Career
Read is a native of Belmont in New South Wales, Australia. He started his career playing for local Newcastle outfit Valentine Phoenix Football Club where he was the club"s top goal scorer in both the under 23"s and Senior team North Queensland Fury
Read was then signed by Hyundai A-League club North Queensland Fury and made his professional debut in the Hyundai A-League on 8 February 2011, in a round 26 clash against 2010-2011 Minor Premiers Brisbane Roar in a 2–1 loss.
He returned to Valentine Phoenix Football Club after the conclusion of the 2010-2011 A-League season.
Newcastle Jets
On 14 May, it was announced that he was trialing at the Newcastle Jets, he later signed for the club He is now currently playing for the Whitsunday team in Airlie beach.
Read now plays in Mackay every Saturday with his premier league team