Matthew Spiranovic
Australian footballer and national player
Born
June 27th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played as a central defender in professional football. Made debut for the national team in 2008 and participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil. Played for various clubs including Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory in the A-League and had stints overseas in Japan and Germany. Known for solid defensive skills and leadership on the field.
Represented Australia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Played for Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory
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