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Anthony (Tony) Franken (born 11 January 1965) is a former Australian goalkeeper.

Tony Franken

Personal information
Full name	Anthony Franken
Date of birth	(1965-01-11) 11 January 1965 (age 57)
Place of birth	Perth, Western Australia
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Australia Goalkeeper Coach
Youth career
	East Fremantle Tricolore
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1982–1983	A.I.S.
1984–1986	Canberra City SC	65	(0)
1987–1991	Sydney Croatia	91	(0)
1991–1992	APIA	24	(0)
1992–1993	Sydney Croatia	15	(0)
1993	Sutherland Sharks	8	(0)
1993–1994	Sydney Croatia	1	(0)
1994	Rockdale Ilinden	11	(0)
1994–1995	Parramatta Eagles	24	(0)
1996–1997	Sydney Olympic FC	16	(0)
1997–2003	Perth Glory	39	(0)
National team‡
1983	Australia U20
1984	Australia U23
1984–1985	Australia B	6	(0)
1992	Australia	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 June 2007 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2007

Biography

He represented Australia on 14 occasions between 1984–1992 and represented his country at Under-20 level at the 1983 World Youth Cup Finals in Mexico and at Under-23 level in 1984.

Tony started playing junior soccer for East Fremantle Tricolore before he played for many professional clubs in Australia including Sydney Croatia, APIA Leichhardt, Perth Glory, Sydney Olympic, Parramatta Eagles and Canberra City. He was awarded the NSL Under 21 Player of the Year in 1984.[1]

He is currently on the coaching staff for the Australian national team.

References

External links

• Player Statistics at www.ozfootball.net

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