Iain Ramsay

Australian footballer, played for Melbourne

Iain Ramsay - Australian footballer, played for Melbourne
Born

February 27th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Born in 1988, Australian footballer played primarily as a winger. Ramsay began his professional career with the Melbourne Victory in the A-League. During his tenure, he contributed to the team's successes in various competitions. Following his time in Melbourne, he played for a series of clubs in Australia and abroad, including a stint in the Malaysian league. His skill set included pace and dribbling, which made him a consistent offensive threat.

Played for Melbourne Victory in A-League

Competitions won with Melbourne Victory

Contributed to team performance in various leagues

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