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Career & Clubs
McKain was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School, and he joined Romania club FC Politehnica in the summer of 2005, from fellow Divizia A club FC Naţional București. He had enjoyable success in Romanian and was very well regarded throughout the league by players, coaches, media and fans. He was approached to seek his interest to play for Romania National team after his first season but his heart was always with Australia. He has also played for the Brisbane Strikers in Australia prior to his time in Romania McKain signed for the Wellington Phoenix for the 2008–2009 A-League season and became a pivotal part of the sides most recognisable period. Despite several injuries McKain maintained excellent form when fit which spark several offers from other A-League clubs and overseas interest. On 14 June 2010, McKain signed a one-year renewable contract for Al-Nassr to be added to Walter Zenga squad. A US$ 1.5 million transfer fee was paid. After his successful stint in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr, McKain returned to Australia, and signed an undisclosed contract with Adelaide United. In August 2011, McKain was named as Adelaide United's captain ahead of the 2011–12 A-League season after impressing in pre-season friendlies and coaching staff. and played for the club for 3 seasons. In October 2014, McKain signed for Malaysia Super League club Kelantan FA. He quickly impressed the fans with a goal he scored during a match with LionsXII that ended up in 2–0…
McKain has represented Australia and made three appearances at the 2005 Confederations Cup in Germany. He also represented Australia at the 2004 Olympics and the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar
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- FC Politehnica Timișoara (2005–2008)
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- FC Progresul București (2003–2005)
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- Adelaide United Football Club (2011–2014)
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- Wellington Phoenix FC (2008–2010)
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- Al-Nassr (2010–2011)
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- Brisbane Strikers (1999–2003)
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- Kelantan F.C. (2015–)
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- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (2001–2001)
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- Australia national under-23 soccer team (2004–2004)
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- Australia men's national soccer team (2004–2011)
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- ACS Poli Timișoara (2005–2008)
- National team
- Australia
Legacy
Kelantan FA
Malaysia FA Cup:2015 (runner up) Australia
AFC Asian Cup: runner-up 2011
Clubs
- Kelantan F.C.2015current
- Brisbane Strikers1999–2003
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team2001–2001
- FC Progresul București2003–2005
- Australia men's national soccer team2004–2011
- Australia national under-23 soccer team2004–2004
- ACS Poli Timișoara2005–2008
- FC Politehnica Timișoara2005–2008
- Wellington Phoenix FC2008–2010
- Al-Nassr2010–2011
- Adelaide United Football Club2011–2014
Played together with
Aaron ClaphamWellington Phoenix FC · 2011–2011
Abby ErcegAdelaide United Football Club · 2011–2013
Abderrazak HamdallahAl-Nassr · 2018–2021
Abdulaziz Al-JanoubiAl-Nassr · 1997–2007
Abdulelah Al-AmriAl-Nassr · 2019- Abdulla MadouAl-Nassr · 2012
- Abdullah Al-HamdanAl-Nassr · 2026
Abdullah Al-KhaibariAl-Nassr · 2019- Abdullah Al-WakedAl-Nassr · 2007–2009
- Abdullaziz Al-DosariAl-Nassr · 2020–2021
Abdulmajeed Al-SulayhemAl-Nassr · 2020–2025
Abdulrahman GharibAl-Nassr · 2022
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Jonathan "Jon" McKain is a Scottish Australian football player who retired from professional football in 2016 after a long and successful career. He played in countries including Romania, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia and was a fan favourite for his whole hearted displays and football abilities. After professional retirement, he played for the Rochedale Rovers in FQPL. He is generally a defender but can also play as a defensive midfielder. He was a forceful ball playing centre back or midfielder who was recognised for his work rate and discipline
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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