Jesse Makarounas

Jesse David Makarounas (Greek: Τσέση Δαβίδ Μακαρούνας; born 18 April 1994) is an Australian player who last played as a midfielder for Adelaide Unitd in the A-League.

Born in Darwin, Makarounas played youth football at the WA NTC and AIS Football Program before making his professional debut for Perth Glory in 2012. In 2013, he moved to Melbourne Victory, where he played until 2016.

Makarounas made numerous appearances for the Australia under-17 and Australia under-20 sides.

Early life
Makarounas was born in Darwin to a Greek father and an Italian mother.

Perth Glory
On 29 April 2011, Makarounas signed for Perth Glory having previously played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the National Youth League. Jesse made his professional debut, and debut for Perth Glory on 24 March 2012, coming on as a half-time substitute for Steven McGarry, in 4–2 home win against Melborune Victory.

Melbourne Victory
In January 2013 Makarounas signed with rival club Melbourne Victory.

Makarounas was released by Melbourne Victory on 28 May 2016.

Adelaide United
On 11 July 2016, Adelaide United announced that they had signed Makarounas on a one-year contract. Makarounas scored his first A-League goal in Adelaide's first game of the 2016–17 A-League, capitalising on a defensive error to score the equaliser in a draw with Newcastle Jets. However, by the end of 2017, Makarounas had lost his position in the Adelaide side, featuring only once between December 2016 and March 2017. Makarounas departed Adelaide at the end of the 2016–17 season.

Honours

 * A-League Premiership: 2014–15
 * FFA Cup: 2015
 * FFA Cup: 2015