additional setbacks to the knee, as the incident was triggered by another driver's error.[6] Throughout the five-year period, Austin endured multiple surgeries and intensive rehabilitation efforts, primarily based in Australia, without any club affiliation or competitive play, as his medical needs took precedence over professional commitments.[6] The extended downtime prompted a gradual shift in Austin's perspective, leading him to consider avenues outside of elite football as he navigated uncertainty and focused on personal recovery.[6]Daisy Hill
In 2025, Mitch Austin returned to competitive football after recovering from injury, signing with semi-professional club Daisy Hill of the North West Counties League Division One North.[46] The club announced his addition in July 2025 via a player sponsorship deal with Hubb Coffee for the 2025/26 season, listing him as an attacker.[47] Austin made his debut for Daisy Hill in July 2025, with the announcement shared through social media, and initially featured as a winger in pre-season and early competitive appearances.[48] His motivations for the move centered on enjoying the game for personal fulfillment rather than professional advancement, while maintaining balance with his expanding media and content creation endeavors.[46] As of November 2025, Austin continues to play for Daisy Hill, contributing to the team in the ongoing North West Counties League Division One North campaign.[46]Media career
Content creation
During a period of prolonged injuries that sidelined him from professional football around 2020, Mitch Austin began developing his digital content creation career by producing videos on TikTok and YouTube, where he recreated key moments from his playing career both in real life and within EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) gameplay simulations.[6] This creative outlet allowed him to engage fans through entertaining challenges, vlogs documenting his daily life as a footballer, and detailed recreations of matches and goals from his professional tenure.[6][49] Austin's channels experienced significant growth, reaching 192,000 subscribers on YouTube by November 2025 and 47,000 followers on Instagram, with content primarily centered on football-themed videos that blend his athletic expertise with gaming elements.[49][50] His TikTok presence, under the handle @mitchaustin10, has amassed millions of likes through short-form clips that highlight humorous takes on football scenarios and virtual career modes mirroring his real-world journey.[51] This expansion reflects a strategic pivot from on-field play to online storytelling, amassing over 1 million followers across platforms.[52] Key milestones in Austin's content journey include his relocation to the United Kingdom in 2024 to better target a global audience, enabling more live streaming and international collaborations.[6][50] He achieved Twitch Partner status, allowing for enhanced monetization through subscriptions and donations during streams focused on EA FC challenges and football discussions.[53] On the business front, Austin manages professional enquiries via Digital Sports Management, generating revenue primarily from ad views, sponsorships with brands like Puma, and partnerships with clubs such as Borussia Dortmund.[53][6] This model has transformed his injury-enforced hiatus into a sustainable media venture, emphasizing authentic football insights for a diverse online community. Following his return to semi-professional football with Daisy Hill in July 2025, Austin has continued producing content, including videos as recent as November 2025.[52][49]Esports involvement
In 2023, Austin transitioned into esports as a commentator and analyst for FC Esports, joining the broadcast team for the E-League, Australia's premier professional EA FC competition.[54] He returned for the 2024 season, providing expert commentary alongside other analysts to cover matches and playoffs streamed on Twitch and FOX Sports.[55] Austin also serves as a part-time consultant for Digital Sports Management, focusing on gaming and esports initiatives.[52] In 2024, he produced content for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, including videos that blend football insights with gaming elements.[7] His key activities in esports include Twitch streaming sessions dedicated to EA FC gameplay and strategies, as well as event coverage where he applies his professional football background to dissect virtual matches and tactics. These efforts have established Austin as a prominent voice bridging real-world soccer and competitive gaming, with his roles active on a part-time basis as of 2024.[55]Career statistics and honours
Career statistics
Mitch Austin's professional career spans various leagues, including the English non-league Northern Premier League and Conference National, the Australian A-League, the Scottish Championship, and lower-tier non-league competitions. His statistics reflect contributions across these levels, with a focus on senior appearances and goals in league and cup matches.[43][3] The following table summarizes his aggregate club statistics:| Club | League/Division | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalybridge Celtic | Northern Premier League | 40 | 9 |
| Cambridge United | Conference National | 9 | 0 |
| Central Coast Mariners | A-League | 23 | 5 |
| Melbourne Victory | A-League | 24 | 4 |
| Newcastle Jets | A-League | 5 | 0 |
| Sydney FC | A-League | 2 | 0 |
| Partick Thistle | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 |
| Daisy Hill | North West Counties League | Ongoing | Ongoing |