Marc Warren (footballer)

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.

Marc Warren
Personal information
Full name Marc Warren
Date of birth (1992-02-11) 11 February 1992
Place of birth Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left back
Club 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– Sutherland Sharks 18 (0)
National team‡
2007–2009 Australia U-17 13 (4)
2010–2011 Australia U-20 13 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 August 2018
‡ 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

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 in order 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 Soccerooss 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
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Central Coast Mariners2010–11A-League 00000000
Sheffield United2010–11Championship 00000000
2011–12League One 00000000
Airdrie United2012–13Scottish First Division 2703000300
Sydney FC2013–14A-League 80000080
APIA Leichhardt Tigers2014National Premier Leagues 1410000141
2015 1414000181
Tigers total2824000322
Perth Glory2015–16A-League 2205000270
2016–17 1302000150
2017–18 00000000
Perth total 3507000420
Career total982140001122

References
  1. "Mariners picture special". Central Coast Mariners. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  2. "Mariners' duo to sharpen their skills at Blades Academy". ccmariners.com.au. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
  3. "Blades Stint For Mariners Duo". Australian FourFourTwo. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  4. "Wanderers Rule Out Inzaghi Swoop". Australian FourFourTwo. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  5. "Last Chance Saloon Out West". Australian FourFourTwo. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  6. "Sydney to Airdrie: Marc Warren's journey". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  7. "SIGNING NEWS". airdriefc.com. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  8. "Sydney FC sign former Young Socceroo". Football Australia. 14 June 2013. Archived from the original on 11 November 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  9. "Warren returns home with Sydney FC". Goal.com. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  10. Stavroulakis, Mark. "APIA snap up Marc Warren". Football NSW. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  11. "Perth Glory picks up ex-Sydney defender Warren". SBS. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  12. "Duo exit Perth Glory". FourFourTwo. 20 February 2018.
  13. "Joeys Finish With a Win For Fifth". FourFourTwo Australia. 13 August 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  14. "Airdrie FC launch community coaching scheme". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
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