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ProfileMark Schwarzer speaks English and German but probably knows how to communicate ‘cool’ in any language. His intimidating height and reputation are foiled only by his good nature.
In soccer his ability to guard the net has been at the heart of English Premier League and European club campaigns as well as Australia’s return from the FIFA World Cup wilderness after thirty years.
Fame has afforded Mark Schwarzer many things yet famously he has used the same shin pads since he was 19 years old – a reminder that humility resides at the foot of greatness.
Personal Information
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| Name | Mark Schwarzer |
| D.O.B | 6th October 1972 |
| Resides | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Career highlight | Socceroos qualifying for 2006 FIFA World Cup |
| Club | Fullam, England |
| Position | Goal Keeper |
Interesting Facts
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| Something we didn't know | I have worn the same shin pads since I was 19yrs old |
| Favourite song | I like music from a lot of different artists such as Stevie Wonder, Scissor Sisters, M People, Justin Timberlake right through to Jimmy Barnes |
| Favourite movie | Old School |
| Hobbies | Reading, fishing and watching sport |
| Can't live without | My laptop |
| Superstitions | Shin pads, I have to wear the same ones no matter what |
| Relaxation techniques | Sleeping and reading |
| Cooking expertise | BBQ's and making Spanish Paella |
| Favourite food | German, Spanish and all Asian foods |
| Describe yourself | Balanced |
| Favourite quote | "Treat others like you would like to be treated" |
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Career History
Current
- Australian Socceroo
- Fulham Football Club, England
- Co-author of 3 children books ‘Megs & The Crazy Legs’, ‘Megs, Scarves & Sombreros’ and ‘Megs & The Football Kids’
1997 - 2008
- Middlesbrough Football Club, England (333 games)
1996 - 1997
- Bradford City Football Club, England (16 games)
1995 - 1996
- Kaiserslautern Football Club, Germany (4 games)
1994 - 1995
- Dynamo Dresend Football Club, Germany (2 games)
1990 - 1994
- Marconi Stallions Football Club, Australia (68 games)
Awards and Accolades
2009
- Awarded Order of Australia Medal
- Awarded Football Player of the Year
- Awarded Fulham Player of the Year
2008
- Awarded Fulham Player of the Year
2006
- Member of Australian FIFA World Cup qualifying team
2004
- Middlesbrough League Cup champions
Community Involvement
- Special Australian representative for UNHCR
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