Damian Mori
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 30 September 1970 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne,Australia | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1989–1990 | South Melbourne | 33 | (5) |
1990–1991 | Sunshine George Cross | 24 | (4) |
1991 | Bulleen | 16 | (7) |
1991–1992 | Melbourne Knights | 29 | (12) |
1992–1996 | Adelaide City | 126 | (75) |
1996–1997 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 6 | (0) |
1997–2000 | Adelaide City | 91 | (56) |
2000–2004 | Perth Glory | 112 | (77) |
2004–2005 | Adelaide City | 44 | (33) |
2005–2006 | Perth Glory | 17 | (7) |
2006 | Adelaide City | 18 | (13) |
2006 | Central Coast Mariners | 8 | (6) |
2006–2007 | Queensland Roar | 8 | (2) |
2007 | Adelaide City | 17 | (13) |
2007 | Central Coast Mariners | 3 | (0) |
2008–2010 | Adelaide City | 37 | (22) |
2010 | South Adelaide Panthers | 4 | (2) |
2011 | Adelaide City | 3 | (0) |
Total | 596 | (334) | |
International career | |||
1991–1992 | Australia U-23 | 13 | (5) |
1992–2002 | Australia | 45 | (29) |
Managerial career | |||
2005–2008 | Adelaide City | ||
2010–2018 | Adelaide City | ||
2020–2022 | FK Beograd | ||
2022– | Adelaide United(assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Damian Mori(born 30 September 1970) is an Australian formerfootballplayer who is an assistant coach forAdelaide United.[1]He won twoJohnny WarrenMedals, awarded to the best player in the Australian league and was top scorer on 5 occasions. He established a reputation as a pacy, poaching goalscorer, which is notable for a player who started his career as a defender.
Early and personal life
[edit]Mori was born inBox Hill North, Victoriain 1970. His father, Joseph Mori, was a footballer who emigrated fromSlovenia.[2]His paternal grandfather was ofItalianancestry.
Club career
[edit]This section of abiography of a living persondoes notincludeanyreferences or sources.(February 2023) |
Mori was successful at club level – mainly in theAustralian domestic league.After developing intoAdelaide City's most important and best player, he spent a single season (1996–97) overseas in Germany withBorussia Mönchengladbach.This move was characterised only by frustration. He appeared in only six games, and never played more than half a match. In those six games, he didn't score once. Mori returned home to becomeNSLTop Goalscorer the following season.
In 1996, Mori held the world record for thefastest goalafter he scored for City in just 3.69 seconds, straight from the kick-off, in a 2–2 draw withSydney United.
In 2000, Mori transferred toPerth Gloryand enjoyed great success. The striking partnership withBobby Despotovskiwas renowned as one of the most potent in the competition. Mori won theNSLchampionship in 2002–03, scoring in the Grand Final. He was also part of the 2003–04 Perth Glory championship side.
Following the end of theNational Soccer Leaguein 2004 he moved back to Adelaide City to play and coach in the South Australian Premier League. He was extremely successful here, winning the "Coach of the Year" award. However, many were surprised at the fact that theNSLall-time top goalscorer was not on the shortlist of anyA-Leagueclub.
It later emerged that a major stumbling block was Mori's desire for a part-time contract to allow him to manage business interests inAdelaide.Prior to round four of the A-League season, it was announced that Perth Glory had signed Mori on a short-term contract to replace injured defenderDavid Tarka.Mori subsequently came on as a substitute in the Glory's 1 – 0 away win over theNew Zealand Knightson 22 September 2005. After some excellent displays, particularly a brace againstNewcastle United Jetsand a hat-trick againstAdelaide United,the club strongly desired a permanent deal. After some wrangling with Adelaide City chairman Bob D'Ottavi, Mori agreed to a one-year deal.
On 9 December 2005, it was announced that Mori would be appointed as assistant manager at Perth Glory. This appointment followed the elevation ofAlan Vestto Manager after the departure ofSteve McMahon.After the completion of the2005–06 A-League season,Mori returned to Adelaide City asplayer-manager.
On 27 September 2006, Mori signed with theCentral Coast Marinerson a short-term deal to cover the loss ofNik Mrdjawhich was extended once. After the short-term contract with the Mariners had expired, theFFAdid not allow Central Coast to re-sign him. On 21 November 2006, he was approached by newQueensland RoarmanagerFrank Farinaand signed the following day on a short-term "until the end of the season" contract. After the Roar failed to make the playoffs, Mori returned to SA to be the player-coach once again of defending South Australian champions Adelaide City.
International career
[edit]Mori made his international debut againstSolomon Islandson 4 September 1992. In an international career that spanned over the next ten years, he wascapped45 times and scored 29 goals.
