Mark Viduka
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Mark Anthony Viduka (ˈʋiduka) (born 9 October 1975) is a former Australia
n soccer player who played as a centre forward. He captained the Australian national team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany
to the last 16.
(NSL) and was twice awarded the Johnny Warren Medal
for NSL Best Player of the Year in 1993–94
and 1994–95
. Viduka's time at Melbourne Croatia included one NSL title in the 1994–95 season.
to play with Croatia Zagreb (now called Dinamo Zagreb). The grandstand at Knights' Stadium, home of Melbourne Croatia, was renamed the "Mark Viduka Stand" in his honour and paid for with his transfer money.
He spent three-and-a-half seasons with the club, helping them to win three Doubles
in Croatia between 1996 and 1998. He was also part of the Croatia Zagreb team that reached the third round of the UEFA Cup
in 1997 and went on to make his UEFA Champions League
group stage debut with the club a year later.
bought Viduka in December 1998 for £
3.5 million. In the same month as his signing, Celtic announced that Viduka had quit the club without kicking a ball for them, citing stress as his reason. A week later, Croatia Zagreb complained that they had not received their fee for the player. These issues were eventually resolved and Viduka made his first appearance in a Celtic shirt on 16 February 1999, scoring for the under-21 team as an over-age player in a 4–2 victory against Motherwell
. After making his first team debut against Dundee United on 27 February 1999, his first goals for the club came when he scored a brace gainst Morton in the Scottish Cup on 8 March 1999. He was voted Scottish Player of the Year for 1999–2000
after scoring 27 goals in his first full season at Celtic Park
. He was regarded as a skilled player, with fellow Australian Croatian Josip Šimunić
noting his ability to hold the ball up well and bring other players into the game.
On 4 December 2007, while presenting his show on talkSport
, Ian Wright
claimed that during half time of Celtic's February 2000 Scottish Cup defeat against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
, an unnamed striker refused to go back out for the second half of the game. Wright refused to name the player, but spoke of his disgust at the lack of professionalism displayed by the player and also explained that it was Wright himself who came on as a substitute for the player, making it apparent that he was talking about Viduka.
manager David O'Leary
signed Viduka just before the 2000–01 season
for £6 million. At Leeds, he was expected to line up in a three-pronged attack alongside the previous season's top scorer Michael Bridges
and Australia teammate Harry Kewell
, but injuries to those two saw him form a partnership with Alan Smith in Leeds UEFA Champions League
matches, while Robbie Keane
, signed on loan from Internazionale
as cover for Bridges, also benefited in their Premier League matches together in the second half of the season. In his first season, Viduka scored 22 goals, including all four in a memorable 4–3 win over Liverpool
at Elland Road
. He signed a five-year deal in the summer of 2001 and would star in both domestic competitions and Europe, with Leeds finishing in the country's top four in 2000/01, and fifth in 2001/02.
In the 2002–03 campaign
, Viduka scored another 22 goals, including a hat-trick in a 6-1 win at Charlton Athletic
and the winner in a 3-2 victory at Arsenal
on the penultimate day of the season that effectively saved United from relegation. However, Leeds' off-pitch financial troubles prompted the club to sell key players, including Harry Kewell and Robbie Keane. However in the 2003/04 season, Viduka was again top scorer at Leeds, finishing the season strongly as was the case in the previous season, as interim manager Eddie Gray attempted to steer the club away from the Premier League trap door.
However, despite Viduka's best efforts, scoring vital and winning goals in both March and April, it was on the first weekend of May, during his final appearance in the jersey, that Leeds would be consigned to relegation, in a 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium
, where the striker was sent off following two yellow cards and at a point in the game where his team were leading 1-0 due to a penalty converted by Viduka himself.
He was sold to Middlesbrough
in the summer of 2004 as United's financial difficulties deepened.
, however, Viduka was in sensational form in all competitions for Middlesbrough, reaching double figures early on in the season. He also played an important part in spearheading Middlesbrough's campaign in the UEFA Cup
where they twice had to score four goals in a game to proceed. They eventually lost in the final to Spanish side Sevilla
on 10 May 2006.
