Jacob Dowse

Jacob Dowse is an Australian retired professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Newcastle Jets.

Youth career Jacob played for the Newcastle Jets FC Youth in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW, before he was eventually released due to numerous knee injuries.

Broadmeadow Magic Following his release from the Newcastle Jets, he was contacted by close friend Jeremy Wilson to play for Broadmeadow Magic FC. He impressed enough in the youth ranks to earn his first team debut at the age of 16. Dowse

Perth Glory Dowse was offered a trial at Perth by his former coach at Broadmeadow Magic, Ruben Zadkovich who was then head coach of Perth Glory. The trial was successful and he signed a scholarship contract with the club.

In September 2022, Dowse signed a scholarship deal with Perth Glory. He made his A-League Men debut against Central Coast Mariners on 23 October 2022 coming off the bench in a 2–1 win. Dowse made his first and only start for Perth on 6 January 2023 against the Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 57 minutes as a striker before being substituted. Dowse left Perth Glory at the conclusion of the 2022–23 A-League season, having contributed 5 assists across his 17 appearances.

Newcastle Jets In May 2023, Dowse returned to his youth club Newcastle Jets, signing a two-year contract. Dowse made his Jets debut on 14 August 2023 in the First Round of the Australia Cup against Melbourne Victory FC, being substituted in at the start of extra time as the Jets were knocked out 3-2 after extra time. In May 2025, He left the club at the conclusion of his contract.

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