Background
Brattan was born in Hull, England but moved to Australia when he was six months old.
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Born in England, Brattan moved to Australia at a young age, playing youth football for Rochedale Rovers and Queensland Lions before making his professional debut for Brisbane Roar !Brisbane Roar. He spent several seasons with the Roar before leaving the club in 2015. Brattan appeared several times for the Australian under-20 side and has been called up to the squad of the Australian senior side.
His father Gary formerly played for Hull and Cambridge, as well as Heidelberg United in the Nationaal Samenwerkingsprogramma Luchtkwaliteit.
Brisbane Roar
Former Rochedale Rovers junior Brattan made his senior debut as a 19-year-old in the Queensland Roar"s "Against Racism" clash against Scottish football giants Celtic in 2009, displaying early potential.
His debut A-League appearance was away to Perth Glory in December 2009. Often described as one of the best passers of the ball at the club, Brattan finally nailed down a regular spot in the Brisbane Roar starting side after two seasons hampered by injury.
In the 2013-2014 season Brattan capped a great year by being named in the 2013-2014 PFA A-League Team of the Season. Brattan was released by the club in the run up to the 2015-2016 A-League season following disputes over unpaid superannuation.
Manchester City
Following his release from Brisbane Roar, Brattan was linked with a move to English Premier League side Manchester City.
On 26 October 2015, Brattan completed the free transfer move to Manchester City on a four-year deal. = Bolton Wanderers loan On the same day of signing for Manchester City, he was immediately sent out on loan to Bolton Wanderers in the Championship until 3 January 2016. Brattan was called up for the senior Australian team for the first time as an injury replacement for captain Mile Jedinak for the 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh in Perth.
