Sydney FC have unveiled their all-time best-ever squads in both the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women, with the star-studded line-ups featuring some of the greats of the A-Leagues’ first two decades.
The two illustrious teams were revealed at the club’s Sky Blue Ball on Wednesday night.
The squads were selected by Sydney FC’s members via a voting process, honouring the most impactful players in the club’s 20-year history, with Subway Socceroos, CommBank Matildas, Jonny Warren and Julie Dolan Medallists and star imports galore all making the cut.
Sydney FC chief executive officer Mark Aubrey congratulated the 32 players and two coaches selected in the two squads, highlighting the member vote as a fitting way to commemorate their respective contributions to the club across the last 20 years.
“These teams represent the very best of Sydney FC’s history and are a tribute to the world-class talent that has worn the Sky Blue jersey.
“From club legends to international stars, every player on this list has made a lasting impact, and it is only fitting that they be honoured in our 20th year,” he said.
“To have our Members vote and celebrate these players in our 20th season is incredibly special. It reflects the passion of our fans and the deep connection our club has built with the community over two decades.”
Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Sydney FC’s all-time best Isuzu UTE A-League squad was selected by club members, with the following criteria restricting the players eligible for nomination:
- A minimum of 30 Isuzu UTE A-League appearances
- Players who had received major Sydney FC or A-Leagues honours (eg: Golden Boots, Grand Final Player of the Match, Johnny Warren Medals)
- Players selected in the club’s 2015 Team of the Decade
Club legend and all-time leading goalscorer Alex Brosque was picked as the captain of the 16-player squad, while Graham Arnold, former Socceroos boss and themost successful coach in Sydney FC history, was named head coach.
Head Coach: Graham Arnold
Goalkeeper: Andrew Redmayne
Defenders: Rhyan Grant, Alex Wilkinson, Jordy Buijs, Michael Zullo
Midfielders: Anthony Caceres, Milos Ninkovic, Adrian Mierzejewski, Joe Lolley
Forwards: Alex Brosque (Captain), Bobô
Bench: Danny Vukovic, Alessandro Del Piero, Terry McFlynn, Adam Le Fondre, Steve Corica
Ninja A-League Women
Much like the men’s squad, Sydney FC’s all-time best Ninja A-League squad was selected via the following criteria:
- A minimum of 24 Ninja A-League appearances
- Players who had received major Sydney FC or A-Leagues honours (eg: Golden Boots, Grand Final Player of the Match, Julie Dolan Medals)
Unsurprisingly, current head coach Ante Juric was picked as the best coach in Sydney’s Ninja A-League history, while Matildas legends Sam Kerr, Kyah Simon, Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy were all picked in a squad captained by current Sydney FC skipper Natalie Tobin.
Head Coach: Ante Juric
Goalkeeper: Jada Whyman
Defenders: Natalie Tobin (Captain), Alanna Kennedy, Charlotte McLean, Tori Tumeth
Midfielders: Caitlin Foord, Cortnee Vine, Teresa Polias (Captain), Mackenzie Hawkesby
Forwards: Sam Kerr, Remy Siemsen
Bench: Aubrey Bledsoe, Kirsty Fenton, Kyah Simon, Indiana Dos Santos, Princess Ibini
