Marc Warren (footballer)

Marc Warren

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)
Playing position	Left back
Club information
Current team	Perth Glory
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–	Perth Glory	22	(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 17 April 2016. † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:30, 7 August 2011 (UTC)

Marc Warren (born 11 February 1992) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who plays 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 team mate 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

On 14 June 2013, Warren signed a one year deal with Hyundai 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]

International career

Warren represented Australia at the 2007 International Youth Football Championship and played 3 times, scoring once against South Korea.^[12] 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."^[13]

Career statistics

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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			63	2	7	0	0	0	70	2

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. 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. "Joeys Finish With a Win For Fifth". FourFourTwo Australia. 13 Aug 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
13. "Airdrie FC launch community coaching scheme". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2013.

External links

• Marc Warren profile at Soccerway
• Marc Warren – FIFA competition record