Paul Wade, affectionately known as "Wadey" worldwide, is celebrated as the former Captain of the Australian Soccer team and a legendary figure in Australian football history.
His illustrious international career spanned numerous milestones, including appearances at the Olympic Games and two World Cup campaigns. Notably, he undertook the formidable challenge of marking Diego Maradona during a crucial World Cup playoff against Argentina.
Across his distinguished career, which saw him earn over 100 caps for his country, Paul Wade also secured two National Soccer League championships and was honoured as the NSL player of the year in 1988. His leadership on the field extended to 46 matches as captain of the Socceroos.
Following retirement, Paul Wade's unwavering passion for the sport translated into roles within the media as a respected TV presenter and in various capacities nurturing junior talent and development in football.
