Jason van Blerk

Date of birth16 March 1968
Place of birthSydney
NationalityAustralian
Weight82 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionDefender/Midfielder

This tough-tackling Australian international, with 32 caps to his name, featured at left back, centre half and in midfield for Albion during the 2000-01 season. His performances were both vigorous and competitive and with Neil Clement behind him he found more time to venture forward in an attempt to create goal-scoring opportunities for his colleagues. Sidelined for a while with a hamstring problem, his competitive approach was admired by all and he was key member of the Baggies' squad. After he was released in the summer, Jason had a brief spell at Stockport County before joining Hull City. Prior to his move to Europe, Jason - whose father, Cliff, was also a Aussie international - played in Australia for Blacktown City and APIA Leichardt.

Jason joined Macclesfield Town in March 2004 on non-contract terms.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Sint Truiden
Go Ahead Eagles 08 Sep 1994
Millwall 08 Sep 1994 30 Jun 1997
Manchester City 09 Aug 1997 13 Mar 1998
West Bromwich Albion 13 Mar 1998 30 Jun 2001
Stockport County 10 Aug 2001 13 Nov 2001
Wrexham 10 Dec 2001 14 Dec 2001 T
Hull City 02 Jan 2002 30 Jun 2002
Shrewsbury Town 08 Aug 2002 30 Jun 2003
Altrincham 19 Sep 2003 19 Oct 2003
Colwyn Bay 24 Oct 2003 08 Dec 2003
Wollongong Wolves 08 Dec 2003 25 Mar 2004
Macclesfield Town 25 Mar 2004 09 May 2004
Mossley 01 Aug 2004 24 Dec 2004
Colwyn Bay 24 Dec 2004 31 Mar 2005
Runcorn FC Halton 31 Mar 2005

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Millwall FA Cup 1
1995-96 Millwall League Cup 3
1
1997-98 Manchester City League Cup
1
1998-99 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 2
1999-00 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 3
1
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 3
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 35
1
2
7
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 Play-Offs 2
2001-02 Hull City League Division 3 10
1
2
1
2001-02 Stockport County League Cup 1
2001-02 Stockport County League Division 1 13
2
1
2002-03 Shrewsbury Town FA Cup 2
1
1
2002-03 Shrewsbury Town LDV Vans Trophy 4
2002-03 Shrewsbury Town League Cup 1
1
2002-03 Shrewsbury Town League Division 3 17
6
1
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.