Sydney FC
Full name | Sydney Football Club[1][2] | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Sky Blues | ||
Founded | 1 November 2004 | ||
Ground | Allianz Stadium | ||
Capacity | 42,500 | ||
Chairman | Scott Barlow | ||
Manager | Ufuk Talay | ||
League | A-League Men | ||
2022–23 | 5th of 12 | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Sydney Football Club is an Australian professional
Sydney FC is the most supported
Before the
As the only A-League team in the city for the first seven years of its existence, the club's fans hail from all across the
History
2004–2009: early years
The first steps towards the foundation of Sydney FC were taken in April 2004 when Soccer New South Wales (now
Sydney FC was officially launched as a member of the new 8-team A-League on 1 November 2004, with a 25% stake in the club held by Soccer NSW, the remainder privately owned.[14] Walter Bugno was announced as the inaugural chairman of the club. On 11 December 2004, Soccer NSW announced that it would pull out of its involvement with Sydney FC amid concerns over part owner Frank Lowy's autocratic style in establishing the club and lack of consultation with Soccer NSW on key Sydney FC issues. These included the choice of the Sydney Football Stadium over Parramatta Stadium as the team's home ground, and the erosion of Soccer NSW's initial 100 per cent involvement to just 25 per cent.[15]
By February 2005, Sydney FC had filled 16 of its allowed 20 squad positions—attracting
Sydney FC's first competitive match was against
Sydney FC's first season was ultimately a success. Finishing second behind
2009–2012: Lavicka tenure
The fresh change at the club was about to bear fruit, when Sydney announced they had signed Czech Republic manager
Sydney FC's title defence did not go smoothly. The club lost key players from its championship-winning side including
2012–2014: Farina reign
"This is huge for Sydney FC, huge for the A-League and huge for Australian football [sic]. We feel honoured that Alessandro has decided to play for Sydney FC and we share his excitement that a move to Sydney FC will create a lasting legacy for football in this country."
—Sydney FC chairman Scott Barlow, The Sydney Morning Herald
The 2012–13 season was one of high drama. There was a new head coach Ian Crook[43] and a high turnover of players in the off season. The expectations changed from a year of rebuilding to title contenders when the club acquired the services of international superstar Alessandro Del Piero.[44][45] He signed on for $2 million per year and became the highest-paid player ever in the A-League.[46]
After only six weeks into the regular season Sydney were forced to find a new coach with the shock resignation of Crook. He cited the role was "a constant burden" and was adversely affecting his health.
For the
2014–2018: Arnold era
On 8 May 2014, Sydney FC announced its new head coach for the
The following season was significantly less successful, finishing seventh in the league despite the star power of marquee
Arnold reformed Sydney for the 2016–17 season, beginning with the signings of
This did not affect the momentum however, with Arnold's men going 19 games unbeaten before losing to arch rivals Western Sydney Wanderers in the
They finished the season as double winners – winning the 2017 A-League Grand Final 4–2 (1–1 AET) on penalties against Melbourne Victory at their former home ground, Allianz Stadium. The winning penalty was scored by Johnny Warren Medallist Miloš Ninković who re-signed for a following year the next day,[82] before also being named player of the year at the club's awards night.[83]
The Sky Blues went on a successful FFA Cup run in
The 2017—18 season proved to be successful after the FFA Cup win, with the Sky Blues becoming the first ever club to win back-to-back premierships in the A-League era, and the first in Australian national league history since Melbourne Knights.
With Graham Arnold being chosen to take over the Australian national team coaching role after the 2018 World Cup, his time at the club ended when his team were defeated 3–2 by Melbourne Victory, after extra time in a semi-final of the A-League finals series of 2017/18.
2018–2023: Corica era
Steve Corica became the ninth permanent head coach of Sydney FC when his tenure was officially announced on 16 May 2018.
This was the first season Sydney temporarily moved to Jubilee Oval while their home ground, Allianz Stadium, was under renovation.[93] The team played their home matches at Jubilee, the Sydney Cricket Ground and also at Leichhardt Oval during the 2018–19 season.
