Throughout his career, Schwarzer played at the world level in football and received appreciations for his consistency, leadership, sportsmanship and … AUSTRALIAN Mark Schwarzer has become the first goalkeeper in the history of the English Premier League to win back-to-back titles for different clubs.
Minnows Leicester were crowned kings of English football on Tuesday morning (AEST) after Tottenham coughed up a 2-0 lead to draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. SOCCEROOS icon Mark Schwarzer has captured his own slice of history as Leicester claimed the Premier League title. View stats of Leicester City Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, including goals scored, assists and appearances, on the official website of the Premier League. Leicester City's unlikely success means Mark Schwarzer has become the first player to win two Premier League titles in successive seasons with different clubs. But the 43-year-old veteran has done it in a very unique way. International Champions Cup: 2 (2) 0: UEFA Super Cup: 0 (0) 0: EFL Cup: 3 (0) 0: UEFA Champions League: 3 (1) 0: FA Cup: 2 (0) 0: 2012/2013. Having progressed through the youth ranks of Colo Cougars, Schwarzer was born in North Richmond, a semi-rural suburb in north-western Sydney, and attended Richmond North Public School and Colo High School. Tottenham’s draw with Chelsea means Schwarzer becomes the third Australian, after Robbie Slater (Blackburn) and Mark Bosnich (Manchester United) to claim an EPL crown. Eric Cantona did so with Manchester United in 1992-1993 after moving from Leeds United.Whether he receives a medal or not could depend on his club.You have to play five games to qualify to receive a medal.Last term, Jose Mourinho, who often praised Schwarzer for his professionalism, paid for the Australian to receive silverware after he had already left the club for Leicester.When Schwarzer departed, Mourinho paid an emotional tribute to the Australian.“As a goalkeeper, when we needed (Schwarzer), he was there for us, and as a person and a professional he was an amazing guy in our group,” Mourinho said.“On behalf of myself, my staff and my players I want to say we are going to miss the big guy and we wish him all the best in his new life at Leicester.”Mourinho’s affection for Schwarzer explains why he ensured his goalkeeper, plus the others who didn’t qualify, would receive replica medals.“I had great people in my career but not many at this dimension as a human being.“Of course he’s a good goalkeeper but as a human being absolutely top, lovely family, lovely principals of life - I enjoy so much to work with him.”Schwarzer has been second fiddle to the impressive Kasper Schemichel this season, and the Leicester No.1 explained to Fox Sports last week the inspiring role Schwarzer plays in the Leicester set-up.“You look at him, he’s 43 now, and the physical shape he’s in is incredible for someone that age.
Mark Schwarzer (born 6 October 1972) is a former Australian football player who played as a goalkeeper. Legendary Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer finally hung up his gloves at the end of the 2015-16 Premier League season having won the league title with Leicester City. https://themalestrom.com/sport/ten-players-won-premier-league-title-two-clubs
As of 2020, he holds the record for playing the most no. of matches in the history of the national football team of Australia..
Tottenham’s draw with Chelsea means Schwarzer becomes the third Australian, after Robbie Slater (Blackburn) and Mark Bosnich (Manchester United) to claim an EPL crown.But the 43-year-old veteran has done it in a very unique way.Without playing a game, he has now played a role with two consecutive EPL title winners.Schwarzer was at Chelsea for the first half of last season before moving to King Power Stadium.He is the first goalkeeper to be involved in back-to-back titles for two different clubs and just the second player to do so. Mark Schwarzer OAM is an Australian former professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. The way he trains every single day is an example to everybody.”Schwarzer is out of contract at season’s end and hasn’t revealed what is next in his future, but whatever happens next, he has enjoyed a fitting final few years to a superb career, which started with battles lower down the table with Bradford City, Middlesbrough and Fulham.At Chelsea, he became the second oldest Champions League debutant when he featured at 41 years and 66 days.A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites.