List of Brisbane Roar FC records and statistics
Brisbane Roar Football Club is an Australian professional association football club based in Milton, Brisbane. The club was formed in 1957 as Hollandia-Inala before it was renamed to Brisbane Lions in 1977, and then Queensland Lions in 2005.[2] Brisbane Roar became the first Queensland member admitted into the A-League in 2005.

The list encompasses the honours won by Brisbane Roar and national friendly level, records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section itemises the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions. It also records notable achievements by Brisbane Roar players on the international stage, and the highest transfer fees paid and received by the club.
Brisbane Roar have won five top-flight titles. The club's record appearance maker is Matt McKay, who made 303 appearances between 2005 and 2019. Besart Berisha is Brisbane Roar's record goalscorer, scoring 50 goals in total.
All figures are correct as of 15 April 2022
Honours and achievements
NSL and A-League
- National Soccer League (until 2004) and A-League Premiership
- National Soccer League (until 2004) and A-League Championship
Player records
Appearances
- Most league appearances: Matt McKay, 272[3]
- Most FFA Cup appearances: Jamie Young, 6[4]
- Most Asian appearances: Thomas Broich, 14[5]
- Youngest first-team player: Jordan Courtney-Perkins, 16 years, 274 days (against Sydney FC, A-League, 7 August 2019)[6]
- Oldest first-team player: Massimo Maccarone, 38 years, 226 days (against Melbourne City, A-League Finals, 20 April 2018)[6]
- Most consecutive appearances: Erik Paartalu, 85 (from 8 August 2010 to 12 January 2013)[7]
Most appearances
Competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored. Players in bold are currently playing for Brisbane Roar
# | Name | Years | Leaguea | National Cupb | Asia | Other | Total |
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1 | ![]() |
2005–2011 2013–2019 |
272 (26) | 18 (0) | 12 (0) | 1 (0) | 303 (26) |
2 | ![]() |
1977–1988 | 252 (11) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 252 (11) |
3 | ![]() |
2011– | 209 (3) | 8 (0) | 15 (0) | 0 (0) | 232 (3) |
4 | ![]() |
2010–2017 | 181 (21) | 4 (0) | 18 (1) | 0 (0) | 203 (22) |
5 | ![]() |
2005–2013 | 162 (3) | 15 (1) | 5 (0) | 1 (0) | 183 (4) |
6 | ![]() |
2009 2009–2016 2018–2019 |
168 (45) | 3 (1) | 6 (0) | 0 (0) | 177 (46) |
7 | ![]() |
2010–2018 | 159 (0) | 2 (0) | 9 (0) | 0 (0) | 170 (0) |
8 | ![]() |
1977–1988 | 163 (8) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 163 (8) |
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2014– | 144 (0) | 6 (0) | 13 (0) | 0 (0) | 163 (0) | |
10 | ![]() |
1977–1986 | 155 (14) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 155 (14) |
- a. Includes the National Soccer League and A-League Men.
- b. Includes the Pre-Season Challenge Cup and FFA Cup
- c. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Oceania Club Championship qualification.
Goalscorers
- Most goals in a season: Besart Berisha, 23 goals (in the 2011–12 season)
- Most league goals in a season: Besart Berisha, 21 goals in the A-League, 2011–12)
- Most goals in a match: 4 goals (against Adelaide United, A-League, 28 October 2011)
- Youngest goalscorer: Tommy Oar, 17 years, 18 days (against Wellington Phoenix, A-League, 28 December 2008)
- Oldest goalscorer: Massimo Maccarone, 38 years, 156 days (against Melbourne Victory, A-League, 9 February 2018)
Top goalscorers
Competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made.
# | Name | Years | Leaguea | National Cupb | Asia | Otherc | Total |
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1 | ![]() |
2011–2014 | 48 (76) | 0 (0) | 2 (7) | 0 (0) | 50 (83) |
2 | ![]() |
2009 2009–2016 2018–2019 |
45 (168) | 1 (3) | 0 (6) | 0 (0) | 46 (177) |
3 | ![]() |
2015–2017 | 40 (53) | 0 (2) | 3 (6) | 0 (0) | 43 (61) |
4 | ![]() |
2008–2010 | 25 (50) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 27 (53) |
5 | ![]() |
2005–2011 2013–2019 |
26 (272) | 0 (18) | 0 (12) | 0 (1) | 26 (303) |
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2005 2006–2008 2008–2010 |
24 (92) | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 26 (98) | |
7 | ![]() |
2007–2013 | 24 (125) | 0 (0) | 1 (6) | 0 (7) | 25 (138) |
8 | ![]() |
1980–1986 | 23 (91) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 23 (91) |
9 | ![]() |
2010–2017 | 21 (181) | 0 (4) | 1 (18) | 0 (0) | 22 (203) |
10 | ![]() |
1979–1982 | 21 (80) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 21 (80) |
- a. Includes the National Soccer League and A-League Men.
- b. Includes the Pre-Season Challenge Cup and FFA Cup
- c. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Oceania Club Championship qualification.
Awards
- A-League Golden Boot
Alex Brosque – 2005–06
Besart Berisha – 2011–12
Jamie Maclaren – 2016–17
- A-League Coach of the Year
Ange Postecoglou – 2010–11
Mike Mulvey – 2013–14
- A-League Goalkeeper of the Year
Michael Theoklitos – 2010–11
Jamie Young – 2017–18
- A-League Young Footballer of the Year
Tommy Oar – 2009–10
Jamie Maclaren – 2015–16
Jamie Maclaren – 2016–17
- A-League Goal of the Year
Erik Paartalu – 2010–11
Éric Bauthéac – 2018–19
- Johnny Warren Medal
Thomas Broich – 2011–12
Thomas Broich – 2013–14
- Joe Marston Medal
Thomas Broich – 2014
International
This section refers to caps won while a Brisbane Roar player.
- First capped player: Colin Bennett, for Australia against Israel on 12 February 1977.
Managerial records
- First full-time manager: Rado Vidošić managed Brisbane Roar from 1 January 2005 to 30 June 2005.
- Longest-serving manager: John Aloisi – 3 years, 216 days (26 May 2015 to 28 December 2018)
- Shortest tenure as manager: Rado Vidošić – 1 day (14 October 2009 to 15 October 2009)
- Highest win percentage: Mike Mulvey, 50.00%
- Lowest win percentage: Darren Davies (caretaker), 16.67%
Club records
Firsts
- First match: Adelaide City 0–0 Brisbane Lions, National Soccer League, 3 April 1977
- First FFA Cup match: Stirling Lions 0–4 Brisbane Roar, Round of 32, 19 August 2014
- First Asian match: Brisbane Roar 0–2 FC Tokyo, Group Stage, 6 March 2012
- First match at Perry Park: Adelaide City 0–0 Brisbane Lions, National Soccer League, 3 April 1977
- First match at Lions Stadium: Brisbane Lions 1–2 South Melbourne, National Soccer League, 16 March 1980
- First match at Suncorp Stadium: Queensland Roar 2–0 New Zealand Knights
Record wins
- Record league win: 7–1 against Adelaide United, A-League, 28 October 2011
- Record FFA Cup win: 2–0 against Sydney FC, Round of 32, 7 August 2019
- Record Asian win: 6–0 against Global, preliminary round 2, 31 January 2017
Record defeats
- Record league defeat: 0–5 against Melbourne Victory, A-League, 15 January 2019
- Record FFA Cup defeat: 1–5 against Melbourne Victory, Round of 32, 9 August 2017
- Record Asian defeat: 0–6 against Ulsan Hyundai, Group Stage, 21 February 2017
Record consecutive results
Brisbane Roar hold the record for the longest unbeaten sequence in the top flight, with 36.[8]
- Record consecutive wins: 5[7]
- from 26 January 2011 to 19 February 2011
- from 13 March 2011 to 28 October 2011
- Record consecutive defeats: 7, from 26 April 2017 to 22 October 2017[7]
- Record consecutive matches without a defeat: 36, from 18 September 2010 to 26 November 2011[7]
- Record consecutive matches without a win: 12, from 30 November 2018 to 2 February 2019[7]
- Record consecutive matches without conceding a goal: 4, from 5 November 2006 to 24 November 2006[7]
Points
- Most points in a season: 65 in 30 matches, A-League, 2010–11
- Fewest points in a season: 12 in 26 matches, National Soccer League, 1988
See also
References
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- "History". Brisbane Roar FC. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- "Brisbane Roar: All Players". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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- "Brisbane Roar Streaks". ALeagueStats.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- "Unbeatable Roar set new record". ABC News. 26 November 2011.