Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC announced the signing of Australian center-back Jacob Tratt on Friday (September 11) ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL). The 26-year-old defender has penned down a one-year deal.
After joining the club, Tratt expressed, “I am excited and grateful for this opportunity at Odisha FC. Looking forward to work with coach Stuart Baxter in contributing to the success of the club in the upcoming season ahead.”
Here's welcoming our newest defender from #DownUnder! 🇦🇺
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) September 11, 2020
P.S: And now we can safely tell you, #TrapItlikeTratt ⚡
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Welcoming the defender to OFC, Baxter said, “We are pleased to secure Jacob’s signature. He is a physically strong player with good functional technique who can develop further. His attributes shall add to our defensive line and bolster our squad depth.”
Tratt can play both as a right-back and centre-back. After his youth career at Sydney FC, he has been consistently playing in the Australian A-League and has represented Sydney FC, Sydney United, Wellington Phoenix, Sutherland Sharks and Perth Glory.
