Zac Anderson
Zachary Michael Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1991 Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Former professional soccer player, Chief Operating Officer |
| Years active | 2009–2022 (player) |
| Known for | Centre back in professional soccer; COO at Brisbane Roar FC |
Zachary Michael Anderson (born 30 April 1991) is a former Australian professional soccer player who operated primarily as a centre back. He is presently the Chief Operating Officer at Brisbane Roar FC.
Originating from Queensland, Anderson launched his professional journey with Gold Coast United FC in 2009. He later transferred to Central Coast Mariners in 2012 and then to Sydney FC in 2015. In 2016, he ventured abroad to the UAE, signing with Emirates Club, before moving to Malaysia six months afterward.
On the international stage, Anderson has represented Australia at both the U-20 and U-23 levels.
Gold Coast United
Anderson made his first appearance for Gold Coast United FC on 20 November 2009 during a 1–1 draw against Adelaide United. His inaugural goal for the club came on 18 March 2012 in a victory over Perth Glory.
Central Coast Mariners
On 15 May 2012, Anderson committed to the Central Coast Mariners for the A-League season. Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 A-League season, he was among seven players released by the club.
Sydney FC
Anderson signed a one-year contract with Sydney FC on 14 July 2015 for the 2015-16 season, reuniting with former manager Graham Arnold, coaches Andrew Clark and John Crawley, and teammate Matt Simon, who also departed Central Coast Mariners after the 2015–16 season. His competitive debut came in a defeat against Urawa Red Diamonds during the 2016 AFC Champions League. In May 2016, Sydney FC confirmed that Anderson would not be retained for the subsequent season.
Emirates Club
In June 2016, Anderson agreed to a two-year contract with UAE Arabian Gulf League team Emirates Club. However, after just six months and four appearances conceding ten goals, he was released.
Kedah FA
At the start of 2017, Anderson joined Malaysian Super League side Kedah FA, following former Sydney FC colleague Shane Smeltz. He played a role in securing a fourth-place league finish and winning the Malaysian FA Cup. On 16 September 2017, Anderson announced his exit alongside striker Ken Ilsø to explore other career opportunities.
Perak TBG F.C.
After his spell with PKNS FC, Anderson signed with Perak TBG F.C. on 26 December 2018.
Hougang United
On 28 January 2020, Anderson became part of Singapore Premier League club Hougang United FC for the upcoming season.
Olympic FC
In March 2022, Olympic FC declared Anderson's retirement from professional football as he shifted focus towards his business enterprise, First Eleven Club.
International career
On 7 March 2012, Anderson received selection for the Australia Olympic football team squad competing in an Asian Olympic Qualifier matchup against Iraq.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Gold Coast United FC | 2009–10 | A-League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2011–12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |||
| Total | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||
| Central Coast Mariners | 2012–13 | A-League | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | 28 | 1 | |||
| 2014–15 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 26!!0 | ||||
| Total | 67 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 82 | 1 | ||
| Sydney | 2015–16 | A-League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 9!!0 | ||
| Emirates Club | 2016–17 | UAE Arabian Gulf League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0!!0!!3!!0 | ||||
| Kedah | 2017 | Malaysian Super League | –!!31!!2 | |||||||||
| PKNS | 2018 | Malaysian Super League | –!!29!!1 | |||||||||
| Perak FA | 2019 | Malaysian Super League | 10!!0!!4!!0!!0!!0!!1!!!0!!!15!!!0 | |||||||||
| Hougang United | 2020 | Singapore Premier League | –!!!3!!!0!!!14!!!1 | |||||||||
| Olympic FC | 2021 | National Premier Leagues | – !! - !! - !! 26 !! 5 | |||||||||
| Career total | 168 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 17 | - | 20 | - | 224 | 11 | ||
Club
- A-League National Youth League Title: 2009–10
- A-League Title: 2012–13
- Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup Winner: 2017
- Malaysia FA Cup Winner: 2017
See also
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- Living people
- Men's association football defenders
- Australian men's soccer players
- Australia men's under-20 international soccer players
- Gold Coast United FC players
- Central Coast Mariners FC players
- Sydney FC players
- Emirates Club players
- Kedah Darul Aman F.C. players
- Selangor F.C. Under-23 players
- Perak F.C. players
- Hougang United FC players
- Olympic FC (Australia) players
- A-League Men players
- UAE Pro League players
- Malaysia Super League players
- Sportspeople from Ayr, Queensland
- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
- Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates
- Expatriate men's footballers in Malaysia
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- Expatriate men's footballers in Singapore
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in Singapore
- People educated at Brisbane Boys' College
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