With his contract due to expire at the end of the 2006–07 season
, Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate
expressed his interest in keeping Viduka. In August 2006, he was awarded the number 9 shirt at Middlesbrough, his preferred number at all his previous clubs. Following another successful season in which he scored 19 goals, Viduka attracted interest from other clubs who were hoping to sign him on a free transfer as he became out-of-contract. Southgate reiterated his wish to retain Viduka's services and revealed he would offer him a new contract. However, Viduka joined north east
rivals Newcastle United
on a free transfer on 7 June 2007.
In signing for Newcastle United, Viduka became manager Sam Allardyce
's first signing at the club. His contract was for two years, with the option of a third year.
He made his Newcastle debut in a Premier League match at Bolton Wanderers
on 11 August, and scored his first goal on 26 August against his former club Middlesbrough.
On 23 September, he scored a further two goals against West Ham United
to bring his tally up to three for Newcastle. On 23 December, he again scored two goals against Derby County
. After an injury lay off over the new year, Viduka was brought back into the side by new manager Kevin Keegan
, where he played as part of a 4–3–3 formation along with Michael Owen
and Obafemi Martins
. This new formation brought about a change of fortune for Newcastle as the three strikers rescued them from a relegation battle, with Viduka scoring two more goals over the rest of the season and setting up others for Martins and Owen before picking up an Achilles' heel
injury before the last game of the season.
He made his return to the first team after six months out injured at former club Middlesbrough, coming on for Martins as a substitute on 29 November 2008. This was a great relief for manager Joe Kinnear
, who stated that he had previously feared the Australian's career might have been prematurely ended by his injury woes. Later, Kinnear suggested to reporters that Viduka might call time on his career at the end of the 2008–09 season. However, Viduka later expressed his desire to continue playing past this season after acquiring a groin injury in late December. After returning from injury,he was immediately used by newly appointed coach Alan Shearer
in an attempt to prevent the team's relegation. After playing a man of the match
performance in the 3–1 victory against his former team Middlesbrough, Mark appeared to have scored his first goal of the season against Fulham
. However match referee Howard Webb
ruled that Kevin Nolan
impeded goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer
disallowing the goal. He was released following Newcastle's relegation.
, the regular captain. Viduka thrived under Guus Hiddink
's tenure as coach of the national squad and led Australia as it qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany over a two-leg qualifier against Uruguay, the first time in 32 years that Australia qualified to participate in the event. On 21 May 2006, he was named as the Australian captain for the World Cup.
Viduka also led Australia's national team to their first World Cup Finals victory with a 3–1 win over Japan
in June 2006, as well as guiding them through an encounter with Brazil
, losing 2–0, and a controversial bout with Croatia
, ending with a 2–2 draw. He then led Australia into the second round, where they lost their round of 16 match to Italy
. Although a regular scorer in the Premier League, has struggled to score any significant goals for the "Socceroos," and the 2006 World Cup was no different.
Viduka considered retiring from international competition after the 2006 World Cup, citing increasing family commitments as the primary reason. However, in September 2006, he confirmed that he would continue playing for Australia and intended to compete in the 2007 Asian Cup. In a friendly against Singapore
, a week before the start of the Asian Cup
, Viduka scored two headed goals in a 3–0 victory for Australia; Harry Kewell
scored the third. It was the second time he scored two goals in an international match, having previously done so against the Solomon Islands
in 2005.
On Australia's first ever Asian Cup participation, Viduka captained the side and he scored their solitary goal against Iraq
, a game which they ultimately lost 1–3. In the next match, he scored two goals against co-host team Thailand
, defeating them 4–0; other goals scored by Michael Beauchamp
and Harry Kewell
and making them fall out of the remaining competition. At one stage, he led the goalscoring at the Asian Cup tournament, although his team was eliminated in the quarter-finals in a penalty shootout against Japan. Subsequent to that loss, question marks hang over whether Viduka will continue his international career. Two years on from the 2007 Asian Cup, he was still yet to return for the Socceroos, either stating he had injuries or club commitments. He missed World Cup Qualifiers against Qatar
, Bahrain
, and Japan, even though fully fit and asked to play by Socceroo manager Pim Verbeek. Questions were raised over his commitment to the national team, even by other members of the squad. Viduka was not selected in the final squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
, having retired from soccer a year previously.
