Introduction
Jacob Pepper (born 8 May 1992 in Newcastle, Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Brisbane Roar in the A-League. He has previously played for the Newcastle Jets and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Career
Newcastle Jets
On 18 December 2010, Pepper made his senior debut in a 4–0 loss to Wellington Phoenix. On 14 February 2012 it was announced he had signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle Jets. Pepper has since cemented his spot in the starting XI with a string of impressive performances towards the backend of the 2011–12 season. This included a brace of goals in a 3–1 win away against a star-studded Melbourne Victory side, and a deserved call-up to the youth international scene.
Western Sydney Wanderers
On 9 June 2015, he was signed by the Western Sydney Wanderers on a 1-year contract.
On 29 June 2016, Pepper was released by the Wanderers.
Brisbane Roar
In July 2016, Pepper joined Brisbane Roar. Pepper made his Brisbane Roar debut in Roar's Round 1 clash against Melbourne Victory, coming on for Thomas Broich in the 74th minute. The game ended 1-1, after a 96th minute Brisbane equaliser.
International career
On 7 March 2011 he was selected to represent the Australia Olympic football team in an Asian Olympic Qualifier match against Iraq.