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| Harry Kewell |
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| Sport | Soccer |
| Club | Liverpool |
| Nickname | "H" |
| Born | 22 September, 1978; Smithfield, NSW |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Height | 1.82m (5' 9.7'') |
| Weight | 74 kg (11st 6lbs) |
| Shoe Size | US 9.5 |
| Apparel Size | L |
| Biography | Present:
Touted as the best soccer player Australia has ever produced, Harry’s game features a high degree of skill and an uncanny knack to ‘go past’ players. A cool temperament and ability to handle pressure situations are also trademarks of Harry’s game.
Harry has a huge following in his home state of New South Wales and re-knowned for his involvement with children’s charities, especially for kids with cancer.
2004
A mixed season for Harry, hampered by various niggling injuries, Harry managed only 30 appearences for the season. Despite Harry's injury frustrations, he managed to claim a start in Liverpool's incredible Champions League victory over AC Milan.
2003
After being approached by some of the biggest teams in Europe, Harry transferred to Liverpool.
Despite being hampered by an ankle injury for a significant portion of the 2003-04 season, Harry still managed to score 11 goals for his new team.
1999/00
Building on a stellar 1998/1999, Harry took his game to new heights in the 1999/2000 season, which saw him pick up the PFA (Professional Football Association) Young Footballer of the Year Award, and the Packard Bell Leeds United Football Club Player of the Year Award.
1998/99
Harry was voted the 3rd best young player in the Premier League for the 1998/1999 season.
1997
Harry Burst onto the English Premier League in 1997
1994
Harry made his international debut for the Australian Socceroos at the age of 16 verses Chile. What makes Harry’s achievements special are the sacrifices and commitment he has made to chase his dream. Harry left Australia and his family at just 16 years of age to live and play in England.
1993
At age 15 Harry was the proud recipient of a scholarship to the highly respected NSW Soccer Academy which led to a trial and eventually a contract with UK based premier league club Leeds United.
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| Achievements | Australia:
Current Member Socceroos
FIFA Confederations Cup 1997 (2nd)
Premier League:
Professional Football Association Young Player of the Year: 1999/2000
Leeds United:
Leeds United Football Club Player of the Year: 1999/2000
Liverpool:
UEFA Champions League Champions 2005 |
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