Paul Wade was born on 20 March 1962 and is an Australian retired soccer player, who is best known for his long-term role as captain of the national team.
10 Facts About Paul Wade
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Paul Wade played just one season with Green Gully before joining Brunswick Juventus the following season and helping them win the 1985 NSL Championship.
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Paul Wade played two seasons with Brunswick before joining South Melbourne FC.
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Paul Wade would become a key player in the Hellas midfield and become a fan favourite known for his intense work rate and tackling.
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Paul Wade would spend eight seasons at the club, winning another NSL title in 1991 under the guidance of Ferenc Puskas.
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Paul Wade joined the Canberra Cosmos in 1995 for what would be his final two seasons, but was unable to help the team from the bottom of the standings in either campaign.
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Paul Wade announced his retirement from competitive football in 1997 at the end of the NSL season.
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Paul Wade would become known as Mr Socceroo for his longevity and performances for the national side.
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In total, Paul Wade played 118 games for Australia between 1986 and 1996.
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Paul Wade represented the Socceroos at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea and in two FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns.