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Kevin Muscat

Kevin Vincent Muscat(born 7 August 1973) is an Australian formerassociation footballplayer and the current manager ofChinese Super LeagueclubShanghai Port.As a player, he played as adefender,and represented theAustralia national teamat international level winning 46 caps and scoring 10 goals between 1994 and 2006.

Kevin Muscat
Muscat in 2013
Personal information
Full name Kevin Vincent Muscat[1]
Date of birth (1973-08-07)7 August 1973(age 51)[1]
Place of birth Crawley,England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Shanghai Port F.C.(Manager)
Youth career
1989–1990 Sunshine George Cross
1990–1991 AIS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989–1990 Sunshine George Cross 9 (0)
1991–1992 Heidelberg United 19 (0)
1992–1996 South Melbourne 70 (3)
1996–1997 Crystal Palace 53 (2)
1997–2002 Wolverhampton Wanderers 180 (14)
2002–2003 Rangers 22 (0)
2003–2005 Millwall 53 (0)
2005–2011 Melbourne Victory 113 (28)
2011 Sunshine George Cross 3 (1)
Total 522 (48)
International career
1991–1993 Australia U-20 9 (0)
1992–1996 Australia U-23 15 (1)
1994–2006 Australia 46 (10)
Managerial career
2012 Melbourne Victory(caretaker)
2013–2019 Melbourne Victory
2020 Sint-Truiden
2021–2023 Yokohama F. Marinos
2023– Shanghai Port
Medal record
RepresentingAustralia
Men'sAssociation football
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up 1997 Saudi Arabia
Third place 2001 South Korea-Japan
OFC Nations Cup
Winner 2000 Tahiti
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After beginning his professional career in theAustralian National Soccer LeaguewithSunshine George Crossin 1989, Muscat played eight seasons in the United Kingdom withCrystal Palace,Wolverhampton Wanderers,RangersandMillwall.He returned to Australia in 2005 for the first time since leaving South Melbourne in 1996 to captain Melbourne Victory in theinaugural season of the A-league.His playing style was brutal defence with little regard for accumulating yellow cards or avoiding injury to opponents, a reputation that was so strong that while at Rangers he was never picked for anOld Firmderby due to the perceived risk that his explosive temper causing a major incident or costing Rangers the match by being sent off. He ended his A-League career in disgrace after deliberately injuringAdrian Zahrawith a disgraceful tackle that was widely describe as an assault by the football media.

Muscat retired from professional football in March 2011 after Melbourne Victory's2011 AFC Champions Leaguecampaign, citing his growing frustration at his inability to keep pace with the game.[2][3][4]Muscat briefly rejoined his former club Sunshine George Cross for part of the 2011 Victorian State League Division 1 season.[5]

During his international career, Muscat represented theAustralia U-20side at the1991 FIFA World Youth ChampionshipinPortugaland the1993 FIFA World Youth Championshipin Australia. He represented theAustralia U-23side at the1996 Summer Olympics.After making his full international debut for Australia in September 1994 againstKuwait,Muscat represented the national side at the1997 FIFA Confederations Cup,2000 OFC Nations Cup,2001 FIFA Confederations Cupand the2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.

After several seasons as an assistant coach, Muscat was appointed head coach at Melbourne Victory in October 2013. He has coached Victory to the2014–15 A-League Premiership,the2014–15 A-League Championshipand success in the2015 FFA Cup.He left the role in 2019.

Muscat is Melbourne Victory's all time top scoring defender, with 35 goals in all competitions.[6]

Club career

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Early life

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Born inCrawley,West Sussex,in England fromMaltesedescent,[1]Muscat began his career as a junior atAustralian National Soccer League(NSL) clubSunshine George Cross,making his first senior appearances for the club in the 1989–90 season at 16 years old.[7]He moved from Sunshine to theAustralian Institute of Sportin 1990 and was awarded the Weinstein Medal as theVictorianJunior Player of the year.[8]

South Melbourne FC

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He continued playing in the NSL forHeidelberg Unitedin the 1991–92 season before earning a move to Australian powerhouseSouth Melbourne Hellas.[7]Mostly deployed as a left-back, Muscat's aggressiveness and defensive awareness made him a standout performer in the league which attracted international attention. During his time at South, he was called up to the Olyroos.

