Terry McFlynn
Irish footballer and midfielder
Born
March 27th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Began career at Nottingham Forest before moving to Australia to play for Sydney FC in the A-League. Contributed to Sydney FC's success from 2005 to 2014. Gained recognition for consistent performances and leadership on the field. Retired from professional football after the 2014 season.
Played for Sydney FC from 2005 to 2014
Won two A-League championships with Sydney FC
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