Tim Cahill Profile
Height: 80 cm
Shirt number: 4
Position: Forward
Current club: Everton (ENG)
International Caps: 42
International Goals: 21
First international: Australia - South Africa
(30 March 2004)
Undoubtedly the Socceroos’ talisman, Cahill has invariably delivered when it matters most. A phenomenal goal return from midfield of a goal every other game at international level has included some crucial strikes for his country. None though are more historic than his quickfire double against Japan at the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ when Australia appeared headed for a disastrous opening match defeat. Down 1-0 with nine minutes remaining, Cahill showed typical poachers intuition to be in the right spot to force home a loose ball, before scoring a second right on full-time to ensure a 3-1 win which ultimately was the difference as the Socceroos achieved a debut qualification for the knockout stage. The opening goal was also Australia’s first on the world’s greatest stage following a goalless return in their only previous showing 32 years earlier.
Cahill plays an attacking midfield role for his country generally operating behind a lone striker, though occasionally, notably against Japan in the FIFA World Cup qualifier, he has also been used as a striker. Despite his modest height, the 30-year-old is renowned for an impressive heading ability and remarkable vertical leap, which allows him to invariably overcome the tallest of opponent.
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
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