Izaack Jacob Powell (born 12 February 2002) is an Australian professional footballer who played as a left back for Brisbane Roar.
Powell was part of the 2018-19 Y-League championship winning Brisbane Roar Youth team. He started and played the full 90 minutes as the Young Roar beat Western Sydney Wanderers Youth 3âÂÂ1 in the 2019 Y-League Grand Final on 1 February 2019.
Powell made his professional debut for Brisbane Roar in a 2âÂÂ1 win against Sydney FC on 8 February 2019 at the age of 16 years, 11 months and 28 days. In doing so he became the youngest player to play for the club. On 4 March 2019 after 2 senior A-League appearances, Powell signed a one-year scholarship deal with Brisbane Roar.
In June 2021, Powell was diagnosed with leukemia and he revealed it four months later. His contract with Brisbane Roar had expired at the end of the 2020âÂÂ21 A-League season, but the club will offer him a new contract when he is ready to return.
On 2 October 2019, Powell was selected in the Joeys squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He started in all of the Joeys' Group B games, providing an assist for Noah Botic's goal in their 2âÂÂ1 loss to Ecuador. He started in their Round of 16 clash with France on 7 November 2019, losing 4âÂÂ0 and being eliminated from the competition.
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