The
In the finals series, Sydney FC thumped Melbourne Victory 6–1 in the semi-finals, thanks to goals from Aaron Calver, Alex Brosque, an own goal from Leigh Broxham, Adam Le Fondre and Miloš Ninković equalling the record for the largest margin of victory in The Big Blue. Sydney then travelled to Perth for the 2019 Grand Final, defeating Perth Glory in the grand final after a dramatic penalty shootout, which ended 4–1 thanks to mid-season signing Reza Ghoochannejhad scoring the decisive penalty and Andrew Redmayne saving two penalties.[97][98]
Overall, the 2018–19 season was largely a success for Steve Corica's first season in charge and the team's first season away from Allianz Stadium. They finished in the top two in all domestic competitions. However, their performance in the 2019 AFC Champions League was disappointing, as they failed to progress from the group stage. Finishing at the bottom of their group, with just three points from six matches.[99][100]
On 7 April 2021, Sydney FC became the first
Sydney FC moved into their newly rebuilt
The 2023-24 season started with success for Sydney FC, winning the
2023–Present: Talay era
The day after the mutual resignation of Steve Corica, Sydney FC appointed another former player as their new head coach, Ufuk Talay.[107]
Colours and badge
The primary club colour of Sydney FC is
The current Sydney FC badge was released on 17 May 2017 and is a reworking of a design by Liam Johnson on behalf of and submitted by the club's supporter group, The Cove. The crest features the
The initial Sydney FC badge was created and used since the club's founding in 2004. It featured a soccer ball set centrally in a stylised crest shape. Above the ball was the shape of three shells of the Sydney Opera House, and below that was the Commonwealth Star.[1]
There is a silver star atop the badge with the numeral five written inside it, representing the number of championships the club has won.
Stadiums
Sydney FC plays its home matches at the newly constructed
The home ground was built as a replacement for the original
Prior to the current season, for four years whilst the new stadium was being built between the 2018–19 and 2021–22 seasons, Sydney played its home games out of two stadiums, Leichhardt Oval and Jubilee Oval. The Sydney Cricket Ground located in Moore Park was used in its first season of this redevelopment period. With a capacity of 46,000, it was used for the club's major fixtures during their time away from their traditional home, although this was eventually abandoned until the Sydney Derby on 23 May 2021.
Sydney FC have played matches at other Sydney venues.
On 17 May 2017, the club and SCG Trust agreed to a ten-year extension of the lease.[110]
Club facilities
Sydney FC's primary training ground is at
Sponsorship
Period | Kit Manufacturer | Shirt Sponsor | Minor Sponsor |
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2005–2007 | Reebok | Healthe | HBA Insurance |
2007–2009 | Bing Lee / JVC | ||
2009–2011 | Bing Lee / Sony | MBF Health Insurance | |
2011–2012 | Adidas | Unicef[111]
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Sydney Children's Hospital / CMRI[112] |
2012–2014 | Webjet | Destination NSW / Caltex | |
2014–2015 | StarTrack / Beechwood | ||
2015–2017 | Puma | StarTrack ITP University of New South Wales | |
2017–2019 | The Star | ||
2019–2023 | Under Armour | Kennards Hire[113] | |
2023– | Macquarie University |
Supporters
As they were the only A-League team from Sydney until 2012, Sydney FC draws support from across the metropolitan region, and as a result is one of the most heavily supported clubs in the Sydney Metropolitan region. The largest and main supporter group of Sydney FC is known as "The Cove",[114] and were originally located at the Paddington (northern) end of Allianz Stadium in bays 22–26. The name came from the original name given to the colonial settlement of Sydney—Sydney Cove.
Cove members attend every home match and also travel as a group around the country to support the team at away matches. As a vocal group, The Cove demonstrates its support by singing football chants, wearing club colours, standing up, waving flags and holding banners. On 7 July 2006, Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes recorded a club song entitled 'Sydney FC for Me' with 25 members of The Cove singing back-up vocals.[115] It was released prior to the start of the 2006–07 season.
