Bailey Brandtman

Bailey Brandtman (born 28 June 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Central Coast Mariners.

Club career
Brandtman begun his football career playing his youth football in the youth teams of National Premier Leagues Queensland club Moreton Bay United.

Central Coast Mariners
In 2021, Brandtman was scouted and signed by the Central Coast Mariners to join their academy set up. Brandtman played mostly for the Mariners U20s team in his first few seasons at the club, including playing in the 2022 NSW League One U20s Grand Final. Brandtman broke through into the NPL first grade side at the back-end of the 2023 NPL season, and is considered one of the leading players for the team for the 2024 season.

Brandtman received a scholarship contract from the club to be part of their first team squad for the 2023-24 A-League season. Brandtman made his A-League debut on 27 January 2024, in a home victory over Brisbane Roar. Brandtman was part of the Mariners' 2023-24 premiership and 2023-24 AFC Cup winning season, his first season in professional football.

International career
Brandtman was named in Australia's U20 squad for the 2023 Marbella Week of Football Tournament in Spain, scoring twice in Australia's three games as they went through the tournament undefeated.

Honours
Central Coast Mariners
 * A-League Men Premiership: 2023-24
 * AFC Cup: 2023-24