Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill is an Australian football icon and one of the greatest Socceroos of all time. Known for his tireless energy, aerial ability, and knack for scoring crucial goals, he enjoyed a legendary career with Everton in the Premier League and represented Australia at four FIFA World Cups.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Sydney United | 1 | 0 |
| 1997–2004 | Millwall | 217 | 52 |
| 2004–2012 | Everton | 226 | 56 |
| 2012–2014 | New York Red Bulls | 62 | 14 |
| 2014–2015 | Shanghai Shenhua | 28 | 11 |
| 2015–2016 | Hangzhou Greentown | 17 | 4 |
| 2016–2017 | Melbourne City | 28 | 11 |
| 2018 | Millwall | 10 | 0 |
| 2018–2019 | Jamshedpur | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 800+ | 150+ | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2018 | Australia | 108 | 50 |
🏆 Honours
Club
- Millwall – Football League Second Division: 2000–01
- New York Red Bulls – MLS Supporters’ Shield: 2013
Australia
- AFC Asian Cup: 2015
⭐ Individual Awards
- Oceania Footballer of the Year: 2004
- Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2007, 2015
- PFA Australian Footballer of the Year: 2009
- Everton Player of the Season: 2004–05
- Inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
🎨 Style of Play
Cahill was renowned for his unmatched timing in the air despite his modest height, consistently scoring headed goals. A box-to-box attacking midfielder, he thrived on late runs into the box and delivered decisive goals in high-pressure matches.
👔 Managerial Career
Tim Cahill has not taken up a senior managerial role. However, he has been involved in football development projects, punditry, and ambassadorial work after retirement.