Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 August 1966 | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1992 | Melita Eagles | 66 | (5) |
1991 | Blacktown City | ||
International career | |||
1991 | Australia | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Andrew Callanan (born 30 August 1966) is an Australian former soccer player.
Callanan played for the Melita Eagles (now Parramatta FC) between 1998 and 1992. [1] [2] [3] He spent time with Blacktown City in 1991. [4]
Callanan made two official appearances for Australia, although also represented them for three other games that were not considered full international matches. [5]
Callanan's only official international caps for Australia were against New Zealand as a part of the Trans-Tasman Cup in 1991. He started both games and helped Australia to victory twice. [6] [7] [8]
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