23 Facts About Mark Rudan

1.

Marko Rudan was born on 27 August 1975, previously known as Mark Rudan and is an Australian soccer manager and former player.

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2.

Mark Rudan is currently the head coach for A-League Men club Western Sydney Wanderers.

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3.

Mark Rudan joined NSL club Sydney United in 1993 at completion of the AIS program.

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4.

Mark Rudan went on to start almost all matches that year, although saw red again in Round 16.

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5.

In mid-2000, unhappy with his situation at Spirit, Mark Rudan bought out the remainder of his contract and moved to German second division club Alemannia Aachen on a free transfer.

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6.

Mark Rudan returned to on-field matters but unable to settle in the team, he and the club sought to part ways.

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7.

Mark Rudan continued on to a spell at Nanjing Yoyo in the Chinese first-division, before returning to Australia to link up again with Sydney United.

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8.

Mark Rudan cemented his place in the team for the next NSL season.

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9.

Mark Rudan was signed into the inaugural squad and honoured as club captain.

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10.

Mark Rudan returned from suspension for new coach Terry Butcher.

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11.

Mark Rudan captained the side through the group matches, playing all six games, and drawing upon his previous experiences in Asian football.

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12.

Mark Rudan is remembered as the club's first Footballing Legend as more than 4000 fans waited outside the stadium singing his name after the game in acknowledgement of his achievements for the club.

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13.

In December 2007, Mark Rudan signed a deal with J2 League side Avispa Fukuoka, linking up with his former coach of Sydney FC Pierre Littbarski and replacing former teammate Alvin Ceccoli.

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14.

On 6 January 2009, Mark Rudan signed for Axpo Super League team FC Vaduz, based in Liechtenstein on a free transfer.

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15.

Mark Rudan again linked up with his former manager at Avispa Fukuoka.

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16.

Mark Rudan left Adelaide after their final group game in the AFC Champions League as he announced his retirement as a player, and intends to move into coaching.

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17.

Mark Rudan joined the Young Socceroos squad for a South American tour in 1993, including a youth tournament mostly including club sides.

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18.

Mark Rudan progressed his way into the national under-23 team and played most matches qualifying for the Olympics in Atlanta.

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19.

In 2013, Mark Rudan departed from Rockdale City Suns and was appointed head coach of Sydney United 58.

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20.

On 30 May 2018, it was announced that Mark Rudan has signed a two-year deal as head coach of Wellington Phoenix who play in the Australian A-League.

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21.

Mark Rudan was announced as Coach of Round 1 following the victory.

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22.

On 23 May 2019, Mark Rudan was announced as the inaugural head coach for expansion A-League club Western United.

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23.

Mark Rudan's elder sister Mariana was a presenter on Australian football program The World Game.

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