Damian Mori

When Damian Mori retired as a professional football player in 2008 he was the country’s leading international goal scorer with 29 goals in 49 games (45 A Internationals, 29 goals). Born in Melbourne in 1970, Mori represented Australia (U23) at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games helping the team to the bronze medal match. Domestically Mori played 447 matches and scored 240 goals in the National Soccer League and Hyundai A-League for South Melbourne, Sunshine George Cross, Bulleen, Melbourne Croatia, Adelaide City, Perth Glory, Central Coast Mariners and Queensland Roar and also had a short stint with Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany (1996/97). During his playing career Mori won 3 NSL Championships (1993/94, 2002/03 & 2003/04), 1 NSL Cup (1989/90), 5 NSL Golden Boot Awards (1995/96, 1997/98, 1999/00, 2001/02 & 2002/03) and 2 Johnny Warren Medals (1995/96 & 2002/03)