In 1995–96 he trialled atSheffield Unitedunder managerDave Bassettbut decided to stay at South Melbourne.[9]After further impressive performances with South Melbourne and the Olyroos, he attracted the interest of many overseas clubs. His performances for South culminated in a senior international call-up by Eddie Thompson for the Australian National Team. By August 1996 Bassett had taken the helm atCrystal Palaceand signed Muscat for the south London club[9]for £35,000 from South Melbourne Hellas.[10]In his departure Muscat thanked the South Melbourne fans for their support towards him.[11]

Crystal Palace

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Muscat was part of the Palace team that subsequently won promotion to the EnglishPremier League,defeating Sheffield United in the 1997 play-off final atWembley.[12]Muscat obtained a reputation as a 'hard man' at Palace and was constantly targeted by the media and opposing fans for his style of play. He made nine Premier League appearances for Palace before moving to First DivisionWolverhampton Wanderersfor £200,000 in October 1997.[10]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Muscat remained at Wolves for five seasons before moving to Scotland to joinRangerson a free transfer in July 2002.[7]

Rangers

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Muscat was part of the Rangers squad which won a treble of domestic trophies in 2002–03 season.[13]He helped the club's defence kept six consecutive clean sheets in the league between 25 August 2002 and 28 September 2002.[14]Muscat would end his career in Scotland having played 22 times for Rangers.

Millwall

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Muscat's final British club wasMillwall,for whom he played from 2003 to 2005. In 2004, he captained Millwall to theFA Cup Finalfor the first time in their history. He missed the final itself after suffering a knee ligament injury in the semi-final againstSunderland,although the Millwall managerDennis Wiseinsisted on him being presented with a medal.

Melbourne Victory

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Muscat withMelbourne Victoryin 2010

He left Millwall to return to Australia to become Melbourne Victory's inaugural captain in the 2005–06 season. Under Victory manager Ernie Merrick, Muscat, a defender for virtually his entire career, moved to midfield for the 2006–07 season. He remained the captain until 2011.

In February 2011, Muscat announced his intention to retire from club football after the conclusion of the2011 Asian Champions League.[15]His decision to finish was fast-tracked by an infamous tackle he committed in aMelbourne derbyon 22 January 2011, which resulted in a season-ending eight-week ban from the A-League.[16]Muscat played out his competitive career in the2011 AFC Champions Leagueunder the captaincy of centre-backAdrian Leijer,despite having previously referred to the competition as "not all that enjoyable".[17]Muscat regained the captaincy for his farewell match inMelbourne,a 1–1 draw againstJ-LeaguesideGamba Osaka.[18]Muscat scored on his return to Sunshine George Cross in a 3–1 loss toAltona Magicin August 2011.[19]

International career

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Muscat represented Australia at Under-20 level at theWorld Youth Cupfinals in Portugal in 1991 and Australia in 1993,[20]and at Under-23 level at the1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.He made his full international debut in September 1994 againstKuwait,and went on to make 51 appearances for thenational team,[21]includingConfederations Cuptournaments in 1997, 2001 and 2005.[20]Muscatcaptained the national teamfive times from April 2001 and scored a critical penalty in the 1–0 home leg of Australia's unsuccessful play-off against Uruguay for a place in the finals of the2002 FIFA World Cup.

Muscat was dropped from the squad when coachGuus Hiddinktook over in 2005 and played no part in Australia's subsequent qualification for the 2006 World Cup, but was recalled later in 2006 byGraham Arnoldand captained Australia in its 2–0Asian Cupqualifier against Kuwait.[22]In 2008, newly appointed coachPim Verbeekselected Muscat in a squad of 22A-Leaguebased players to prepare for2010 FIFA World Cupqualifiers, but he did not play in any subsequent fixtures.

