Stuart Musialik

Stuart Musialik

Personal information
Full name	Stuart Musialik
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Central Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sydney FC
Number	8
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 October 2007

Stuart Musialik (born 29 March 1985 in Newcastle, Australia) is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Sydney FC in the A-League.

Club career

Born and raised in Newcastle, he played junior football for Adamstown Rosebuds and was quickly selected to play in representative sides such as Northern NSW at a young age.

In 2005 he played for the Weston Workers Bears which under the care of Trevor Morris, awarded him a Newcastle Jets spot. The Weston Bears made it to the NBN State Football League Grand Final though they ultimately lost to Broadmeadow Magic. During his time at the Weston Workers Bears he played alongside Nigel Boogaard, currently a Central Coast Mariners player.

Musialik was suspended for 1 game on September 27, 2007 after verbally abusing Melbourne Victory defender Rodrigo Vargas, during a match between Newcastle and Melbourne on September 21, 2007 that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Musialik followed his close friend Mark Bridge from the Newcastle Jets to Sydney FC to play under John Kosmina from 2008-09. He signed a 2 year deal.

International career

He was on the Australian roster for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, and has since played for the Olyroos against Chinese Taipei, in Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium. Stuart was one of Australia's best players in their 2008 Olympic campaign and gained many plaudits following his performances in Beijing.

Honours

With Newcastle Jets:

• A-League Championship: 2007-2008

Personal Honours:

• Newcastle Jets Coach's Award: 2006-2007

External links

• Sydney FC profile
• FFA - Olyroo profile