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Ivan Vicelich - Source: Photosport
Ivan Vicelich
Age: 33
Height: 193cm
Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand
Position: Defender
Current Club: Auckland City
International Caps: 65
International Goals: 6
First International: Uruguay v NZ (June 1995)
Club History: Auckland City (NZ) 2008 - present, RKC Waalwijk (NED) 2006 - 2008, Roda JC (NED) 2001 - 2006, Kingz (NZ) 1999-2007, Central Utd (NZ) 1996 - 1999, Waitakere City (NZ) 1993 -1995
Profile: A highly skilled and vastly experienced defender, Ivan Vicelich is one of the longest serving All Whites.
After retiring from the national side in 2009, Auckland City's Vicelich answered a call from Ricki Herbert to make his return on the eve of the 2009 Confederations Cup following an injury to skipper Ryan Nelsen.
Vicelich is a versatile and strong player, who spent many of his formative years in the Netherlands before helping Auckland to an OFC Champions League, a FIFA Club World Cup 5th place finish and a NZFC title in 2009.
This 33-year-old is sure to play a big role in South Africa in
2010 and will no doubt be a great mentor for the younger players
playing on the big stage for the first time in their careers.