Reputation

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Muscat in 2007 next to the A-League 2006/07 championship trophy

In 1996, Muscat was sent off in his first season in the UK in a match involvingCrystal PalaceandNorwich Cityafter body checking Norwich playerDarren Eadiewhich then sparked a 21-man melee where punches were thrown. Two other players were also sent off in the incident.[23]

Muscat was branded a "lowlife" and a "nobody" by ex-England strikerIan Wright,then ofNottingham Forest,in September 1999. Wright claimed he was about to shoot when he heardDougie Freedman,Forest's other striker, shout "leave it". Wright stepped over the ball to allow Freedman to hit it, but instead Muscat (who had, according to Wright, merely impersonated Freedman) appeared to clear the ball.[24]

Muscat was dubbed the "most hated man in football" by thenBirmingham CityplayerMartin Graingerin 2000 after a reckless tackle against international teammate,Stan Lazaridis.[25]He seriously injured bothCraig BellamyandChristophe Dugarry,the latter in a friendly international between Australia andFrancein 2001 with a sliding tackle from behind.[25]The French managerRoger Lemerredubbed the tackle "an act of brutality".[25][26]It was speculated that Muscat's temperament was the reason he was never selected for inclusion in anOld Firmderby during his time at Rangers.[27]

In March 2002, Muscat was sent off after nine minutes in a match againstGrimsby Townfor elbowing Grimsby strikerMichael Boulding.Wolveslost the match and Muscat was suspended for three matches following the incident.[28]

In 2003, after only three weeks since signing for Millwall, Muscat was fined and reprimanded by Millwall after a match againstWatfordwhere he gave away a penalty and was sent off for stamping onWatford'sDanny Webber.Millwall chief executive, Ken Brown, formally warned Muscat that he would be sacked if he did not "clean up his act." "Kevin's actions were totally unacceptable. We have made him aware that such behavior will not be tolerated. Any repeat of such a deliberate, unprovoked, off-the-ball incident will result in his instant dismissal."[29][30]

In 2004, a lawsuit on Muscat brought by formerCharlton AthleticplayerMatty Holmesresulted in a settlement of £250,000 plus costs in favour of Holmes, bringing the estimated settlement to around £750,000. Holmes had to have four operations on his leg following a tackle by Muscat in 1998, and there were initial fears that his leg might have to be amputated. The claim was settled at the High Court without any admission of liability.[31][32]In aLeague Cuptie while at Millwall, he grabbed the throat of Liverpool strikerMilan Baroš.[33]Also in 2004,Iwan Robertsadmitted he deliberately stamped on Muscat in a match againstNorwich Cityin revenge for his attempt to injure Craig Bellamy in 1999. Roberts was subsequently fined and suspended byThe Football Associationfor his comments.[34]

In March later that year while playing forMillwall,Muscat was red carded and suspended for five games for a challenge from behind onSheffield Unitedplayer,Ashley Wardwhich ignited an on-field brawl that involved most players from both teams. Sheffield United went on to win the game 2–1 despite having goalkeeper Paddy Kenny sent off alongside Muscat, and as Millwall players were walking off the pitch, Blades manager Neil Warnock was seen shaking players’ hands while also saying “serves you right for f*cking Muscat, that” – one of which being former Chelsea assistant manager, Jody Morris.[35]

In December 2005, he was the first A-League player to appear before aFFAdisciplinary hearing and was subsequently suspended for two matches for "violent conduct".[36]At an A-league game in October 2006 Muscat clashed with thenAdelaide UnitedcoachJohn Kosmina,knocking Kosmina from his chair while retrieving the ball. Kosmina responded by grabbing Muscat by the throat, an action for which Kosmina was suspended for four matches.[37][38]

Muscat's dominant personality and aggressive style did win some admirers in theA-League,with former England internationalTerry Butcherstating"Every manager in the A-League would love to have Kevin, and I'm no exception".[39]

In February 2009, Muscat "escaped" further sanction by theFFAfor stamping onAdelaide Uniteddefender,Daniel Mullen,while challenging for the ball. Due to the referee seeing the incident during the match, as according to A-League protocol, the Match Review Panel had no authority to intervene any further.[40]

In January 2010, Muscat was suspended for two games for elbowingGold Coast Unitedmidfielder,Jason Culina,in an off the ball incident.[41]

In October 2010,Manchester UnitedwingerAshley Youngrecalled he was threatened by Muscat during his first professional match as an 18-year-old."Kevin Muscat said he would break my legs if I went past him,"said Young. Their meeting occurred as they were warming up for an encounter betweenWatfordand Millwall back in September 2003, but Muscat was sent off for stamping on Watford'sDanny Webberbefore Young came on as substitute for Watford.[42]

