Tom Rogic

Australian footballer and Celtic star

Tom Rogic - Athletes & Sports Figures born December 16th, 1992
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This Australian footballer played as a midfielder and gained recognition for his technical skills and playmaking abilities. He began his senior career with Central Coast Mariners before transferring to Celtic in 2013. With Celtic, he won multiple Scottish Premiership titles and contributed significantly to the team's success in the Scottish Cup and League Cup. The player also represented Australia in international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup, helping the national team advance in various tournaments.

Winning multiple Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic

Scoring in the 2017 Scottish Cup Final

Representing Australia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

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