Jonathan McKain (born 21 September 1982) is an
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n
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player, who currently plays for Adelaide United in
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. He is generally a
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but can also play in
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.
Club career
He joined FC Politehnica in the summer of 2005, from fellow Divizia A side
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. He has also played for the
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in Australia. While playing for FC Timisoara, after great performances, Werder Bremen wanted to buy him, but he was injured at the time and negotiations were broken.
McKain signed for the Wellington Phoenix for the 2008-2009 A-League season. Despite several injuries McKain maintained good form when fit.
On 14 June 2010, McKain signed a one year renewable contract for Al-Nassr to be added to
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squad.
After his stint in the
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, McKain was released by Al-Nassr and returned to Australia, and signed a contract with
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n club Adelaide United in the
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.
In August 2011, McKain was named as Adelaide's captain ahead of the 2011-12 A-League season.
International career
He has represented Australia and made three appearances at the 2005 Confederations Cup in
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. He also represented Australia at the 2004 Olympics.
A-League Career Statistics
All-Time Club Performances
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Wellington Phoenix F.C.
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2008–09 |
18 |
0 |
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18 |
0 |
| 2009–10 |
17 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
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20 |
2 |
| Club Total | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | | | 38 | 2 |
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National team statistics
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|2004||2||0
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|2005||8||0
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|2006||2||0
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|2007||0||0
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|2008||0||0
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|2009||0||0
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|2010||2||0
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|2011||2||0
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!Total||16||0
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Honours
With AustraliaThe Australia national association football team represents Australia in international association football competitions. Its official nickname is the "Socceroos"...
:
- OFC Nations Cup
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: 2004The 2004 OFC Nations Cup doubled as the qualification tournament to the 2006 FIFA World Cup, except the two-legged final ....
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