Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Australian footballer and defender
Born
March 11th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A professional footballer recognized for playing as a defender in the A-League. Played for several teams including Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory. Contributed significantly to his teams' defensive strategies and participated in various seasons of the A-League, showcasing strong performances throughout his career.
Played for Newcastle Jets in the A-League
Competed with Perth Glory in the A-League
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