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Today, I welcome Wellington Phoenix AND Melbourne Victory Legend, Marco Rojas.
Marco is a fan favourite of two rival clubs, which isn’t an easy feat. We chart his football journey, where various overseas challenges are interspersed by returning back to the Australian A league.
Having also represented New Zealand at international level over 45 times, Marco has many insights to share about taking the gradual steps and the leap of faith required to make it to the top.
Ok, let's go.
Athlete:
- Waikato FC & Hamilton Wanderers, NZ National League
- Wynrs Football Academy, Hamilton.
- Wellington Phoenix, Australia A League (2009-2011)
- Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2011-2013)
- Johnny Warren Medal (2012/23)
- A League Young Footballer of the year (2012/13)
- Vfb Stuttgart (2013-2016)
- Various loans throughout Germany
- Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2016/2017)
- Heerenveen, Dutch Eriodivse (2017 – 2019)
- SonderjskE, Danish Superliga (2019 – 2020)
- Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2020-2022)
- FFA Cup winner 2020
- Colo-Colo, Chile Premera Division (2022-2023)
- Copa Chile Cup Winners 2023
- Brisbane Roar, Australia A League (2023/24)
- Wellington Phoenix (2024 – current)
- NZ Football
- FIFA U20 World Cup in Columbia (2011)
- All Whites (2011 – present)
- 45 caps, 5 goals
- Olympic Games 2012
- Oceania Footballer of the Year 2012
Chapters -
1.45 Gareth & Marco’s connection story
4.15 Humble beginnings in the Waikato
7.00 The role & influence that dad played in Marco's journey
14.45 The Yellow Fever Scholarship
19.00 Trials….
30.45 The first pro contract
36.40 The move to Melbourne Victory
43.20 Marco taking on Europe
48.00 Traits of great managers
52.00 Representing the National Team
57.30 Quick Fire Questions
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