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
South Melbourne | 1989 | National Soccer League | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 4 | ||
1989–90 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 1 | ||||
Total | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 5 | ||||
Sunshine George Cross | 1990–91 | National Soccer League | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 4 | ||
Bulleen | 1991 | Victoria Premier League | 16 | 7 | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | |||
Melbourne Croatia | 1991–92 | National Soccer League | 26 | 11 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 29 | 12 | ||
Adelaide City | 1992–93 | National Soccer League | 30 | 12 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 33 | 14 | ||
1993–94 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 34 | 13 | ||||
1994–95 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 18 | ||||
1995–96 | 36 | 31 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 39 | 31 | ||||
Total | 124 | 72 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 135 | 76 | ||||
Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1996–97 | Bundesliga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
Adelaide City | 1997–98 | National Soccer League | 27 | 19 | — | — | — | 27 | 19 | |||
1998–99 | 30 | 15 | — | — | — | 30 | 15 | |||||
1999–2000 | 34 | 22 | — | — | — | 34 | 22 | |||||
Total | 91 | 56 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 91 | 56 | ||||
Perth Glory | 2000–01 | National Soccer League | 28 | 19 | — | — | — | 28 | 19 | |||
2001–02 | 27 | 18 | — | — | — | 27 | 18 | |||||
2002–03 | 31 | 24 | — | — | — | 31 | 24 | |||||
2003–04 | 26 | 16 | — | — | — | 26 | 16 | |||||
Total | 112 | 77 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 112 | 77 | ||||
Adelaide City | 2004 | SA Premier League | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 11 | ||
2005 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 22 | ||||
Total | 44 | 33 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 45 | 33 | ||||
Perth Glory | 2005–06 | A-League | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 7 | ||
Adelaide City | 2006 | SA State League | 18 | 13 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 23 | 17 | ||
Central Coast Mariners | 2006–07 | A-League | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 6 | ||
Queensland Roar | 2006–07 | A-League | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 2 | ||
Central Coast Mariners | 2007–08 | A-League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
South Adelaide Panthers | 2010 | SA State League | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | |||
Adelaide City | 2011 | SA Premier League | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Career total | 537 | 295 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 559 | 304 |
International
[edit]National team | Year | Competitive | Friendly | Total | |||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Australia U23 | 1991 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
1992 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | |
Total | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 5 | |
Australia | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
1993 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
1994 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
1995 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
1996 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
1997 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | |
1998 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | |
2001 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
2002 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | |
Total | 27 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 45 | 29 | |
Career total | 36 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 58 | 34 |
- Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mori goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 11 September 1992 | Stade Pater,Papeete,Tahiti | Tahiti | 1–0 | 3–0 | 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification |
2 | 24 September 1993 | Dongdaemun Stadium,Seoul,South Korea | South Korea | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
3 | 15 November 1995 | Breakers Stadium,Newcastle,Australia | New Zealand | 1–0 | 3–0 | Trans-Tasman Cup |
4 | 14 February 1996 | Lakeside Stadium,Melbourne,Australia | Japan | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
5 | 14 September 1996 | Kings Park Stadium,Durban,South Africa | Ghana | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
6 | 21 September 1996 | Loftus Versfeld,Pretoria,South Africa | Kenya | 3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
7 | 11 June 1997 | Parramatta Stadium,Sydney,Australia | Solomon Islands | 1–0 | 13–0 | 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification |
8 | 2–0 | |||||
9 | 4–0 | |||||
10 | 6–0 | |||||
11 | 9–0 | |||||
12 | 12 December 1997 | King Fahd Stadium,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia | Mexico | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup |
13 | 25 September 1998 | Suncorp Stadium,Brisbane,Australia | Fiji | 1–0 | 3–1 | 1998 OFC Nations Cup |
14 | 2–0 | |||||
15 | 3–0 | |||||
16 | 28 September 1998 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia | Cook Islands | 2–0 | 16–0 | 1998 OFC Nations Cup |
17 | 4–0 | |||||
18 | 6–0 | |||||
19 | 7–0 | |||||
20 | 2 October 1998 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia | Tahiti | 1–0 | 4–1 | 1998 OFC Nations Cup |
21 | 2–0 | |||||
22 | 3–1 | |||||
23 | 9 April 2001 | BCU International Stadium,Coffs Harbour,Australia | Tonga | 2–0 | 22–0 | 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification |
24 | 5–0 | |||||
25 | 8–0 | |||||
26 | 12–0 | |||||
27 | 6 July 2002 | Ericsson Stadium,Auckland,New Zealand | Vanuatu | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2002 OFC Nations Cup |
28 | 8 July 2002 | Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | New Caledonia | 4–0 | 11–0 | 2002 OFC Nations Cup |
29 | 14 July 2002 | Ericsson Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | Tahiti | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2002 OFC Nations Cup |
Honours
[edit]South Melbourne
- NSL Cup:1989–90
Adelaide City
- NSL Championship:1993–94
Perth Glory
- NSL Championship: 2002–03, 2003–04
Australia
- FIFA Confederations Cuprunner-up:1997
- OFC Nations Cup:1996
Individual:
- Johnny Warren Medal:1995–96, 2002–03
- NSLtop scorer: 1995–96 (31 goals), 1997–98 (19 goals), 1999–2000 (22 goals), 2001–02 (17 goals), 2002–03 (24 goals)
References
[edit]- ^"Damian Mori returns to Reds as assistant coach".Adelaide United.22 August 2022.
- ^Hill, Simon (29 January 2013)."Simon Hill chats to Damian Mori about his career in the NSL and A-League and his coaching ambitions".Fox Sports Australia.Retrieved6 February2014.
- ^Damian Moriat National-Football-Teams.com
- ^"Damian Mori – Australian Player Database".OzFootball.Retrieved28 June2021.
- ^Damian Mori – Goals in International Matches
External links
[edit]- 1970 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from Melbourne
- Australian people of Italian descent
- Sportspeople of Italian descent
- Australian people of Slovenian descent
- Australian expatriate men's soccer players
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in Germany
- Australia men's international soccer players
- Australian soccer managers
- Olympic soccer players for Australia
- A-League Men players
- FFSA Super League players
- Adelaide City FC players
- Borussia Mönchengladbach players
- Central Coast Mariners FC players
- Melbourne Knights FC players
- Perth Glory FC players
- Brisbane Roar FC players
- South Melbourne FC players
- National Soccer League (Australia) players
- Caroline Springs George Cross FC players
- Bundesliga players
- Men's association football forwards
- Australian men's soccer players
- Footballers at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- 1996 OFC Nations Cup players
- 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup players
- 1998 OFC Nations Cup players
- OFC Nations Cup-winning players
- 2002 OFC Nations Cup players
- FK Beograd (Australia) managers
- Expatriate men's footballers in Germany
- People from Box Hill, Victoria