List of Central Coast Mariners FC international footballers

Michael McGlinchey made 27 international appearances (for New Zealand) while at the Mariners, the most of any player.

Central Coast Mariners Football Club is an Australian professional association football club based in Gosford, New South Wales. Founded in 2004, the team entered the A-League in its inaugural season in 2005–06.

Central Coast has been A-League Champions twice, in 2012–13 and 2022–23, and A-League Premiers twice, in 2007–08 and 2011–12. They play home games at Central Coast Stadium.

The following list contains all footballers who have represented their country at full international level whilst a Mariners player.

Introduction

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Central Coast's first international was defender Michael Beauchamp, who appeared for Australia on 22 February 2006, in a 3–1 win over Bahrain. New Zealand midfielder Michael McGlinchey is Central Coast's most-capped player, appearing in 27 games for his country between 2009 and 2019 while at the club.

The majority of Central Coast players that have received international caps are for Australia. In 2009, John Hutchinson became the first player to be capped for a nation outside of Australia or New Zealand while at the Mariners, when he made his debut for Malta.

Central Coast has some players who have represented their country in major international tournaments whilst at the club.

FIFA World Cup

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The first Central Coast player to be selected for the FIFA World Cup was Michael Beauchamp, who was a surprise selection for Australia in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.[1] He went on to join 1. FC Nürnberg after the tournament. Beauchamp did not make an appearance at the 2006 tournament, but did go on to take the field in the 2010 FIFA World Cup (after leaving the Mariners).

Michael McGlinchey was selected for New Zealand's squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but did not make an appearance. He joined Motherwell on loan in the leadup to the competition, however, his loan deal expired on 9 May 2010, prior to the tournament's commencement.[2]

Three Mariners players (Jason Cummings, Garang Kuol and Danny Vukovic) were selected in Australia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – the first time three or more players had been included in an Australian FIFA World Cup squad from a single A-League Men club.[3] Kuol made two appearances off the bench in the tournament, while Cummings appeared once.[4]

Continental tournaments

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Michael McGlinchey was in the New Zealand team for the 2012 OFC Nations Cup. He made three appearances in the tournament as New Zealand finished third.

At the 2024 OFC Nations Cup, Mariners defender Brian Kaltak was named as captain of host nation Vanuatu.[5]

Key

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  • The following list contains only players who gained international caps whilst a registered player of Central Coast Mariners. Caps gained prior to joining and subsequent to leaving the club are not included.
  • Table headings: Apps = Total number of appearances for the national side while a Mariners player; Goals = Total number of goals for the national side while a Mariners player; Years = Dates of international caps as a Mariners player; Ref = source of information
  • Playing positions: GK = Goalkeeper; DF = Defender; MF = Midfielder; FW = Forward
  •    † Players with this colour and symbol in the "Name" column are currently signed to Central Coast.

List of players

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Midfielder John Hutchinson is Central Coast's all-time record appearance holder, and also had eleven caps for Malta.
As of 17 November 2024
List of Central Coast Mariners FC players making full international appearances
Name Nation Position Intl. Years Caps Goals Notes
John Aloisi  Australia FW 2008 1 0 [6]
Michael Beauchamp  Australia DF 2006 2 0
Jason Cummings  Australia FW 2022–2023 3 1 [a][7]
Mitchell Duke  Australia FW 2013 4 2 [8]
Dean Heffernan  Australia DF 2009–2010 2 1 [9]
John Hutchinson  Malta MF 2009–2011 11 0 [10]
Mile Jedinak  Australia MF 2008 3 0 [11]
Brian Kaltak †  Vanuatu DF 2023–2024 9 0
Garang Kuol  Australia MF 2022 3 0 [a]
Michael McGlinchey  New Zealand MF 2009–2019 27 3
Nik Mrdja  Australia FW 2007 1 0 [12]
Josh Nisbet  Australia MF 2024 2 0 [13]
Tom Rogic  Australia MF 2012 4 0 [14]
Storm Roux †  New Zealand DF 2013–2024 13 0
Kye Rowles  Australia DF 2022 2 0 [15]
Mathew Ryan  Australia GK 2012 2 0 [16]
Matt Simon  Australia FW 2009 2 0 [17]
Ruon Tongyik  Australia DF 2021 2 0
Tony Vidmar  Australia DF 2006 1 0 [18]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Represented his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

References

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  1. ^ "Three bolters in Socceroos squad". ABC News. 10 May 2006. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ^ "McGlinchey on loan to Motherwell". Central Coast Mariners FC. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. ^ Lynch, Joey (11 November 2022). "Australia's family club achieves special World Cup first: 'It's a place to arrive'". Optus Sport. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Socceroos at Home: A-League Men's 2022/23 Round 7 Preview". Socceroos. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Brian is back: national team captain is home alongside three more Australian-based players heading for OFC Nations Cup". Oceania Football Center. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  6. ^ "John Aloisi". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  7. ^ "ISL: A-League winning forward Jason Cummings signs 3-year contract with Mohun Bagan". The Times of India. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  8. ^ Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  9. ^ Somerford, Ben (30 January 2010). "Heff explains Terriers move". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  10. ^ Prichard, Greg (23 April 2015). "Weird and exciting time for retiring Hutchinson". The World Game. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  11. ^ Hassett, Sebastian (26 December 2008). "Turkish delight for $800,000 Jedinak". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
  12. ^ Sygall, David. "In good nik". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 August 2008.
  13. ^ "Johnny Warren Medallist and treble winner Josh Nisbet departs Mariners". Central Coast Mariners FC. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  14. ^ Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  15. ^ Curulli, Chris (10 June 2022). "Socceroo Kye Rowles joins Hearts' Aussie contingent". Socceroos. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  16. ^ "Mat Ryan signs for Club Brugge". FTBL.com.au. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Matt at home with Mariners". Football Federation Australia. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  18. ^ "Tony Vidmar". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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