1. Marko Ante "Mark" Rudan was born on 27 August 1975 and is an Australian association football manager and former player, who last managed A-League Men club Western Sydney Wanderers.
25 Facts About Marko Rudan
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Marko Rudan joined NSL club Sydney United in 1993 at completion of the AIS program.
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Marko Rudan went on to start almost all matches that year, although saw red again in Round 16.
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In mid-2000, unhappy with his situation at Spirit, Marko 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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Marko 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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Marko 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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Marko Rudan cemented his place in the team for the next NSL season.
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Marko Rudan returned from suspension for new coach Terry Butcher.
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Marko 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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Marko 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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In December 2007, Marko 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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On 6 January 2009, Marko Rudan signed for Axpo Super League team FC Vaduz, based in Liechtenstein on a free transfer.
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Marko Rudan again linked up with his former manager at Avispa Fukuoka.
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Marko 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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Marko 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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Marko Rudan was made vice captain to Mark Viduka in Australia's undefeated Youth World Cup qualifying campaign and scored the only goal of the Oceania final against New Zealand.
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Marko Rudan progressed his way into the national under-23 team and played most matches qualifying for the Olympics in Atlanta.
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In 2013, Marko Rudan departed from Rockdale City Suns and was appointed head coach of Sydney United 58.
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On 30 May 2018, it was announced that Marko Rudan has signed a two-year deal as head coach of Wellington Phoenix who play in the Australian A-League.
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Marko Rudan was announced as Coach of Round 1 following the victory.
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On 23 May 2019, Marko Rudan was announced as the inaugural head coach for expansion A-League club Western United.
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Marko Rudan guided Western United to a finals berth in the club's inaugural season, with the club finishing the season 5th with a record of 12 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses.
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On 16 May 2024, Marko Rudan departed as Wanderers manager, by mutual consent.
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Marko Rudan's elder sister Mariana was a presenter on Australian football program The World Game.
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Marko Rudan reverted to using his birth name in 2022 in honour of his mother, Ana, who has been battling brain cancer.