Sydney FC
Squad
Rhyan Grant2008current
Matthew Jurman2013current
Alex Brosque2014current
Shane Smeltz2014current
Filip Hološko2015current
Mickaël Tavares2015current
Miloš Ninković2015current
Alexander Baumjohann2019current
Cameron Devlincurrent
Michael Thwaite2002–2002- Alvin Ceccoli2005–2007
David Carney2005–2007
David Zdrilic2005–2008
Dwight Yorke2005–2006
Kazuyoshi Miura2005–2005
Mark Milligan2005–2008
Mark Rudan2005–2007
Matthew Bingley2005–2006
Steve Corica2005–2010
Ufuk Talay2005–2008- Alex Brosque2006–2011
- Benito Carbone2006–2006
Jeremy Brockie2006–2007
Dean Bouzanis2007–2007- Juninho Paulista2007–2008
- Matthew Jurman2007–2007
Tony Popovic2007–2008
John Aloisi2008–2010- Matthew Jurman2008–2010
Simon Colosimo2008–2010
Dimitri Petratos2010–2012
Hayden Foxe2010–2011
Hirofumi Moriyasu2010–2012
Terry Antonis2010–2015
Brett Emerton2011–2014
Michael Beauchamp2011–2012
Alessandro Del Piero2012–2014
Jason Culina2012–2013- Krunoslav Lovrek2012–2013
Joel Griffiths2013–2013
Lucas Neill2013–2013- Ranko Despotović2013–2014
Richard Garcia2013–2014
Alex Gersbach2014–2016
Marc Janko2014–2015
Saša Ognenovski2014–2015- David Carney2016–2018
Adrian Mierzejewski2017–2018
Daniel De Silva2018–2019- Joel King2018–2022
Siem de Jong2018–2019- Marco Tilio2019–2020
Jack Rodwell2022–2024
Mustafa Amini2022–2022
Róbert Mak2022–2024
Douglas Costa2024–2025
Sydney FC is a professional soccer club based in Sydney, Australia, competing in the A-League Men.
Established in 2004, Sydney FC was one of the eight founding teams of the inaugural A-League season in 2005–06.
The club was officially launched on November 1, 2004, after a competitive bidding process for a place in the A-League.
Biography
Formation
Sydney FC, a professional soccer club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, was established in 2004 as one of the eight founding teams of the A-League Men. The club's formation began when Soccer New South Wales announced its intention to bid for a license in the new league, leading to a competitive bid process that ultimately saw Sydney FC emerge as the sole candidate after the withdrawal of rival bidder Nick Politis. Officially launched on November 1, 2004, Sydney FC started its journey with a 25% stake held by Soccer NSW, while the remainder was privately owned. Walter Bugno was appointed as the inaugural chairman, marking the beginning of a new era in Australian soccer.
Early Years and Development
The club quickly filled its roster with notable players, including Socceroos like Alvin Ceccoli, as it prepared for the inaugural 2005–06 A-League season. Sydney FC's early years were marked by significant achievements, including winning the A-League Men Championship in 2006, which set the tone for their competitive spirit in the league. Over the years, they have continued to build a strong team, achieving multiple championships and premierships, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in Australian football.
Legacy and Achievements
Sydney FC has a rich legacy, highlighted by their impressive record of five A-League Men Championships, four Premierships, and two Australia Cup victories. The club also celebrated its 10-year anniversary by inducting eight members into its Hall of Fame and announcing its Team of the Decade. As they approach their 20th anniversary in 2025, Sydney FC continues to honor its history while striving for future success in both domestic and continental competitions.
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Career & Clubs
2004–2009: Foundation Years
The first steps towards the foundation of Sydney FC were taken in April 2004 when Soccer New South Wales (now Football NSW) announced its intention to bid for a licence in the new A-League competition. The bid was lodged with the Australian Soccer Association (now Football Australia) on 19 July, challenged only by a consortium headed by Nick Politis, known as the "Sydney Blues", for Sydney's place in the 'one team per city' competition. A public row broke out between the two bidders after reports that the ASA were set to vote in favour of Sydney FC, causing Politis to withdraw his support for a team, and leaving Sydney FC as the only candidate remaining. Sydney FC was officially launched as a member of the new 8-team A-League on 1 November 2004, with a 25% stake in the club held by Soccer NSW, the remainder privately owned. Walter Bugno was announced as the inaugural chairman of the club. On 11 December 2004, Soccer NSW announced that it would pull out of its involvement with Sydney FC amid concerns over part owner Frank Lowy's autocratic style in establishing the club and lack of consultation with Soccer NSW on key Sydney FC issues. These included the choice of the Sydney Football Stadium over Parramatta Stadium as the team's home ground, and the erosion of Soccer NSW's initial 100 per cent involvement to just 25 per cent. By February 2005, Sydney FC had filled 16 of its allowed 20 squad positions—attracting Socceroos Alvin Ceccoli,…
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Legacy
Hall of Fame
On 16 March 2015, Sydney FC inducted eight members into its inaugural Hall of Fame at the club's 10-year anniversary lunch. Additional inductees are added to the hall of fame at the annual end of season Sky Blue Ball.
Team of the Decade
In April 2015, Sydney FC also announced its Team of the Decade at the annual end of season awards night, the Sky Blue Ball.
20th Anniversary Team
On 4 June 2025, Sydney FC announced its 20th anniversary team which was voted by club members.
End of season awards
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Domestic
A-League Men Championship Winners (5) : 2006, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2020 (record) Runners-up (3): 2015, 2021, 2026 A-League Men Premiership Winners (4) : 2009–10, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20 (record) Runners-up (4): 2005–06, 2014–15, 2018–19, 2020–21 Australia Cup Winners (2): 2017, 2023 Runners-up (2): 2016, 2018 Australian Club World Championship Qualifying Tournament Winners (1): 2005
Continental
OFC Champions League Winners (1): 2005
Other
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Identifiers & aliases
Sydney Football Club, commonly known as Sydney FC, is a professional soccer club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. They compete in the top-tier men's league in Australia, the A-League Men. Established in 2004, they were among the eight founding teams for the inaugural 2005–06 A-League season.
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