Jing Reec


Jing Machar Reec is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory. Born a South Sudanese refugee in Egypt, he represents Australia at youth level.

Club career

Central Coast Mariners

Having played for the Central Coast Mariners Academy, Reec made his A-League debut in the Mariners' last regular season match of the 2020-21 season against Western United at home, coming off the bench and playing 19 minutes. This would be his only appearance for the club as on 9 August 2021, Central Coast Mariners confirmed that Reec had joined Danish Superliga club AGF.

AGF

He made his debut for AGF as a substitute in a win over Frem in the 2021–22 Danish Cup on 23 September 2021.

Loan to Central Coast Mariners

Reec re-joined Central Coast Mariners on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season. Reec scored his first senior goal for the Mariners in an F3 Derby, scoring the third and final goal in a 3–1 win at home against Newcastle Jets on 25 November 2023.
Reec was part of the Mariners' Championship, Premiership and AFC Cup winning 2023-24 season. Shortly after the conclusion of the season, the Mariners confirmed Reec would return to his parent club.

Melbourne Victory

On 3 July 2024, Reec joined A-League Men club Melbourne Victory on a permanent deal, signing a three-year contract with the club.

International career

Reec was selected in the Australian under-20 squad for the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.

Personal life

Reec is the eighth of ten children, with six older brothers, with Reec's mother raising Reec and all his siblings by herself after she and Reec's father divorced.

Honours

Central Coast Mariners