Dinamo Zagreb
Celtic
n wife Ivana have three sons together: Joseph (born 2002), Lucas (born September 2006), and Oliver (born May 2008).
He had a song written about him by English singer/songwriter and Middlesbrough fan Alistair Griffin
(who also previously co-wrote the football song recorded by Terry Venables
). The song lyrics were written to the tune of Leonard Cohen
's "Hallelujah". Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate embraced the tune as a way of raising money for his chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support
. Leonard Cohen has now given permission for the song to be released as a charity download single.
Viduka is a fan of Australian rules football
and supports Collingwood Football Club
. He is also a member of Melbourne Heart, and has been since their inaugural season. He is affectionately referred to by his nicknames "V-Bomber" and "Big Dukes" in Australia.
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International goals
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n soccer player who played as a centre forward. He captained the Australian national team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to the last 16.
Melbourne Croatia
Viduka started his career in Australia with the Croatian-Australian club Melbourne Croatia in 1993 and became an Australian international in June of the following year. In his two seasons with Melbourne Croatia, he was top goal scorer in the National Soccer LeagueNational Soccer League
The National Soccer League is the former national association football competition in Australasia, overseen by Soccer Australia and later the Australian Soccer Association. The NSL spanned 28 seasons from its inception in 1977, until its demise in 2004...
(NSL) and was twice awarded the Johnny Warren Medal
Johnny Warren Medal
The Johnny Warren Medal is the award for best player in the Australian national football club competition. It was first awarded in the National Soccer League in 1990, and upon the NSL's demise in November 2004, was carried forward into the A-League, the competition in Australia...
for NSL Best Player of the Year in 1993–94
National Soccer League 1993-94
-Regular season:-Elimination semi final:*Adelaide City 0-1 : 2-0 Sydney United*Sydney Olympic 2-1 : 1-3 Marconi Fairfield-References:*...
and 1994–95
National Soccer League 1994-95
-Regular season:-Elimination semi final:*Morwell Falcons 0-1 : 1-5 South Melbourne*West Adelaide 1-1 : 0-1 Sydney United-References:*...
. Viduka's time at Melbourne Croatia included one NSL title in the 1994–95 season.
Croatia Zagreb
In 1995, Viduka moved to CroatiaCroatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
to play with Croatia Zagreb (now called Dinamo Zagreb). The grandstand at Knights' Stadium, home of Melbourne Croatia, was renamed the "Mark Viduka Stand" in his honour and paid for with his transfer money.
He spent three-and-a-half seasons with the club, helping them to win three Doubles
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
in Croatia between 1996 and 1998. He was also part of the Croatia Zagreb team that reached the third round of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in 1997 and went on to make his UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
group stage debut with the club a year later.
Celtic
CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
bought Viduka in December 1998 for £
Pound sterling
The pound sterling , commonly called the pound, is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, British Antarctic Territory and Tristan da Cunha. It is subdivided into 100 pence...
3.5 million. In the same month as his signing, Celtic announced that Viduka had quit the club without kicking a ball for them, citing stress as his reason. A week later, Croatia Zagreb complained that they had not received their fee for the player. These issues were eventually resolved and Viduka made his first appearance in a Celtic shirt on 16 February 1999, scoring for the under-21 team as an over-age player in a 4–2 victory against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
. After making his first team debut against Dundee United on 27 February 1999, his first goals for the club came when he scored a brace gainst Morton in the Scottish Cup on 8 March 1999. He was voted Scottish Player of the Year for 1999–2000
1999-00 in Scottish football
The 1999–2000 season was the 103rd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:-Scottish First Division:-Scottish Second Division:...
after scoring 27 goals in his first full season at Celtic Park
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
. He was regarded as a skilled player, with fellow Australian Croatian Josip Šimunić
Josip Šimunic
Josip Šimunić is a Croatian footballer who plays as a defender for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national team.-Club career:...
noting his ability to hold the ball up well and bring other players into the game.
