1. David Raymond Carney was born on 30 November 1983 and is an Australian retired soccer midfielder and former coach.
34 Facts About David Carney
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David Carney subsequently had spells with Blackpool, AD Alcorcon, Bunyodkor, Newcastle Jets and New York Red Bulls as well as making 48 appearances for the Australia national side for whom he scored six goals.
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Sydney-born David Carney attended Robert Townson Primary School in Campbelltown, New South Wales.
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At the age of 16, David Carney moved to England after impressing in a trial match and signing for Everton.
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David Carney trialled for newly formed A-League side Sydney FC in March 2005 and was signed to a one-year deal after impressing coach Pierre Littbarski.
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David Carney was an immediate success at the club, scoring twice at the Club World Championship Australian Qualifying Tournament, including the only goal of the final, and again at the Oceania Club Championship to help ensure the club's qualification for the Club World Championship.
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On 16 December 2005, David Carney scored the winning goal against African champions El Ahly to secure Sydney FC 5th place at the tournament.
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David Carney made 24 appearances, scoring 6 goals and creating a further 6 assists.
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David Carney's dribbling and occasional goal poaching made Carney a genuine crowd favourite at Sydney FC and he subsequently attracted the attention of a number of clubs in Europe.
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David Carney remained loyal to Sydney FC and re-signed for another season.
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David Carney made 14 appearances, scoring one goal and providing 2 assists.
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David Carney played in Sydney FC's appearances in the AFC Champions League and his good form was rewarded with selection in the Australian national team to play a friendly match against Uruguay in Sydney, and in the AFC Asian Cup tournament in Thailand and Malaysia.
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David Carney joined English Championship side Sheffield United in August 2007 for a transfer fee of A$125,000.
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David Carney played 90 minutes in each of Sheffield United's first two Football League Cup ties, setting up two goals.
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David Carney steered Sheffield United past Premier League side Bolton Wanderers, securing a position in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the only goal of the third round tie.
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In January 2009 David Carney joined Norwich City on loan until the end of the season, becoming Bryan Gunn's first signing as Norwich manager.
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On 1 September 2010, David Carney signed a one-year deal, with an option for a further year, with Blackpool, who were newly promoted to the Premier League.
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David Carney left Blackpool at the end of his contract after they were relegated to the Championship.
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In October 2011 David Carney joined Spanish Segunda Division club AD Alcorcon on a one-year deal.
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David Carney made his debut for the club in a league match against Gimnastic de Tarragona.
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On 10 February 2012, David Carney joined Uzbek League team FC Bunyodkor on trial.
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David Carney signed with Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls on 8 August 2013, a move that reunited him with Australian international teammate Tim Cahill.
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David Carney left Red Bulls on 25 November 2013, after they declined to take up the option to extend the contract.
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David Carney signed a new two-year deal with the club in May 2014.
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David Carney played in the 2017 A-League grand final, coming on as a substitute in the second half.
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David Carney scored in the penalty shoot out to help Sydney FC win against Melbourne Victory.
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David Carney made the Australian squad for the trip to Bahrain in February 2006 to play in the Socceroos first ever match in Asia, and made his full debut as a second-half substitute.
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David Carney played in his second full international against Kuwait in Sydney, Australia in August 2006.
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David Carney chose to play for Australia in the 2008 Summer Olympics, rather than staying in the UK to concentrate on the forthcoming season with Sheffield United.
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In June 2009, David Carney was an impressive figure in the team that beat Bahrain to secure qualification to the World Cup Finals in 2010.
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David Carney scored the third goal of the game with a stunning 35-yard drive into the top corner.
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David Carney was selected in the 23-man squad to play at the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa for the Socceroos.
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David Carney started for Australia in the left-back position for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar.
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In 2023 season, David Carney was appointed as head coach for NPL NSW side Wollongong Wolves FC.