Harry Kewell

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Harry Kewell's career is studded with achievements that set him apart in Australian football. He was the first Australian to win the PFA Young Player of the Year, and he remains the only Australian man to have played in a Champions League final. His goal against Croatia in the 2006 World Cup was a historic moment for the Socceroos, and he was voted Australia's greatest soccer player in 2012. His record of 29 Champions League appearances is the most by any Australian or New Zealand player, a testament to his longevity at the top level.

AwardsHarry Kewell won the PFA Young Player of the Year in 2000, the first Australian to do so. He was also named FFA Footballer of the Year multiple times and included in the AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament in 2007 and 2011. In 2011, he received the Joe Marston Medal for his performance in the A-League Grand Final. His team honours include the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2005 and the Turkish Süper Lig with Galatasaray in 2008.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Australia Medal (OAM)

Government of Australia·2007

Awarded for services to football as a player and role model.

Australia's Greatest Soccer Player

Fan and media vote·2012

Voted by fans, players, and media as the greatest Australian soccer player of all time.

UEFA Champions League Appearances Record (Antipodean)

UEFA·2008

Most Champions League appearances by an Australian or New Zealand player, with 29.

Rankings & Lists

Australia's Greatest Soccer Player

Fan and media vote·2012

Records & Feats

Most UEFA Champions League appearances by an Australian or New Zealand player

Career Milestone·2008

29 appearances across Leeds United and Liverpool.

Only Australian man to play in a UEFA Champions League final

Historic First·2005

Started the 2005 final for Liverpool against AC Milan.