In January 2011, Muscat was sent off for elbowingAdelaide UnitedmidfielderAdam Hughesin the face while following through on a challenge for the ball.[43]

In his first match back from suspension, Muscat was then suspended for eight matches following a tackle onMelbourne HeartplayerAdrian Zahrain aMelbourne Derby.[44][45]The tackle was widely condemned in Australia and around the world, with former SoccerooMark Bosnichcalling it a "disgrace".[46][47]

In a professional career spanning 19 years from 1992 to 2011, Muscat received 123 yellow cards and 12 red cards.[48][49][21][50]

In December 2013, the Spanish football websiteEl Gol Digitalnamed Muscat as football's dirtiest ever player.[51]

Coaching career

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Melbourne Victory

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Kevin Muscat alongside Melbourne Victory chairmanAnthony Di Pietroat theMelbourne Rectangular Stadiumin October 2013.

For the final two years of his playing career, Muscat served as a playing assistant coach underErnie Merrick.[52][53]Due to a clause in his contract with Melbourne Victory, which made him an assistant coach at Melbourne Victory for the next two years after his retirement,[54]Kevin Muscat began serving as an assistant coach at Melbourne Victory shortly after his retirement from football. AfterMehmet Durakovicwas sacked after a poor run of results, Muscat was appointed as the caretaker coach of Melbourne Victory until he was succeeded by formerIpswich TownandQueens Park RangersmanagerJim Magilton.In his only game as Victory manager, Melbourne Victory defeated theNewcastle Jets2–1, with two own goals from defenderByun Sung-Hwan.[55]

After an underwhelming tenure as Melbourne Victory manager, in which he recorded just two wins in 12 matches, Magilton left the Victory at the conclusion of the2011–12 A-League[56]withBrisbane RoarmanagerAnge Postecogloutaking the reins at Victory for the beginning of the2012–13 A-League season,signing a three-year contract.[57]After a relatively successful first season in charge of the Victory, in which the Victory finished 3rd on the A-League ladder, and made it to the semi-finals of the A-League finals, Postecoglou was appointed the new manager ofAustralia,[58]with Postecoglou departing the Victory after their Round 3 win against Postecoglou's former club,Brisbane Roar.Having served under four managers since his appointment as assistant coach,[59]Muscat was subsequently appointed as Postecoglou's successor on 31 October 2013, three games into the 2013–14 season, on a two-year contract.[52][60][61][62]

Kevin Muscat coaching Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United in the FFA Cup, September 2015

In his first full season as Melbourne Victory manager, and just his second year in charge of the club, Muscat guided Melbourne Victory to an A-League premiership-championship double in 2015, the Victory's third A-League premiership/championship double. Under Muscat, the Victory finished with a regular season record of 15 wins 8 draws and 4 losses, with a final points tally of 53 points, three points ahead of second placedSydney FCand a final goal difference of +25, the highest of any club that season. Muscat guided the Victory to a 3–0 win overMelbourne Cityin the semi-finals, before recording a 3–0 win over Sydney FC atAAMI Park.

In June 2017, Muscat, along withDarren DaviesandRoss Aloisi,were called up by Ange Postecoglou to serve as members of Australia's coaching staff for the2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.[63][64]

Sint-Truidense

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On 5 June 2020 Muscat was announced as the manager forBelgian First Division AteamSint-Truidense V.V.,however just six months later he was sacked due to poor results.[65]

Yokohama F. Marinos

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Muscat was appointed manager ofYokohama F. Marinosin July 2021, succeeding Ange Postecoglou as he had at Melbourne Victory, and won the J1 League title in 2022.[66]