On 4 December 2007, while presenting his show on talkSport
TalkSPORT
Talksport , owned by UTV radio, is one of the United Kingdom's three terrestrial analogue Independent National Radio broadcasters, offering a sports and talk radio service broadcast from London to the United Kingdom....
, Ian Wright
Ian Wright
Ian Edward Wright, MBE is a retired English footballer turned television and radio personality.Wright enjoyed success with London clubs Crystal Palace and Arsenal, spending six years with the former and seven years with the latter. With Arsenal he has lifted the Premier League title and both major...
claimed that during half time of Celtic's February 2000 Scottish Cup defeat against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
, an unnamed striker refused to go back out for the second half of the game. Wright refused to name the player, but spoke of his disgust at the lack of professionalism displayed by the player and also explained that it was Wright himself who came on as a substitute for the player, making it apparent that he was talking about Viduka.
Leeds United
Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
manager David O'Leary
David O'Leary
David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player. His managerial career began at Leeds United and later he managed Aston Villa. He most recently worked as the manager of Al-Ahli Dubai...
signed Viduka just before the 2000–01 season
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
for £6 million. At Leeds, he was expected to line up in a three-pronged attack alongside the previous season's top scorer Michael Bridges
Michael Bridges
Michael Bridges is an English football striker who currently plays for A-League club, Newcastle Jets. Bridge has previously played over 200 Premier League games.-Sunderland:...
and Australia teammate Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell
Harold "Harry" Kewell is an Australian professional football midfielder who plays for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Internationally he has received 55 caps, and scored 16 goals, while playing for the Australian national team...
, but injuries to those two saw him form a partnership with Alan Smith in Leeds UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
matches, while Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane
Robert David "Robbie" Keane is an Irish association football player who plays as a striker for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer and captains the Irish national football team....
, signed on loan from Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
as cover for Bridges, also benefited in their Premier League matches together in the second half of the season. In his first season, Viduka scored 22 goals, including all four in a memorable 4–3 win over Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
. He signed a five-year deal in the summer of 2001 and would star in both domestic competitions and Europe, with Leeds finishing in the country's top four in 2000/01, and fifth in 2001/02.
In the 2002–03 campaign
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
, Viduka scored another 22 goals, including a hat-trick in a 6-1 win at Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
and the winner in a 3-2 victory at Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
on the penultimate day of the season that effectively saved United from relegation. However, Leeds' off-pitch financial troubles prompted the club to sell key players, including Harry Kewell and Robbie Keane. However in the 2003/04 season, Viduka was again top scorer at Leeds, finishing the season strongly as was the case in the previous season, as interim manager Eddie Gray attempted to steer the club away from the Premier League trap door.
However, despite Viduka's best efforts, scoring vital and winning goals in both March and April, it was on the first weekend of May, during his final appearance in the jersey, that Leeds would be consigned to relegation, in a 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium
Reebok Stadium
The Reebok Stadium is the home stadium of English Premier League football club Bolton Wanderers, and is located on the Middlebrook Retail Park in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It is commonly known as 'The Reebok'...
, where the striker was sent off following two yellow cards and at a point in the game where his team were leading 1-0 due to a penalty converted by Viduka himself.
He was sold to Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in the summer of 2004 as United's financial difficulties deepened.
Middlesbrough
Viduka's debut season at Middlesbrough was initially impressive, albeit frustrated by injuries. In the 2005–06 season2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
, however, Viduka was in sensational form in all competitions for Middlesbrough, reaching double figures early on in the season. He also played an important part in spearheading Middlesbrough's campaign in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
where they twice had to score four goals in a game to proceed. They eventually lost in the final to Spanish side Sevilla
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
on 10 May 2006.
With his contract due to expire at the end of the 2006–07 season
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
, Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate in Crawley, West Sussex is a retired English footballer and ex-manager. He is known as the "Penalty Misser of '96." He served as manager of Middlesbrough from June 2006, until he was dismissed in October 2009...
expressed his interest in keeping Viduka. In August 2006, he was awarded the number 9 shirt at Middlesbrough, his preferred number at all his previous clubs. Following another successful season in which he scored 19 goals, Viduka attracted interest from other clubs who were hoping to sign him on a free transfer as he became out-of-contract. Southgate reiterated his wish to retain Viduka's services and revealed he would offer him a new contract. However, Viduka joined north east
North East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
rivals Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
on a free transfer on 7 June 2007.
