14 Facts About Alen Stajcic

Alen Stajcic is an Australian football manager and former player, and is the current manager of Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League.

Alen Stajcic was the head coach of the Philippine women's national football team from 2021 to 2023.

Alen Stajcic was appointed coach for Sydney FC in the first season of the Australian W-League.

Alen Stajcic helped the Philippines qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was the country's first ever appearance in a World Cup, after leading the team to the semifinals of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Alen Stajcic had been the head coach of the NSWIS Women's Football Program from 2002 to 2013.

Alen Stajcic started as head coach of HSHS in the foundation year and has gone on to win many titles and good performances.

In 2008, Alen Stajcic became the inaugural Sydney FC Women's head coach, until 2014.

Alen Stajcic took legal action against the FFA for the sacking and the veil of secrecy behind it, and in May 2019 this legal action lead to a settlement with a 'six figure' settlement accounting for the loss of potential World Cup bonuses and reputation damage.

On 17 June 2021, Alen Stajcic confirmed his departure from the Mariners.

In late October 2021, Alen Stajcic was appointed as head coach of the Filipinas, the Philippine women's national football team, ahead of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Alen Stajcic became the only Australian-born coach to qualify for 3 FIFA World Cups.

In March 2022, Alen Stajcic would renew his contract with the Philippines which is set to last until the World Cup despite offers from Australia and Europe.

At the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Philippines under Alen Stajcic did not advance out of the group stage.

Alen Stajcic's daughter Anika is a professional footballer currently playing for Perth Glory in the A-League Women competition, and has represented Australia at youth level.