Brisbane Roar FC is pleased to announce the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Max Court on a three-year contract, securing one of the most promising young attacking talents in Australian football.
Court joins the Roar from APIA Leichhardt FC in NPL NSW, where he made history as the youngest player to appear in the Australian Championship, taking the field at just 16 years and 9 months of age.
Court is already a proven performer at youth international level, as a current CommBank Joeys squad member. He scored twice against Iraq in the qualifier that sealed Australia’s place at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup and then found the net again in the Joeys’ 4-0 win over India in their opening match of the tournament proper.
Court featured heavily in this campaign that saw Australia qualify for its first U17 World Cup since 2019. He also scored in back-to-back matches against U-19 opposition on the PacificAusSports Football Tour in January and has senior cup experience with APIA Leichhardt in the Hahn Australia Cup.
The length of the commitment reflects the Club’s belief in Court’s ceiling, with a three-year deal giving the young midfielder the runway to develop within a full-time professional environment.
Speaking on signing for the club, Court said, “Signing for Brisbane Roar is a huge moment for me and my family, The clubs record of giving young players real opportunities was a big part of my decision, and I can’t wait to get to work and earn my chance in the first team.”
Sporting Director James Gow said, “Max has been a player we set out to bring to Brisbane from the very start, so it’s pleasing to get it over the line. It’s been a worthwhile process to bring a player who possesses unique skillsets and a determined mentality.
“We are really excited to see Max wear the orange jersey and look forward to him taking the next step in his career with us.”
Court’s arrival continues the Roar’s commitment to identifying and developing the best young footballers in both Queensland and the country, adding to a squad that has consistently given first-team opportunities to emerging Australian talent.
Court will officially join the club at the completion of the 2026 New South Wales NPL seasonfrom September.
