Brisbane Roar have confirmed the departure of legendary defender Jack Hingert after more than a decade with the Isuzu UTE A-League club.
Hingert leaves the Roar following a history-making 14 years in Brisbane, where the 34-year-old became the team’s record appearance holder with 309 matches in all competitions while winning a pair of Championships.
Just the 13th player to reach 300 Isuzu UTE A-League games last season, the Sri Lanka international will be honoured by the Roar in a presentation at a home fixture in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Hingert was brought to Brisbane by Australian icon Ange Postecoglou in 2011 and won Championships in 2012 and 2014.
“Brisbane is my home, it’s been a huge, huge part of my life and my family’s life – I started my family here, I met my wife here,” Hingert said.
“I’ve lived in Brisbane now for longer than I’ve lived in Melbourne, I definitely feel like I’m a Brisbane boy and I always will be.
“Brisbane Roar is always going to be my club, regardless of my next opportunity and I’m always going to be a part of Brisbane Roar.
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“It’s been with a lot of pride and I’ve been grateful to be able to represent Brisbane and Queensland as a state, it’s not something I’ve taken lightly.
“Every time I step on the pitch I’ve always tried to do them proud and represent them to the best of my ability.
“To every coach, teammate, staff member, and especially to every fan who’s supported me through the highs and lows — thank you. Thank you for believing in me, for showing up, and for making Brisbane feel like home.”
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Hingert joins Keegan Jelacic (end of loan), Florin Berenguer, Louis Zabala, Adam Zimarino, Corey Brown, Rafael Struick and Asumah Abubakar in leaving Brisbane.
The Roar, however, have recruited Milorad Stajic, James McGarry (Aberdeen) and Hosine Bility so far.
Roar CEO Kaz Patafta added: “Jack has been an important leader and pillar of our club for well over a decade—his loyalty, leadership, and commitment both on and off the field will leave an incredible legacy.
“Jack represents the best of the Brisbane Roar and we are proud to have had him as part of our journey. Thank you Jack, for your extraordinary service and for being such a vital part of our history.”
