Biography
Who is Scott Chipperfield?
Early life and real name
Scott Kenneth Chipperfield was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up in Wollongong, New South Wales. He was born to Kenneth and Dale Chipperfield and is of English descent. As a young boy, he supported Liverpool and began playing soccer at the age of six with Bellambi.
Before turning professional, he played for several local clubs. He won the Illawarra First Division grand final with Tarrawanna in 1993 and later played for Fernhill and the Illawarra Lions. During his playing days at Wollongong, he also worked part-time as a school bus driver.
Career highlights
Scott Chipperfield began his professional career at Wollongong Wolves in 1996. He helped the team win the National Soccer League twice in a row in 2000 and 2001, alongside the Oceania Club Championship in 2001 where he scored the winning goal in the final against Tafea of Vanuatu. He twice won the Johnny Warren Medal for the most outstanding player in the domestic season.
In the summer of 2001, Scott moved to Europe to join Swiss Super League club FC Basel. In his first season, he helped Basel win their first league title in 22 years and the Swiss Cup. He went on to win multiple league championships and Swiss Cups with the club, making hundreds of appearances and scoring numerous goals before finishing his professional career there in 2012.
International career
Scott played his debut game for the Australia national team as a substitute during a match against Fiji in September 1998. He scored his first international goal shortly after against the Cook Islands. He became known for his loyal participation in the 2002 OFC Nations Cup in New Zealand, where players had to pay their own way due to financial turmoil at Soccer Australia.
He was part of the squad that defeated Uruguay in a playoff in November 2005 to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. At the tournament, he played an integral role in the Australian midfield and defence. He later announced his retirement from international football following Australia's final group game against Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life
Scott Chipperfield holds dual Australian-Swiss citizenship and has lived in Switzerland since signing for FC Basel in 2001. He stands at a height of 180 centimeters. Following his retirement from professional football, he moved to the local amateur club FC Aesch to work as a player-coach.
His son, Liam, followed in his footsteps and became a professional footballer playing for the Swiss club Basel. Scott's extensive career in Australia and Switzerland earned him inductions into the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame and recognition in the FFA Team of the Decade.
Birthday and age
Scott Chipperfield was born on December 30, 1975, which makes Scott 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Scott shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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