Newcastle United
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce , nicknamed "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player. In June 2011 he was appointed as manager of West Ham United....
's first signing at the club. His contract was for two years, with the option of a third year.
He made his Newcastle debut in a Premier League match at Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
on 11 August, and scored his first goal on 26 August against his former club Middlesbrough.
On 23 September, he scored a further two goals against West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
to bring his tally up to three for Newcastle. On 23 December, he again scored two goals against Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
. After an injury lay off over the new year, Viduka was brought back into the side by new manager Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
, where he played as part of a 4–3–3 formation along with Michael Owen
Michael Owen
Michael James Owen is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United.The son of former footballer Terry Owen, Owen began his senior career at Liverpool in 1996. He progressed through the Liverpool youth team and scored on his debut in May 1997...
and Obafemi Martins
Obafemi Martins
Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Rubin Kazan and the Nigeria national team. He is known for his speed on the ball....
. This new formation brought about a change of fortune for Newcastle as the three strikers rescued them from a relegation battle, with Viduka scoring two more goals over the rest of the season and setting up others for Martins and Owen before picking up an Achilles' heel
Achilles' heel
An Achilles’ heel is a deadly weakness in spite of overall strength, that can actually or potentially lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, metaphorical references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common.- Origin :In Greek...
injury before the last game of the season.
He made his return to the first team after six months out injured at former club Middlesbrough, coming on for Martins as a substitute on 29 November 2008. This was a great relief for manager Joe Kinnear
Joe Kinnear
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kinnear is an Irish football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Newcastle United....
, who stated that he had previously feared the Australian's career might have been prematurely ended by his injury woes. Later, Kinnear suggested to reporters that Viduka might call time on his career at the end of the 2008–09 season. However, Viduka later expressed his desire to continue playing past this season after acquiring a groin injury in late December. After returning from injury,he was immediately used by newly appointed coach Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer OBE, DL is a retired English footballer. He played as a striker in the top level of English league football for Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and for the England national team...
in an attempt to prevent the team's relegation. After playing a man of the match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
performance in the 3–1 victory against his former team Middlesbrough, Mark appeared to have scored his first goal of the season against Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. However match referee Howard Webb
Howard Webb
Howard Melton Webb, MBE, is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League and has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2005....
ruled that Kevin Nolan
Kevin Nolan
Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan is an English professional footballer who plays for and is the current club captain of West Ham United in the Football League Championship. An attacking midfielder, he has represented England at under-21 level....
impeded goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer
Mark Schwarzer OAM is an Australian association football player who plays as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Premier League club Fulham. He rose to prominence during his time at North-East England football club Middlesbrough...
disallowing the goal. He was released following Newcastle's relegation.
International career
Viduka began captaining the Australian national team in September 2005, in place of the injured Craig MooreCraig Moore
Craig Andrew Moore , is a retired Australian soccer defender.Moore is best known for his two spells with Scottish Premier Division / Scottish Premier League club Rangers...
, the regular captain. Viduka thrived under Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink is a Dutch football manager and former player. He was the most recently manager of the Turkish national football team. He is considered to be one of the best managers of his generation and was the best-paid coach in international football in 2009...
's tenure as coach of the national squad and led Australia as it qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in Germany over a two-leg qualifier against Uruguay, the first time in 32 years that Australia qualified to participate in the event. On 21 May 2006, he was named as the Australian captain for the World Cup.
Viduka also led Australia's national team to their first World Cup Finals victory with a 3–1 win over Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
in June 2006, as well as guiding them through an encounter with Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, losing 2–0, and a controversial bout with Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
, ending with a 2–2 draw. He then led Australia into the second round, where they lost their round of 16 match to Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
. Although a regular scorer in the Premier League, has struggled to score any significant goals for the "Socceroos," and the 2006 World Cup was no different.
