Marc Warren (born 11 February 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who last played as a left-back for Perth Glory in the A-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marc Warren | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sutherland Sharks | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Menai Hawks | |||
| Sutherland Sharks | |||
| 2007–2008 | NSWIS | ||
| 2008–2009 | Sydney | ||
| 2009–2010 | AIS | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Central Coast Mariners | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Airdrie United | 26 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Sydney FC | 8 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | APIA Leichhardt | 28 | (2) |
| 2015–2018 | Perth Glory | 37 | (0) |
| 2018 | APIA Leichhardt | 5 | (0) |
| 2018 | Marconi Stallions | 8 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Sutherland Sharks | 18 | (0) |
| 2021– | Mount Druitt Town Rangers | 15 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007–2009 | Australia U-17 | 13 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Australia U-20 | 13 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 August 2011 | |||
He is a product of the Australian Institute of Sport Football Program having played for them in the 2009–10 A-League National Youth League. Born in Sutherland, Australia, Warren spent some time in the United Kingdom where he played for Sheffield United and Airdrie United and has also represented his country at under-17 and under-20 level.
Club career
editEarly career
editWarren grew up in the Sutherland area of Sydney and played for local clubs Menai Hawks and Sutherland Sharks before being selected for the 2009–10 season squad with the Australian Institute of Sport Football Program. He was then signed by the Central Coast Mariners for the 2010–11 season.[1] In July 2010, Warren and fellow Central Coast Mariners teammate Trent Sainsbury were chosen to spend two weeks at Sheffield United's Academy as part of the two clubs' partnership.[2][3]
Sheffield United
editIn January 2011, Warren signed for Sheffield United on a two-year contract. Warren showed that he was a bright young talent and proved he was a versatile left-sided player. training with the 1st team and Captain of the reserve team Warren showed leadership and determination. Warren also sat on the bench for the 1st team at a young age.
Airdrie United
editFollowing his release from Sheffield United, Warren was linked with a move back to his first club Western Sydney Wanderers, joining them on trial to earn a contract.[4] Warren failed to impress the club enough to earn a new deal,[5] and the Wanderers declined to offer him a contract.[6] Having failed to secure a move back to Australia, Warren returned to the United Kingdom, joining Scottish Division One side Airdrie United on a one-year contract.[7] Warren left Airdrie to come back to Sydney FC.
Sydney FC
editOn 14 June 2013, Warren signed a one-year deal with A-League side Sydney FC, returning to Australia for the first time in a year.[8] After the move, Warren described his return as a "great feeling", with Manager Frank Farina describing Warren as a "local boy". After a strong start to the season, Warren picked up a red card and was off the park for a few weeks. On his return picked up a groin injury that sat him out for the rest of the season.[9]
APIA Leichhardt
editOn 17 April 2014, Warren signed a remainder of the NSW Premier League deal with APIA Leichhardt.[10]
Perth Glory
editWarren made a return to professional football, after accepting a 1-year contract from A-League club Perth Glory, following a 3-week trial.[11] On 20 February 2018, Warren and Perth Glory mutually terminated his contract to allow him to explore other opportunities.[12]
International career
editWarren represented Australia at the 2007 International Youth Football Championship and played 3 times, scoring once against South Korea.[13] Warren represented Australia with the Young Socceroos' at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Columbia.
Personal life
editWith the club promoting their coaching in the community project, Warren revealed he taking up coaching sessions and said: "I’ve done bits and pieces of coaching back home in Australia. The club asked if I was interested in being part of this and I said yes. I really enjoyed coming in to teach the kids."[14]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Central Coast Mariners | 2010–11 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheffield United | 2010–11 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Airdrie United | 2012–13 | Scottish First Division | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Sydney FC | 2013–14 | A-League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| APIA Leichhardt Tigers | 2014 | National Premier Leagues | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| Tigers total | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | ||
| Perth Glory | 2015–16 | A-League | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Perth total | 35 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 98 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 2 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Mariners picture special". Central Coast Mariners. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ "Mariners' duo to sharpen their skills at Blades Academy". ccmariners.com.au. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Blades Stint For Mariners Duo". Australian FourFourTwo. 16 July 2010. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Wanderers Rule Out Inzaghi Swoop". Australian FourFourTwo. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Last Chance Saloon Out West". Australian FourFourTwo. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Sydney to Airdrie: Marc Warren's journey". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "SIGNING NEWS". airdriefc.com. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Sydney FC sign former Young Socceroo". Football Australia. 14 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Warren returns home with Sydney FC". Goal.com. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ Stavroulakis, Mark. "APIA snap up Marc Warren". Football NSW. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Perth Glory picks up ex-Sydney defender Warren". SBS. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Duo exit Perth Glory". FourFourTwo. 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Joeys Finish With a Win For Fifth". FourFourTwo Australia. 13 August 2007. Archived from the original on 24 September 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ "Airdrie FC launch community coaching scheme". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
External links
edit- Marc Warren at Soccerway
- Marc Warren – FIFA competition record (archived)