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Josh Hope (soccer)
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Joshua Hope (born 7 January 1998) is an Australian former professional footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Green Gully SC in NPL Victoria.[4]
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Club career
On 5 February 2015, Hope became the first Tasmanian in 23 years to receive an Australian Institute of Sport football scholarship; Hope turned down an NPL Victoria 1 contract with Melbourne Victory to accept the offer from the FFA Centre of Excellence.[5]
In July 2016, Hope made his unofficial senior debut for Melbourne Victory as a substitute in their International Champions Cup match against Juventus FC[6]
On 9 August 2017, Hope made his professional debut against Brisbane Roar in the FFA Cup as an 80th minute substitute for James Troisi.[7] On 19 September 2017, he signed a professional contract with Melbourne Victory,[8] and made his league debut in a Big Blue, replacing Leroy George in the 65th minute against Sydney FC on 7 October 2017.
On 2 November 2020, Hope announced that he was stepping away from professional football due to online abuse.[9]
In 2022, Hope returned to playing football in the National Premier Leagues Victoria for Green Gully SC. Making his official debut in Green Gully SC's Round 1 3–2 win against the Oakleigh Cannons FC in which he scored in the 43rd minute and was substituted off in the 74th minute being replaced by Ethan Brooks.[10]
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International career
On the 6 September 2015, Hope was selected as captain for the U-17 Joeys pre World Cup tour of France[11] and was later a member of their FIFA U-17 World Cup squad in Chile.[12]
On 2 September 2016, Hope was selected as part of a 23-man Young Socceroos squad for the 2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship in Vietnam.[13]
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Honours
Club
- Melbourne Victory
International
- Australia U20
References
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