Viduka considered retiring from international competition after the 2006 World Cup, citing increasing family commitments as the primary reason. However, in September 2006, he confirmed that he would continue playing for Australia and intended to compete in the 2007 Asian Cup. In a friendly against Singapore
Singapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
, a week before the start of the Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
, Viduka scored two headed goals in a 3–0 victory for Australia; Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell
Harold "Harry" Kewell is an Australian professional football midfielder who plays for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Internationally he has received 55 caps, and scored 16 goals, while playing for the Australian national team...
scored the third. It was the second time he scored two goals in an international match, having previously done so against the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands national football team
The Solomon Islands national football team is the national team of the Solomon Islands and is controlled by Solomon Islands Football Federation. The team shocked the football world in the 2004 Oceania Nations Cup , tying Australia 2–2 to nip heavily-favored New Zealand for second place and a spot...
in 2005.
On Australia's first ever Asian Cup participation, Viduka captained the side and he scored their solitary goal against Iraq
Iraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
, a game which they ultimately lost 1–3. In the next match, he scored two goals against co-host team Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
, defeating them 4–0; other goals scored by Michael Beauchamp
Michael Beauchamp
Michael Francis Beauchamp is an Australian football player. He currently plays for Sydney FC. He was a member of the Australian 2006 World Cup squad.-Club career:...
and Harry Kewell
Harry Kewell
Harold "Harry" Kewell is an Australian professional football midfielder who plays for Melbourne Victory in the A-League. Internationally he has received 55 caps, and scored 16 goals, while playing for the Australian national team...
and making them fall out of the remaining competition. At one stage, he led the goalscoring at the Asian Cup tournament, although his team was eliminated in the quarter-finals in a penalty shootout against Japan. Subsequent to that loss, question marks hang over whether Viduka will continue his international career. Two years on from the 2007 Asian Cup, he was still yet to return for the Socceroos, either stating he had injuries or club commitments. He missed World Cup Qualifiers against Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
, Bahrain
Bahrain national football team
The Bahrain national football team is the national team of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is controlled by the Bahrain Football Association; it was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in 1966. They have never reached the finals of the World Cup, but have twice come within one match of doing so...
, and Japan, even though fully fit and asked to play by Socceroo manager Pim Verbeek. Questions were raised over his commitment to the national team, even by other members of the squad. Viduka was not selected in the final squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, having retired from soccer a year previously.
Honours
Melbourne KnightsMelbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights Football Club is a football club representing Melbourne, Australia in the Victorian Premier League . The club is one of the most successful football clubs in Australia, being a two-time championship and four-time premiership winner in the now defunct National Soccer League...
- NSL ChampionshipNational Soccer LeagueThe National Soccer League is the former national association football competition in Australasia, overseen by Soccer Australia and later the Australian Soccer Association. The NSL spanned 28 seasons from its inception in 1977, until its demise in 2004...
: 1994–95National Soccer League 1994-95-Regular season:-Elimination semi final:*Morwell Falcons 0-1 : 1-5 South Melbourne*West Adelaide 1-1 : 0-1 Sydney United-References:*...
Dinamo Zagreb
- Croatian First League Championship: 1995–96Prva HNL 1995-96This article describes the 1995-96 Prva HNL season, the fifth since its establishment. The season started on 13 August 1995 and concluded on 26 May 1996. This was the first season to feature separate A- and B- leagues, with a complicated two-stage format to the season.After the HNS changed plans...
, 1996–97Prva HNL 1996-97-Prva A HNL:-Results:...
, 1997–98 - Croatian CupCroatian CupThe Croatian Cup is an annually held football tournament for Croatian football clubs and is the second most important competition in Croatian football after the Prva HNL league championship. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation and usually runs from late August to May...
: 1996, 1997, 1998
Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
- Scottish League CupScottish League CupThe Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
: 1999–2000
Individual honours
- Oceania Footballer of the YearOceania Footballer of the YearThe Oceania Footballer of the Year award is presented to the best football player from the Oceania region. The winner is chosen by a forum of journalists. The award is dominated by Australian players, though New Zealand's Wynton Rufer is tied with Harry Kewell for the most titles with 3...
