Marc Warren (soccer) explained

Marc Warren
Fullname:Marc Warren
Birth Date:11 February 1992
Birth Place:Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Position:Left back
Currentclub:Sutherland Sharks
Clubnumber:3
Youthclubs1:Menai Hawks
Youthclubs2:Sutherland Sharks
Youthyears3:2007–2008
Youthclubs3:NSWIS
Youthyears4:2008–2009
Youthclubs4:Sydney
Youthyears5:2009–2010
Youthclubs5:AIS
Years1:2010–2011
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:Sheffield United
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Airdrie United
Caps3:26
Goals3:1
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Sydney FC
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Caps5:28
Goals5:2
Years6:2015–2018
Clubs6:Perth Glory
Caps6:37
Goals6:0
Years7:2018
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years8:2018
Clubs8:Marconi Stallions
Caps8:8
Goals8:0
Years9:2019–2020
Clubs9:Sutherland Sharks
Caps9:18
Goals9:0
Years10:2021–
Caps10:15
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2007–2009
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:9 November 2021
Nationalteam-Update:7 August 2011

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.

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

Early career

Warren 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

In 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

Following 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

On 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

On 17 April 2014, Warren signed a remainder of the NSW Premier League deal with APIA Leichhardt.[10]

Perth Glory

Warren 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

Warren 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

With 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

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Central Coast Mariners2010–11A-League00000000
Sheffield United2010–11Championship00000000
2011–12League One00000000
Airdrie United2012–13Scottish First Division2703000300
Sydney FC2013–14A-League80000080
APIA Leichhardt Tigers2014National Premier Leagues1410000141
20151414000181
Tigers total2824000322
Perth Glory2015–16A-League2205000270
2016–171302000150
2017–1800000000
Perth total3507000420
Career total982140001122

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mariners picture special. Central Coast Mariners. 18 June 2010. 18 June 2010.
  2. Web site: Mariners' duo to sharpen their skills at Blades Academy. ccmariners.com.au. 5 July 2010. 5 July 2010.
  3. News: Blades Stint For Mariners Duo. Australian FourFourTwo. 16 July 2010. 22 April 2013. 3 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103180845/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/172067,blades-stint-for-mariners-duo.aspx. dead.
  4. News: Wanderers Rule Out Inzaghi Swoop. Australian FourFourTwo. 2 July 2012. 22 April 2013.
  5. News: Last Chance Saloon Out West. Australian FourFourTwo. 24 July 2012. 22 April 2013.
  6. News: Sydney to Airdrie: Marc Warren's journey. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 13 March 2013. 21 April 2013.
  7. News: SIGNING NEWS. airdriefc.com. 27 July 2012. 22 April 2013.
  8. News: Sydney FC sign former Young Socceroo. Football Australia. 14 June 2013. 14 June 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111002729/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Sydney-FC-sign-former-Young-Socceroo/68962. 11 November 2013.
  9. News: Warren returns home with Sydney FC. Goal.com. 14 June 2013. 14 June 2013.
  10. Web site: APIA snap up Marc Warren. Stavroulakis. Mark. Football NSW. 4 November 2015.
  11. Web site: Perth Glory picks up ex-Sydney defender Warren. 5 August 2015. SBS. 4 November 2015.
  12. News: Duo exit Perth Glory. FourFourTwo. 20 February 2018.
  13. Web site: Joeys Finish With a Win For Fifth. 13 August 2007. FourFourTwo Australia. 18 June 2010. 24 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090924032725/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/58819,joeys-finish-with-a-win-for-fifth.aspx. dead.
  14. News: Airdrie FC launch community coaching scheme. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 6 March 2013. 22 April 2013.