William Dane

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William Dane
Personal information
Full name William Dane
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1910-1914 Holroyd United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1915–1923 Granville Magpies
International career
1922 Australia 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Dane was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a half-back for Australian clubs and the Australia national soccer team. He played in the first Australian National team that toured New Zealand in 1922.

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Club career

Dane played for the NSW club Granville Magpies from 1915, less the three years he served in WWI, which included him awarded as top goalscorer in 1920 and won a Premiership title in 1923. [1]

International career

Dane played two international matches with Australia in 1922. [2]

Career statistics

International

National teamYearCompetitiveFriendlyTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Australia 1922002020
Career total002020

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References

  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN   978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. Howe, Andrew (12 October 2006). "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps and Captains" (PDF). ozfootball.net. Football Federation Australia.