1. Matthew Graham McKay was born on 11 January 1983 and is a retired Australian professional footballer who last played for Australian A-League club Brisbane Roar, and previously with the Australian national team.
23 Facts About Matt McKay
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Matt McKay played an integral role in Australia's second placing in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup notably with 30m cross to centre forward Harry Kewell.
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Matt McKay was part of the Australian squad at the 2014 World Cup and 2015 AFC Asian Cup.
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Matt McKay spent his formative youth years at both the QAS and AIS.
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Matt McKay was given the number 17 shirt, which he has retained throughout his career at the Roar.
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Matt McKay has played the highest number of games for the Roar with 184 appearances, scoring 21 goals.
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Matt McKay led Brisbane to their first A-League premiership and championship in 2011.
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Matt McKay joined Changchun Yatai FC in the Chinese Super League where he made 15 appearances.
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On 16 August 2011 Rangers confirmed the signing of Matt McKay awaiting a work-permit, which was granted three days later, with a UK work visa granted a week later.
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Matt McKay made his Rangers debut against Dundee United on 10 September 2011, coming on as a late substitute.
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In January 2013, Matt McKay signed a two-year deal with Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai.
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In July 2013, Matt McKay mutually terminated his contract by the club.
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On 11 August 2013, Matt McKay was announced as Brisbane Roar Australian Marquee for the next 2 seasons.
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Matt McKay represented Australia at U-20 level in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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On 16 August 2006, Matt McKay came on as a substitute for Australia in the 90th minute of the 2007 Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait at Sydney Football Stadium for his first Socceroo cap.
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Matt McKay would have to wait until 28 January 2009 for his second cap, starting in Australia's 2011 Asian Cup qualifying match against Indonesia in Jakarta.
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Matt McKay missed out on Pim Verbeek's 2010 FIFA World Cup squad, however he returned to the Socceroos under new manager Holger Osieck and featured in three of Australia's friendlies in the leadup to the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
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Matt McKay came off the bench in the match against Paraguay on 9 October 2010 at the Sydney Football Stadium as well as coming off the bench against Egypt in Cairo on 17 November 2010.
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Matt McKay was selected for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup squad by Holger Osieck, and started in the team's pre-tournament friendly against the United Arab Emirates on 5 January 2011 in Al Ain.
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Matt McKay went on to play a part in every game Australia played at the tournament, initially coming off the bench in the first two games against India and South Korea.
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Matt McKay captained Australia for the first time on 7 December 2012 against Guam in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup qualifiers.
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Matt McKay represented Australia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, playing in his preferred midfield position.
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Matt McKay was named as part of Australia's 2015 AFC Asian Cup squad.