The Cove was directly involved the creation of the modern Sydney FC badge, with them putting forward designs and ideas which carried over to the finished product.[108]
Rivalries
- The Big Blue – The clash between Australia's two largest cities is perhaps the most historic rivalry in the league, with games between the two clubs often getting physical.[116]Sydney and Melbourne have been rivals on many fronts for over a century.
- The Sydney Derby – With the introduction of the Wanderers into the competition, Sydney FC now contest a true local derby for the first time. The two teams played their first match on 20 October 2012 at the then Wanderers' home ground, Parramatta Stadium. Sydney FC won the match 1–0 in front of a near-capacity crowd of 19,126 fans. On 15 December 2012 in the following derby, the Wanderers defeated Sydney FC 2–0 away from home; the two teams went on to draw 1–1 at the Wanderers' home ground during their third encounter. On 9 December 2017, Sydney FC had their largest Derby win with a 0–5 win over the Wanderers at ANZ Stadium, Sydney FC lead the head-to-head count with 16 Derby wins compared to the Wanderers' 10, with the clubs drawing 9. Sydney FC have scored 51 Derby goals while the Wanderers have scored 38.
Statistics and records
Rhyan Grant holds the record for Sydney FC appearances, having played 335 first-team matches between 2008 and 2024. The record for a goalkeeper is held by Andrew Redmayne, with 222 appearances.
The club's all-time top goalscorer in all competitions is Alex Brosque with 83 goals. Adam Le Fondre has scored the second most goals with 73 goals whilst in third is Bobô with 71 goals.
Sydney FC's highest home attendance for a league match was 41,213, recorded on 18 October 2014 at the Sydney Football Stadium against the
Win–loss record
- This list only contains teams currently in the A-League.
Opponent | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
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Perth Glory | 57 | 34 | 13 | 10 | 59.65 |
Newcastle Jets | 55 | 32 | 12 | 11 | 58.18 |
Wellington Phoenix | 49 | 27 | 6 | 16 | 55.10 |
Western United | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.85 |
Central Coast Mariners | 58 | 31 | 11 | 16 | 53.45 |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 47.37 |
Macarthur FC | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 40.00 |
Adelaide United | 63 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 42.86 |
Melbourne Victory | 64 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 39.06 |
Melbourne City | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 37.78 |
Brisbane Roar | 62 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 35.48 |
Players
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Youth
- Players to have been featured in a first-team matchday squad for Sydney FC in a competitive match
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
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Former players
Club captains
Named club captains for the season only. Does not include acting captains when club captain was unavailable or not selected.
Name | Nat | Period |
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Mark Rudan | 2005–07 | |
Tony Popovic | 2007–08 | |
Steve Corica | 2008–10 | |
Terry McFlynn | 2010–13 | |
Alessandro Del Piero | 2013–14 | |
Alex Brosque | 2014–19 | |
Alex Wilkinson | 2019–23 | |
Luke Brattan[120] | 2023– |
Academy
On 21 December 2009, Sydney FC established an academy to develop young players. The main goal of the academy was stated as to produce better players by providing technical and tactical knowledge, as well as to identify potential new talent that could represent Sydney in the National Youth League and A League in future. This began a continued commitment from Sydney to invest in and develop junior talent for the benefit of grassroots soccer. The initial 26 players were drawn from the NSW State League clubs and consisted of players aged 14–18 years old. They started training with the academy at Macquarie University.[121]
Non-playing staff
Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Manager | Ufuk Talay |
Assistant Manager | David Zdrilic[122] |
Jim van Weeren | |
Goalkeeping coach | Matthew Nash |
Corporate hierarchy
Position | Name |
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Chairman | Scott Barlow |
Director | Michael Crismale |
Director | Jon Sutton |
Director | Han Berger |
Director | Peter Paradise |
Chief Executive Officer | Adam Santo |
Head of Player Management | Alex Baumjohann[123]
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Head of Football Operations | Alex Wilkinson[124] |
Managerial history
The club's most recent manager was Steve Corica. The club's previous manager was Graham Arnold, who is the clubs most successful manager, managed the club from August 2014 to 2018. There have been nine permanent and one caretaker manager of Sydney FC since the appointment of the first professional manager, Pierre Littbarski in 2005.
