Meet the Academy... Jake Brimmer
Australian midfielder Jake Brimmer is the latest focus of our Meet the Academy series, which seeks to shed further light on the aspiring talents developing their potential at the club's Kirkby youth base.
A recent recruit for the Reds, the boyhood Liverpool fan from Melbourne has been part of Neil Critchley's U18s outfit in 2014-15, working on an all-action approach that includes a sense for goalscoring situations.
In our exclusive Q&A below, Brimmer selects one word to describe the side he supports, shares his appreciation for Steven Gerrard and which player he considers most skilful at his level.
Date of birth
April 3, 1998
Place of birth
Melbourne, Australia
Position
Midfield
First team you played for?
Nunawading
When did you join Liverpool?
At U16 level
Who was your idol growing up?
Steven Gerrard
Who did you support growing up?
Liverpool
Favourite sport other than football?
Golf
Favourite subject at school?
Physical Education
If you were not a footballer, what job would you like to do?
PE teacher or coach
Favourite holiday destination?
Queensland
Which Liverpool player do you most admire?
Steven Gerrard
Who is the most skilful player at your level?
Conor Quigley
What has been the highlight of your Liverpool career so far?
Travelling to Malaysia
Describe Liverpool in one word...
Special
Ultimate dream in football?
To win the Champions League