Shanghai Port

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On 17 December 2023 Muscat was appointed manager ofShanghai Portfollowing the departure ofJavier Pereira.[67]Under his management, Shanghai Port won the2024 Chinese Super Leagueseason by finishing ahead of their inter-city rivalsShanghai Shenhuaby a slim point.[68]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[69][70][71]
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sunshine George Cross 1989–90 National Soccer League 9 0 — 0 0 — — 9 0
Heidelberg United 1991–92 National Soccer League 19 0 — 0 0 — — 19 0
South Melbourne 1992–93 National Soccer League 17 0 — 0 0 — — 17 0
1993–94[72] National Soccer League 24 2 — 3 0 — — 27 2
1994–95[73][74] National Soccer League 17 0 — 4 0 — 3[c] 3 24 3
1995–96 National Soccer League 12 1 — 0 0 — — 12 1
Total 70 3 0 0 7 0 — 3 3 80 6
Crystal Palace 1996–97 First Division 44 2 2 0 3 1 — 2[d] 0 51 3
1997–98 Premier League 9 0 0 0 1 0 — — 10 0
Total 53 2 2 0 4 1 — 2 0 61 3
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1997–98 First Division 24 3 5 0 0 0 — — 29 3
1998–99 First Division 37 4 2 0 4 0 — — 43 4
1999–2000 First Division 45 4 2 0 2 0 — — 49 4
2000–01 First Division 37 3 1 0 4 1 — — 42 4
2001–02 First Division 37 0 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 38 0
Total 180 14 11 0 10 1 — 0 0 201 15
Rangers 2002–03 Scottish Premier League 22 0 4 0 1 0 2[e] 0 — 29 0
Millwall 2003–04 First Division 27 0 6 0 0 0 — — 33 0
2004–05 Championship 26 0 0 0 1 0 2[e] 0 — 29 0
Total 53 0 6 0 1 0 2 0 — 62 0
Melbourne Victory 2005–06 A-League 17 6 — 3 0 — — 20 6
2006–07 A-League 17 7 — 5 1 — 3[f] 0 25 8
2007–08 A-League 17 4 — 5 0 6[g] 2 — 28 6
2008–09 A-League 21 5 — 0 0 — 3[f] 0 24 5
2009–10 A-League 20 4 — — 4[g] 1 3[f] 0 27 5
2010–11 A-League 21 2 — — 6[g] 3 0 0 27 5
Total 113 28 0 0 13 1 16 6 9 0 151 35
Sunshine George Cross 2011[75] Victorian State League 3 1 — — — — 3 1
Total 522 48 23 0 36 3 20 6 14 3 615 60
  1. ^IncludesFA Cup,Scottish FA Cup
  2. ^IncludesNSL Cup,Football League Cup,Scottish League Cup,A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup
  3. ^Appearances in National Soccer League finals series
  4. ^Appearances inFootball League First Division play-offs
  5. ^abAppearances inUEFA Cup
  6. ^abcAppearances inA-League finals series
  7. ^abcAppearances inAFC Champions League

International

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International appearances [76]

Australia
Year Apps Goals
1994 1 0
1995 1 0
1996 5 0
1997 6 1
1998 1 0
1999 0 0
2000 10 4
2001 13 5
2002 0 0
2003 2 0
2004 3 0
2005 3 0
2006 1 0
Total 46 10

International goals [76]

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 2 April 1997 Népstadion,Budapest,Hungary Hungary 3–1 3–1 Friendly
2 19 June 2000 Stade Pater,Papeete,Tahiti Cook Islands 2–0 17–0 2000 OFC Nations Cup
3 7–0
4 23 June 2000 Solomon Islands 5–0 6–0
5 25 June 2000 Vanuatu 1–0 1–0
6 9 April 2001 Coffs Harbour International Stadium,Coffs Harbour,Australia Tonga 4–0 22–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification
7 7–0
8 12–0
9 19–0
10 20 November 2001 Melbourne Cricket Ground,Melbourne,Australia Uruguay 1–0 1–0 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification

Managerial

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As of match played 27 November 2024[77][78]
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
Melbourne Victory(caretaker) 5 January 2012 7 January 2012 1 1 0 0 100.00
Melbourne Victory 31 October 2013 20 May 2019 214 105 45 64 049.07
Sint-Truiden 5 June 2020 2 December 2020 15 2 5 8 013.33
Yokohama F. Marinos 18 July 2021 13 December 2023 116 67 19 30 057.76
Shanghai Port 17 December 2023 Present 41 32 4 5 078.05
Total 387 207 73 107 053.49

Honours

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Player

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South Melbourne FC

Crystal Palace

Rangers

Millwall

Melbourne Victory

Australia

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Manager

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Melbourne Victory

Yokohama F. Marinos

Shanghai Port F.C.

Individual

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