Brett Holman

Footballer and Socceroos representative

Brett Holman - Footballer and Socceroos representative
Born

March 27th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional football as a midfielder, representing Australia in international competitions. Started the career at Melbourne Victory, contributing to the club's successes. Had stints with various clubs in the Netherlands, England, and the UAE, including Al Ain FC. Was part of the Australian national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Participated in the AFC Asian Cup and played a crucial role in qualifying matches for major tournaments.

Represented Australia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Played for Melbourne Victory and Al Ain FC

Contributed to Australia’s 2015 AFC Asian Cup campaign

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