Chairmen history
Chairman | Years |
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Walter Bugno | 2005–2006 |
Edmund Capon | 2006–2007 |
Andrew Kemeny | 2007–2009 |
Paul Ramsay | 2009–2012 |
Scott Barlow | 2012– |
Club awards
Hall of Fame
On 16 March 2015, Sydney FC inducted eight members into its inaugural Hall of Fame at the club's 10-year anniversary lunch.[125] Additional inductees are added to the hall of fame at the annual end of season Sky Blue Ball.[126]
Name | Role | Date Inducted |
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Steve Corica | Foundation player (2005–2010) and captain (2008–2010) | 16 March 2015 |
Dwight Yorke | Inaugural Marquee player (2005–2006) | |
Mark Rudan | Inaugural captain (2005–2008) | |
Clint Bolton | Foundation player (goalkeeper), 142 appearances (2005–2010) | |
Terry McFlynn | Foundation player, captain (2010–2013), all-time leading appearances (214) across 9 seasons (2005–2014) | |
Alessandro Del Piero | International Marquee player (2012–2014), captain (2013–14) | |
Pierre Littbarski | Inaugural coach (2005–2006), honours — OFC Club Championship (2005) and A-League Championship (2006) | |
Vítězslav Lavička | Coach (2009–2012), domestic double (A-League Premiership and Championship in 2010) | |
Alen Stajcic | W-League Coach (2008–2014), Premiers (2009, 2010–11) Champions (2009, 2013) | 14 June 2016 |
Alex Brosque[127] | Captain (2014–2019); most successful – two premierships, two championships, one FFA Cup Player (2006–2011, 2014–2019); most appearances (265) and goals (83), three consecutive Player of the Year awards (2007–2010) |
3 June 2019 |
Alex Wilkinson[128] | Captain (2019–2023); Player (2016–2023); one Player of the Year award (2021) | 9 June 2023 |
Teresa Polias | Captain (2014–2021); Player (2010–2021); two premierships, two championships, three Player of the Year awards (2012, 2013, 2019); most A–League Women appearances (157) |
Team of the Decade
In April 2015, Sydney FC also announced its Team of the Decade at the annual end of season awards night, the Sky Blue Ball.[129]
End of season awards
- Notes
- ^ Men's
- From seasons ending in 2006 to 2012, the Player of the Year was voted by the A-League playing squad. There was also a member's award.
- From seasons ending in 2013 to 2017, the Player of the Year was voted by the coaching and administration staff. The member's player of the year continued and a separate award was given to the player's player of the year.
- From seasons ending in 2018 on-wards, the Player of the Year was voted by a select panel of football and coaching staff. The member's award continued and the player's player of the year was replaced by the rising star award (Sydney FC Academy Player of the Year).
- ^ Youth
- From seasons ending in 2012 to 2019, the Youth award was voted by the Youth League playing squad for the A-League Youth competition. Since the cancellation of this tournament, the award has been given the best U-20 player from the senior squad
- ^ From seasons ending in 2006 to 2012, the Player's Player award was given to the official Sydney FC player of the year. From seasons ending in 2013 to 2017, the Player's Player of the Year was then given as a separate award. This was replaced in 2018 by the Rising Star – an award given to the Academy player of the year.
AFC Club ranking
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Honours
Domestic
- A-League Men Championship
- A-League Men Premiership
- Australia Cup
- Winners (2): 2023
- Runners-up (2): 2018
- Winners (2):
- Australian Club World Championship Qualifying Tournament
- Winners (1): 2005
Continental
- OFC Champions League
- Winners (1): 2005
- Winners (1):
Other
International record
See also
- List of Sydney FC seasons
- Sydney FC in international competition
- Sydney FC W-League
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External links
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- Sydney FC results - Latest scores for Sydney FC