: 2000 - SPFA Players' Player of the Year: 2000
- NSL Top Goalscorer: 1993–94, 1994–95
- NSL U21 Player of the Year: 1993–94, 1994–95
- Johnny Warren MedalJohnny Warren MedalThe Johnny Warren Medal is the award for best player in the Australian national football club competition. It was first awarded in the National Soccer League in 1990, and upon the NSL's demise in November 2004, was carried forward into the A-League, the competition in Australia...
: 1993–94, 1994–95 - SPL Top Goalscorer: 1999–2000
- Alex Tobin OAM Medal: 2011
Personal life
Viduka and his CroatiaCroatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n wife Ivana have three sons together: Joseph (born 2002), Lucas (born September 2006), and Oliver (born May 2008).
He had a song written about him by English singer/songwriter and Middlesbrough fan Alistair Griffin
Alistair Griffin
Alistair Richard Griffin is an English singer/songwriter and musician. Already an established songwriter, he first became famous as a solo artist through his appearances on the BBC television show Fame Academy 2 in 2003, where he was "spotted" and championed by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees...
(who also previously co-wrote the football song recorded by Terry Venables
Terry Venables
Terence Frederick "Terry" Venables , often referred to as "El Tel", is a former football player and manager, as well as being a media pundit. During the 1960s and 70s, he played for various clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers, and gained two caps for England...
). The song lyrics were written to the tune of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
's "Hallelujah". Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate embraced the tune as a way of raising money for his chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer....
. Leonard Cohen has now given permission for the song to be released as a charity download single.
Viduka is a fan of Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
and supports Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
. He is also a member of Melbourne Heart, and has been since their inaugural season. He is affectionately referred to by his nicknames "V-Bomber" and "Big Dukes" in Australia.
Career stats
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | ||
| Melbourne Croatia | 1992–93 National Soccer League 1992-93 -Overview:It was performed in 14 teams, and Marconi Fairfield won the championship.-Regular season:-Championship playoff:*Wollongong Wolves 3-0 : 1-2 Parramatta Eagles*South Melbourne 0-1 : 0-7 Marconi Fairfield*West Adelaide 1-0 : 1-2 Adelaide City... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 1993–94 National Soccer League 1993-94 -Regular season:-Elimination semi final:*Adelaide City 0-1 : 2-0 Sydney United*Sydney Olympic 2-1 : 1-3 Marconi Fairfield-References:*... |
20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 18 | |
| 1994–95 National Soccer League 1994-95 -Regular season:-Elimination semi final:*Morwell Falcons 0-1 : 1-5 South Melbourne*West Adelaide 1-1 : 0-1 Sydney United-References:*... |
24 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | |
| Total | 48 | 40 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 47 | |
| Croatia Zagreb | 1995–96 Prva HNL 1995-96 This article describes the 1995-96 Prva HNL season, the fifth since its establishment. The season started on 13 August 1995 and concluded on 26 May 1996. This was the first season to feature separate A- and B- leagues, with a complicated two-stage format to the season.After the HNS changed plans... |
27 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 12 |
| 1996–97 Prva HNL 1996-97 -Prva A HNL:-Results:... |
25 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 23 | |
| 1997–98 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 16 | |
| 1998–99 Prva HNL 1998-99 -Overview:It was contested by 12 teams, and Croatia Zagreb won the championship.In the first stage upper six teams advance to Championship Group, bottom six to Relegation Group, with 50% of points taken to the next phase of the competition.-First stage:... |
7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | |
| Total | 84 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 99 | 55 | |
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
1998–99 Scottish Premier League 1998-99 The 1998–99 Scottish Premier League season was the inaugural season of Scottish Premier League football. It began on 1 August 1998.Rangers finished the season as Scottish Premier League champions, gaining them their 48th Scottish top division title... |
9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 |
| 1999–00 | 28 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 27 | |
| Total | 37 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 35 | |
| Leeds United | 2000–01 FA Premier League 2000-01 The FA Premier League 2000-01 season was the third season running which ended with Manchester United as champions and Arsenal as runners-up. Sir Alex Ferguson became the first manager to win three successive English league titles, although three teams had achieved that feat in the past - but with... |
34 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 53 | 22 |
| 2001–02 FA Premier League 2001-02 The 2001–02 FA Premier League season was the tenth season of the competition. It began with a new sponsor, Barclaycard, and was titled the FA Barclaycard Premiership, replacing the previous sponsor, Carling... |
