Aziz Behich

Biography

Debut: 14/11/2012 against Korea Republic

Socceroos Cap Number: 547

Appearances (goals): 83 (3)

Major tournaments: FIFA World Cup 2018, 2022. AFC Asian Cup 2015, 2019, 2023

Current Club: Melbourne City

Junior Club: Meadow Park SC (Football Victoria)

Aziz Behich is the ninth most capped Socceroo in history and moments like his qualifying goal against Japan reminded the nation just why.

The 35-year-old from Melbourne debuted back in 2012 after impressing with Melbourne Heart (now City) in the A-League Men. He was subsequently part of the victorious AFC Asian Cup 2015™ squad and a consistent Socceroo ever since.

In clubland, the left-back spent time overseas at clubs such as Bursaspor, PSV Eindhoven and Dundee United before returning to Australia to play for Melbourne City in 2023.

Behich started all four matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and, with his experience and ability up and down the left-hand flank, will once again play a big role in the 2026 edition of the tournament.

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