Brisbane Roar Appoints Youngest Manager in A-League History

Topic: A-League Women

Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at 10:01 am

Johnathan Clemente is the youngest manager in A-League history.

In short:

Johnathan Clemente is the new coach of Brisbane Roar A-League Women.

He is 27 years old, the youngest manager in A-League history.

Clemente was an assistant coach at Melbourne Victory.

Brisbane Roar made history by appointing the youngest manager.

Johnathan Clemente is 27 years old and the new Roar coach.

He joins Brisbane on a two-year deal from Melbourne Victory.

Clemente said he is honored to lead one of the most successful clubs.

The Central Coast Mariners women's team is in the A-League thanks to the Holman Barnes Group.

Clemente sees parallels between Brisbane Roar and his journey.

Despite his young age, Clemente has coaching experience.

He was the youngest head coach of a National Premier League side at 20.

Ten players were developed and signed to A-League squads under him.

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Clemente led the NPLW, Female Pathways, and Melbourne Victory Afghan Women's Team.

Brisbane Roar finished fourth on the ALW table last season.

Clemente will build on the great work and create consistency.

The team will be built around shared principles, not set structures.

Clemente wants fans to believe in the fluid football they'll see.

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The previous youngest managers were 29 years old.

The youngest manager of an ALM side was Des Buckingham at 31.

The Roar are not worried about Clemente's age.

Clemente has a clear idea of how he wants to play and train.

Despite his young age, he has experience in the A-League Women's space.

The ALW and ALM seasons will begin in mid-October.

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