Jump to content

William Dane

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

William Dane
Personal information
Full name William Dane
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1910-1914 Holroyd United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1915–1923 Granville Magpies
International career
1922 Australia 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Dane was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a half-back for Australian clubs and the Australia national soccer team. He played in the first Australian National team that toured New Zealand in 1922.

Club career

[edit]

Dane played for the NSW club Granville Magpies from 1915, less the three years he served in WWI, which included him awarded as top goalscorer in 1920 and won a Premiership title in 1923.[1]

International career

[edit]

Dane played two international matches with Australia in 1922.[2]

Career statistics

[edit]

International

[edit]
National team Year Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1922 0 0 2 0 2 0
Career total 0 0 2 0 2 0

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. ^ Howe, Andrew (12 October 2006). "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps and Captains" (PDF). ozfootball.net. Football Federation Australia.