Jackson Irvine was born in Melbourne on 7 March 1993 (age 33), and came through Celtic’s system as an Australian central midfielder with more promise than certainty attached. Celtic was the starting point rather than the making of his senior career, but it remains the first significant marker in a path that took shape elsewhere.
He left Celtic in July 2015 for Ross County, a sensible move for a player needing regular senior football rather than another season on the edge. From there he went to Burton Albion, where his 2016-17 league season was his most productive: 10 goals in 42 appearances from midfield. Hull City and Hibernian followed, before he established himself more fully at St Pauli.
Irvine is now with Cerezo Osaka, wearing squad number 36, and remains a regular first-team presence in 2026-27, with nine J1 League appearances. He has also stayed involved with Australia, adding four World Cup appearances and 14 in Asian World Cup qualifying, with three goals in those qualifiers.
His career has moved well beyond its Celtic beginning: Ross County gave him the next step, Burton brought his best scoring return, and his later years have kept him active at club and international level.
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