Tara Murray
Melbourne City’s Jordan Bos is living the dream.
At just 20, the former Point Cook resident has been called up for his first Socceroos squad and was in line for his debut this week.
While still eligible for the Australian under-23 team, Bos has shown Socceroos coach Graham Arnold enough to be given a chance at the next level.
“It’s the best feeling you can have,” Bos said. “It’s massive.
“I was hearing things [about a call up] and when I didn’t get a call up for the under-13 side I thought I had been completely binned or I was in the Socceroos.
“I’ve loved it so far, being around all the older boys.”
Bos started his soccer career with Hoppers Crossing, before making the move to the Point Cook Jets.
He said he doesn’t remember much of his times with the two clubs, but remembers loving soccer at a young age.
Bos’ family still lives in Point Cook and he said he hopes he can make the locals proud on the national stage.
Bos’ rise to the Socceroos has been quick, having only signed with Melbourne City in September 2021.
Now having played 31 A-League games, Bos has been happy with how he’s been playing at the top level.
“I’m very happy and I’m getting consistent minutes,” he said. “I’m playing well and it’s good as a young player to be getting my confidence up.”
Several of Bos’ City teammates are in the Socceroos squad with him, which he said was good.
He said making his debut for the Socceroos would be amazing.
“It would mean so much to my family, friends,” he said. “Seeing the boys at the world cup, it would be a massive honour to play alongside them and get a cap at a young age.”
Bos’ performances has seen Arnold liken him to Australia great Scott Chipperfield. Bos said that was pretty cool and but his hunt for highlights of Chipperfield had been unsuccessful so far.
Bos is hoping the Socceroos squad is the start of a big few years.
“The Olympics in 2024, I’m trying to be a part of that,” he said. “Hopefully I can help them get into the next round
“I want to work towards that or playing with the Socceroos, wherever they want me to play.
“I want to continue to play with the Socceroos and hopefully be part of the 2026 World Cup.
Bos said he was also keen to head overseas to play in Europe as soon as possible, keen to test his game on the bigger stage.
