Iain Ramsay
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Iain Ramsay is an Australian born football (soccer) player who currently plays for in the Australian A-League
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for Sydney Olympic before being snapped up by Sydney FC
for their youth team in the 2009-10 season. In 2010 he made his first senior team debut for recently crowned Premiers Sydney FC
in their first leg semi-final loss against Melbourne Victory
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team Sydney Olympic, returning to the club he played for as a youth
And on the 20 August 2010, Ramsay scored two goals against Melbourne Heart
, to help Adelaide win the game. His third goal for Adelaide came against his former club Sydney FC
in a come from behind 2-1 victory. Ramsay scored in Extra Time to give Adelaide the 3 points.
through his mother's heritage. He aims of playing for Australia but also considers the Philippines as a great option if he is not able to get a call-up from the Australian national team.
Personal Honours
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
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Career
Ramsay brought up in Sydney, moved overseas to kickstart his career. With a successful trial in Scotland, Ramsay signed a youth contract with Gretna FC. Ramsay played for the youth and reserve team at Gretna FC though was unsuccessful on gaining a first team contract with the Scottish 1st Division Club. Ramsay then came back to Australia to play in the New South Wales Premier LeagueNew South Wales Premier League
The New South Wales Premier League is the highest state-level men's soccer competition in New South Wales, Australia. Nationally, it is considered one grade lower than the A-League...
for Sydney Olympic before being snapped up by Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
for their youth team in the 2009-10 season. In 2010 he made his first senior team debut for recently crowned Premiers Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
in their first leg semi-final loss against Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League....
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Sydney Olympic
Ramsay signed for New South Wales Premier LeagueNew South Wales Premier League
The New South Wales Premier League is the highest state-level men's soccer competition in New South Wales, Australia. Nationally, it is considered one grade lower than the A-League...
team Sydney Olympic, returning to the club he played for as a youth
Adelaide United
On 23 July 2010, Ramsay signed a one year professional contract with .And on the 20 August 2010, Ramsay scored two goals against Melbourne Heart
Melbourne Heart FC
Melbourne Heart FC is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2008, the club has competed in the A-League, the highest division of football in Australia, since its inaugural 2010–2011 season. It is the twelfth club to have played in the league...
, to help Adelaide win the game. His third goal for Adelaide came against his former club Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
in a come from behind 2-1 victory. Ramsay scored in Extra Time to give Adelaide the 3 points.
International
Apart from Australia, Ramsay is eligible to represent the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
through his mother's heritage. He aims of playing for Australia but also considers the Philippines as a great option if he is not able to get a call-up from the Australian national team.
Honours
With Sydney FCSydney FC
Sydney FC is a professional football club based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and competes in the country's premier football competition, the A-League...
- Hyundai A-League: Premiers 2009–10
Personal Honours
- National Youth-League: Sydney FC National Youth League Player of the Year 2009-10
- Adelaide United Rising Star: 2010–112010–11 Adelaide United seasonThe 2010–11 Adelaide United season is 's sixth A-League season. It includes the 2010–11 A-League season as well as any other competitions of the 2010–11 football season, including the 2010 AFC Champions League...