ISL: Odisha FC ropes in Aussie defender Jacob Tratt

Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced that the club has secured the services of Australian centre-back Jacob Tratt ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).The defender penned down a one-year deal with the Bhubaneswar-based side on Friday.26-year-old Tratt is a very talented defender who can play both as a right-back and centre-back. After his youth career at Sydney FC, he has been consistently playing in the Australian A-League and has represented Sydney FC, Sydney United, Wellington Phoenix, Sutherland Sharks and Perth Glory.Welcoming the defender to OFC, Head Coach Stuart Baxter said: "We are pleased to secure Jacob's signature. He is a physically strong player with good functional technique who can develop further. His attributes shall add to our defensive line and bolster our squad depth."After joining the club, Jacob Tratt said: "I am excited and grateful for this opportunity at Odisha FC. Looking forward to work with Coach Stuart Baxter in contributing to the success of the club in the upcoming season ahead."
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