25 Facts About Michael Beauchamp

Michael Francis Beauchamp was born on 8 March 1981 and is an Australian former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Michael Beauchamp was a member of the Australian 2006 World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup squads.

Michael Beauchamp appeared just once for the Stallions in his first season, fighting for a spot ahead of Australian representative Mark Babic.

Michael Beauchamp was a key player for the Mariners in the inaugural A-League season, starting 22 times in central defence.

The Mariners finished third and progressed to the Grand Final, with Michael Beauchamp playing the full 90 minutes in the decider.

Michael Beauchamp received numerous accolades from the press and fans for his impressive season, chosen as "Player of the Year" by Australian football magazine FourFourTwo, and was the most popular selection in the A-League "Fans' Team of the Year", although he was ineligible for the Johnny Warren Medal after receiving a red card in a round 11 clash with Sydney FC.

Michael Beauchamp collected the inaugural "Mariners Medal" after being voted as the most outstanding Central Coast player by his teammates.

Michael Beauchamp has since become a regular of the starting first team, occasionally coming off the bench.

Michael Beauchamp scored his first goal against Energie Cottbus on 18 February 2007.

Michael Beauchamp signed a two-year deal with Melbourne Heart on 17 May 2010, returning to the A-League following a four-year stint in Europe.

Michael Beauchamp was the sixteenth player to pledge his future to John van 't Schip's new side.

Michael Beauchamp featured 23 times for the club, including nineteen starts, in its inaugural season.

Michael Beauchamp struggled to cement a position in the starting team due to the good form of younger teammate Michael Marrone.

On 20 April 2011, it was announced that Michael Beauchamp had signed for Sydney FC on a multi-year contract.

Michael Beauchamp had been released a year early from his contract with the Melbourne Heart for the move to take place.

Michael Beauchamp joins Jamie Coyne who moved from Perth Glory.

Michael Beauchamp was substituted off in the 83rd minute of the match, and was replaced by Perth Glory defender Joshua Risdon.

Michael Beauchamp was released by the Wanderers on 21 May 2014.

In late 2016, Michael Beauchamp returned to Marconi Stallions, the club he left in 2002.

Michael Beauchamp was called up into the Australian national under-23 squad in January 2004 for the 2004 Summer Olympics qualifying tournament under Frank Farina.

In 2005, Michael Beauchamp got his first taste at the senior level as he was twice called into the Socceroos training camp in the Netherlands under Guus Hiddink.

The first occasion was in place of injured captain Craig Moore, but Michael Beauchamp was called up again in the lead-up to Australia's 2006 World Cup qualification tie against the Solomon Islands.

Michael Beauchamp did not make an appearance during the finals tournament, but picked up his second international cap in a warm-up game against Liechtenstein, playing 12 minutes as a substitute for Craig Moore.

Michael Beauchamp came on late in the game, replacing Tony Popovic.

On 16 July 2007, in something of a redemption for the above incident, Michael Beauchamp scored the opening goal in Australia's must-win match in the group stage of the 2007 Asian Cup against Thailand.