Jamie Searle

Jamie Searle (born 25 November 2000) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and most recently played for club Eastbourne Borough. He was part of the New Zealand squad in the football competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics and made his senior debut in March 2022. Searle played senior football for his local side Melville United while still a teenager, earning an academy place at Aston Villa after a trial, before spells at Swansea City and Barnsley.

Early life Searle was born in 2000 in Whakatāne, and played for Whakatāne Town, Tauranga City and Cambridge FC in his early years. He completed his secondary education at St Peter's School in Cambridge, south-east of Hamilton.

Club career

Melville United and Aston Villa Searle began to play for the first team of Melville United during his time at school, making three appearances over three years. For the first half-year, either his father or his mother was living with him in Birmingham; during the COVID-19 pandemic he lived on his own.

Swansea City After his time at Aston Villa, Searle trialled for Blackpool, Sunderland and Swansea City; in July 2020, he signed a one-year contract with Swansea. He was released by Swansea City at the end of his contract on 30 June 2022.

Barnsley On 16 June 2022, Searle agreed to join League One club Barnsley on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Swansea City contract.

Forest Green Rovers

On 23 July 2023, Searle was announced at Forest Green Rovers.

Eastbourne Borough

On 20 June 2025, Searle signed for Eastbourne Borough as their new number one.

International career Searle was a member of the New Zealand Olympic football team at the Tokyo 2020 games but did not play in their run to the quarter-finals.