MELBOURNE Victory have picked up free agent fringe Socceroo Nathan Coe on a three year deal as an experienced pair of gloves to bolster their leaky backyline.
The 28 year-old was presented to the media at his new AAMI Park home this morning, before joining his Victory teammates for his first training session on Gosch’s Paddock.
Melbourne Victory Coach Ange Postecoglou said Coe’s addition to the squad was of great significance.
“We are delighted to welcome Nathan to Melbourne Victory,” Postecoglou said.
“I coached Nathan in the early stages of his career at various national team levels and he’s not only a committed footballer, but he is also a great character to have in the change room.
“Nathan has been part of some massive clubs throughout his career to date and his experience in Europe, as well as with the Socceroos, will be invaluable - both on and off the pitch.”
Coe comes in after youngster Laurence Thomas suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat in goals against Brisbane Roar while fellow keeper Tando Velaphi has only just come back from long-term injury.
Nathan Coe:
Born: June 1, 1984 (28 years)
Height: 193cm (6’ 4”)
Weight: 81kg
Position: Goalkeeper
Preferred Foot: Right
Nationality: Australian
International Honours:
2011 - present: Socceroos – 3 appearances (3 clean sheets)
2004: Australia U/23 Squad Member
2002: Australia U/20, 18 appearances, including Under-20 World Cup.
2000: Australia U/17, 15 appearances, including Under-17 World Cup, where he was selected in World XI.
Clubs:
2011/12: SonderjyskE, Denmark – 31 appearances (7 CS), 5 Cup appearances (2 CS)
- made the most saves in the Danish Superligaen
2010/11: SonderjyskE, Denmark - 33 appearances (8 CS)
- made the most saves in the Danish Superligaen
2009/10: Randers FC, Denmark – 5 appearances (1 CS)
2008/09: FC Copenhagen, Denmark (Danish Champions) – 3 appearances (2 CS)
- UEFA Cup, Danish League & Danish Cup. Reserves – 20 appearances
2009: Orgryte IS, Sweden (on loan from FC Copenhagen) – 5 appearances (2 CS)
2007/08: FC Copenhagen, Denmark – 4 appearances (3 CS)
- UEFA Cup, Danish League & Danish Cup
- Reserves – 18 appearances
2004-07: PSV Eindhoven, Holland – 0 appearances
- Reserves: 55 appearances
2002-04: Inter Milan, Italy – 0 appearances
- Reserves: 12 appearances
2000/01: Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) – 25 appearances
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