Tim Cahill

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Cahill's career is marked by historic firsts and records. He is Australia's all-time leading scorer with 50 goals, the first Australian to score at a World Cup, and the first to score in three consecutive World Cups. He also became the first Australian to score at an AFC Asian Cup. His five World Cup goals remain an Australian record. At club level, he was the first Everton player in 11 years to receive a Ballon d'Or nomination. His longevity and consistency across multiple leagues and international tournaments set him apart as one of Australia's greatest football exports.

AwardsCahill won multiple individual and team honors, including Everton Player of the Season (2004-05), PFA Team of the Year selections, and AFC Asian Cup All-Star Team (2007). He was also named Oceania Footballer of the Year twice and received the Australian Sports Medal in 2005.

Honours & Distinctions

Oceania Footballer of the Year

Oceania Football Confederation·2006

Awarded to the best male footballer in Oceania.

Australian Sports Medal

Government of Australia·2005

Awarded for contributions to Australian sport.

Football Australia Hall of Fame

Football Australia·2023

Inducted for his services to Australian football.

Records & Feats

Most goals for Australia national team

Career Milestone·2018

Scored 50 goals in 108 appearances, the highest total for any Australian male footballer.

First Australian to score at a FIFA World Cup

Historic First·2006

Scored Australia's first-ever World Cup goal in 2006 against Japan.

First Australian to score in three consecutive World Cups

Historic First·2014

Scored in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 tournaments.

Most World Cup goals by an Australian

Record·2014

Scored 5 goals across three World Cups, an Australian record.

First Australian to score at an AFC Asian Cup

Historic First·2007

Scored against Oman in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup group stage.