33 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 16 | |
| 2002–03 FA Premier League 2002-03 The 2002–03 FA Premier League was the eleventh season of the Premier League, the top division in English football. The first matches were played on 17 August 2002 and the last were played on 11 May 2003... |
33 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 22 | |
| 2003–04 FA Premier League 2003-04 The 2003–04 FA Premier League season was the twelfth season of the Premier League. In the end, Arsenal went through the season without a single defeat – only the second ever team to do so and were crowned champions once more, at the expense of Chelsea, who had spent heavily throughout the... |
30 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 12 | |
| Total | 130 | 59 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 166 | 72 | |
| Middlesbrough | 2004–05 FA Premier League 2004-05 The 2004–05 season of the FA Premier League began on 14 August 2004 and ended on 15 May 2005. Arsenal were the defending champions after going unbeaten the previous season.... |
16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
| 2005–06 FA Premier League 2005-06 The 2005–06 season of the FA Premier League began on 13 August 2005, and concluded on 7 May 2006. The season saw Chelsea F.C retain their title after defeating Manchester United 3–0 at Stamford Bridge towards the end of April... |
27 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 43 | 16 | |
| 2006–07 FA Premier League 2006-07 The 2006–07 FA Premier League was the fifteenth season of the FA Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The season started on 19 August 2006 and concluded on 13 May 2007.... |
29 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 19 | |
| Total | 72 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 101 | 42 | |
| Newcastle United | 2007–08 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 7 |
| 2008–09 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 7 | |
| Career Totals | 409 | 202 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 50 | 27 | 507 | 258 |
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International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 October 1997 | Stade El Menzah Stade El Menzah Stade El Menzah is a multi-purpose stadium, located in the north of Tunis, Tunisia. Built in 1967, it has a maximum seating capacity of 45,000. It also has other minor complementary athletic facilities... , Tunis Tunis Tunis is the capital of both the Tunisian Republic and the Tunis Governorate. It is Tunisia's largest city, with a population of 728,453 as of 2004; the greater metropolitan area holds some 2,412,500 inhabitants.... , Tunisia Tunisia Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area... |
0-2 | 0-3 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 12 December 1997 | King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh Riyadh Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a... , Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World... |
1-0 | 3-1 | 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup -Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-Top scorers:7 goals Romário5 goals Vladimír Šmicer4 goals Ronaldo-References:... |
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| 3 | 19 August 2003 | Lansdowne Road Lansdowne Road Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts... , Dublin, Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,... |
0-1 | 2-1 | Friendly | |
| 4 | 3 September 2005 | Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... , Australia Australia Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area... |
2-0 | 7-0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC) Listed below are the dates and results for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for Oceania. 12 teams took part, competing for a place in the intercontinental play-off against the fifth-placed team from South America... |
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| 5 | 3-0 | |||||
| 6 | 9 October 2005 | Craven Cottage Craven Cottage Craven Cottage is the name of a football stadium in the Hammersmith and Fulham area that has been the home ground of the association football team Fulham F.C. since 1896.... , London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... , England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... |
3-0 | 5-0 | Friendly | |
| 7 | 30 June 2007 | National Stadium National Stadium, Singapore The Singapore National Stadium was located in Kallang. Opened in July 1973, the National Stadium was officially closed on 30 June 2007 and has demolished to make way for the Singapore Sports Hub and New Singapore National Stadium which is expected to open in 2014.The stadium has played host to... , Singapore City, Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
0-1 | 0-3 | Friendly | |
| 8 | 0-3 | |||||
| 9 | 13 July 2007 | Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
1-1 | 1-3 | 2007 AFC Asian Cup 2007 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi... |
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| 10 | 21 July 2007 | Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
0-2 | 0-4 | 2007 AFC Asian Cup 2007 AFC Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi... |
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External links
- OzFootball profile
- Statistics at footballdatabase.com