Stuart Musialik
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Stuart Musialik is an Australian football (soccer)
player who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League
.
In 2004 he played for the Weston Workers Bears http://westonfc.com.au which under the care of Trevor Morris, awarded him a Newcastle Jets spot. The Weston Bears won the Premiership and then made it to the NBN State Football League
Grand Final that they ultimately lost to Broadmeadow Magic. During his time at the Weston Workers Bears he played alongside Nigel Boogaard
, currently a Central Coast Mariners player.
's first three seasons.
Musialik was suspended for 1 game on 27 September 2007 after verbally abusing Melbourne Victory
defender Rodrigo Vargas
, during a match between Newcastle and Melbourne on 21 September 2007 that ended in a 2-2 draw.
from the Newcastle Jets to Sydney FC
to play under John Kosmina
from 2008-09. He signed a 2 year deal. Despite Sydney offering a contract extension, Musialik declined this offer demanding a pay rise and will now leave Sydney at the end of the 2010/11 season. Despite being given a short extension for Sydney's 2011 Champions League campaign, Musialik was released, along with several other players.
rivals Central Coast Mariners.
1Includes A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup
, and has since played for the Olyroos
against Chinese Taipei, in Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium. Stuart was one of Australia's best players in their 2008 Olympic campaign and gained many plaudits following his performances in Beijing.
: A-League Premiership: 2009-2010 A-League Championship: 2009-2010
With Newcastle Jets: A-League
Championship: 2007-2008
Personal Honours:
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who currently plays for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
.
Club career
Born and raised in Newcastle, he played junior football for Adamstown Rosebuds and was quickly selected to play in representative sides such as Northern NSW at a young age.In 2004 he played for the Weston Workers Bears http://westonfc.com.au which under the care of Trevor Morris, awarded him a Newcastle Jets spot. The Weston Bears won the Premiership and then made it to the NBN State Football League
NBN State Football League
The Northern New South Wales State Football League, or as it is more commonly known as the NBN State Football League for sponsorship purposes, is the premier association football league in the Hunter Valley and Newcastle region. It is governed by Northern New South Wales Football...
Grand Final that they ultimately lost to Broadmeadow Magic. During his time at the Weston Workers Bears he played alongside Nigel Boogaard
Nigel Boogaard
Nigel Boogaard is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender for the Australian A-League club Adelaide United.-Central Coast Mariners:...
, currently a Central Coast Mariners player.
Newcastle Jets
Musialik played for the Newcastle Jets for the A-LeagueA-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
's first three seasons.
Musialik was suspended for 1 game on 27 September 2007 after verbally abusing Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
defender Rodrigo Vargas
Rodrigo Vargas
Rodrigo Alejandro "Roddy" Vargas is a Australian football player. He currently plays as a central defender for the Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory.-Club career:...
, during a match between Newcastle and Melbourne on 21 September 2007 that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Sydney FC
Musialik followed his close friend Mark BridgeMark Bridge
Mark Bridge is an Australian football player. He currently plays as a striker for Australian A-League club Sydney FC.-Newcastle United Jets FC:...
from the Newcastle Jets to Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
to play under John Kosmina
John Kosmina
Alexander John Kosmina , known as John Kosmina, is a former Australian football player and manager of Polish Australian ethnicity. He was most recently the manager of Sydney FC...
from 2008-09. He signed a 2 year deal. Despite Sydney offering a contract extension, Musialik declined this offer demanding a pay rise and will now leave Sydney at the end of the 2010/11 season. Despite being given a short extension for Sydney's 2011 Champions League campaign, Musialik was released, along with several other players.
Central Coast Mariners
On 25 July 2011, Musialik signed a one-year contract with Sydney FCSydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
rivals Central Coast Mariners.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | A-League A-League The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company... |
Finals | Asia AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs... |
Other 1 | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
 Newcastle Jets |
2005-06 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 1 | ||||||
| 2006-07 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |5 | |0 | 24 | 1 | |||
| 2007-08 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Club subtotal | 51 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 67 | 0 | |
| Sydney FC Sydney FC Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League... |
2008-09 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 3 | ||||||
| 2009-10 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |||||
| 2010-11 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 0 | |||||
| Club subtotal | 65 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 4 | |
| Career total | 116 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 139 | 7 | |
1Includes A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup
A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup
The A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup competition was an annual tournament held for all Hyundai A-League clubs in July and August in the lead up to the start of the A-League season. The competition featured a group stage and a knockout stage...
International career
He was on the Australian roster for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
, and has since played for the Olyroos
Australia national under-23 football team
The Australia Olympic football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos, is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at association football in the Olympic Games...
against Chinese Taipei, in Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium. Stuart was one of Australia's best players in their 2008 Olympic campaign and gained many plaudits following his performances in Beijing.
Honours
With Sydney FCSydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
: A-League Premiership: 2009-2010 A-League Championship: 2009-2010
With Newcastle Jets: A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
Championship: 2007-2008
A-League 2007-08
The A-League 2007-08 season was the third season of the Australian A-League football competition, won by the Newcastle Jets. Football Federation Australia hoped to build on the success of the previous two seasons and on the interest generated by and playing in the 2007 AFC Champions League, and...
Personal Honours:
- Newcastle Jets Coach's Award: 2006-2007Newcastle United Jets FC season 2006-07The 2006-07 season was Newcastle Jets' second season in the Hyundai A-League. After a poor start to the season, The Jets finished strongly to place 3rd at the conclusion of the regular season...