17 Facts About Jason Culina

Only after moving to Twente did Jason Culina begin to shine at the top level in club football.

On 9 January 2009, Jason Culina announced his intention to return to Australia after turning down a contract extension from PSV as he sought a new challenge and a fresh start in Australia.

On 22 February 2011, it was revealed Jason Culina would join his father Branko Jason Culina at Newcastle Jets.

Jason Culina's contract was set aside, but he continued his rehab and training with the club.

On 12 October 2012, Jason Culina signed with A-League club Sydney FC.

Jason Culina announced his retirement on 18 June 2013 at a Football Federation Australia function.

In 2015, Jason Culina joined the King's School football coaching staff, helping with the school's first team.

In 2016, Jason Culina moved to St Joseph's College, and was the college's technical director of football and coach of the First XI.

On 16 August 2017, Jason Culina was appointed head coach of Sydney United 58 after Mark Rudan resigned Jason Culina announced his resignation from the role eight games into the season, with four wins and four losses to his side's name.

Jason Culina is coach of Sydney United 58 FC under 12's.

On 10 August 2023 Jason Culina joined Western Sydney Wanderers as their Head of Academy Coaches.

Jason Culina made his debut for the Australia national team against South Africa in 2005.

Jason Culina became a regular starter for the Socceroos under head coach Guus Hiddink, who was his club coach at PSV.

Jason Culina played in both legs of the World Cup play-off against Uruguay where Australia qualified for the 2006 World Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

Jason Culina was selected in the Australian squad for the World Cup, held in Germany, and started all four of Australia's matches.

Jason Culina is the youngest son of former Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets coach Branko Jason Culina.

Jason Culina's son Roman, is a footballer, who currently plays for the Western Sydney Wanderers NPL NSW squad.