Player Profile
David Carney
David Carney
Date of Birth
30 Nov 1983
Place of Birth
Sydney
Height
181
Weight
78
Current Club
FC Twente (Holland)
Previous Clubs
2000-2003 Everton (England)
2003-2004 Oldham Athletic (England)
2004 Halifax Town (England)
2004-2005 Hamilton Academical (Scotland)
2005-2007 Sydney FC (Hyundai A-League)
Institutes & Academies
1999-2000 NSW Institute of Sport
Major Honours Achieved
2005/06 Hyundai A-League Champions (Sydney FC)
2007 Asian Cup finals
2008 Olympic Games (Beijing, China - over-age player)

Qantas Socceroos
Playing Position
Midfielder
Appearances
23
Goals
3
Debut Match
v Bahrain (W3-1), Manama (BHR), February 2006
Last Match
v Oman, (W 2-1), Asian Cup qualifier, Muscat (OMN), November 2009
Qantas Under 23s
Playing Position
Midfielder
Appearances
4
Debut Match
v Korea Republic (L0-1), Friendly, Seoul (KOR), July 2008
Last Match
v Côte d’Ivoire (L0-1), Olympic Games, Tianjin (CHN), August 2008
Qantas Young Socceroos
Playing Position
Midfielder
Appearances
2
Debut Match
v UAE (D0-0), UAE, October 2003
Last Match
v UAE (W2-0), UAE, October 2003

Biography

Qantas Socceroos
Is an excitement machine, with his terrific pace and aggressive running at defenders. When he gets the ball the crowd usually get ready with anticipation that something is about happen. Successfully trialed with Everton as a 16-year-old and played alongside England superstar Wayne Rooney in the Youth Team. Didn't quite crack the first team and after several short spells at lower league clubs for over a year, decided to return home to Sydney and try his luck in the Hyundai A-League. Has made every post a winner this season with Sydney FC and call up to the national team is just reward for an outstanding season. Caught the eye with some outstanding performances at the Asian Cup finals, playing in the unfamiliar role of left wing-back. These performances saw him attract a lot interest overseas and he signed a deal with English Championship side Sheffield United. His first international goal will be long remembered, a cracking 25 metre drive winner against Nigeria in November 07.
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