18 Facts About Iain Fyfe

Iain Stuart Fyfe was born on 3 April 1982 and is a retired Australian A-League professional footballer.

On completion of his SASI program in 2000, Iain joined hometown NSL club Adelaide City.

Iain Fyfe earned a call up to the Australian Under-23 side for a friendly against Spain, but it would be the only one.

Iain Fyfe struggled to break into the Hamilton first team, making only fifteen appearances before being released in early 2005.

Iain Fyfe went on to play every match of the season up until Sydney's semi-final exit.

Iain Fyfe was Sydney's most capped player, and most consistent, only missing 3 competitive matches, in the 3 years Sydney have played in the A-League.

On 24 November 2008, it was announced in November that Iain had signed a contract with Adelaide United commencing April 2009; this brings Fyfe back to Adelaide where he began his career after 5 years playing in Sydney and Scotland.

On 14 January 2011, it was announced that Iain Fyfe would be joining K-league club Busan I'Park FC.

In January 2011, Iain Fyfe joined South Korean club Busan I'Park.

On 29 February 2012, it was announced that Iain Fyfe had signed a one-year undisclosed contract with club Adelaide United after his contract with South Korea K-League club Busan I'Park.

Iain Fyfe was linked to a move to the Iran Pro League in summer 2013.

On 2 August 2013, Mes Kerman announced that Iain Fyfe will be joined to the team after passing medical test.

In November 2016, Iain Fyfe signed a short-term deal to return to the A-League with Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement for Daniel Mullen, joining from South Australian club Campbelltown City.

Iain Fyfe started his career in 1999, joining a talent identification program at the South Australian Sports Institute, and was exposed to the international football stage.

Iain Fyfe was selected for the Australian U17 side in qualifying matches for the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship and retained his place in the Joeys squad for the final tournament in New Zealand.

Iain Fyfe entered the match as a substitute in extra time to secure the defence, but in the shoot-out he was tasked with Australia's ninth penalty kick.

Iain Fyfe's shot was dramatically saved by goalkeeper Rubinho, allowing Brazil to take the title.

On 16 February 2005, Iain Fyfe returned to Australia became the 16th member of the inaugural Sydney FC squad.