Ken Boden (born 5 July 1950) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in England, he represented Australia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 July 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Thrybergh, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Hull City | 0 | (0) | |
| Scunthorpe United | 0 | (0) | |
| Sheffield United | 0 | (0) | |
| Matlock Town | |||
| Bridlington Trinity | |||
| 1976–1977 | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| 1978–1979 | Newcastle KB United | 52 | (26) |
| 1980–1984 | Sydney City | 83 | (37) |
| 1984 | Sydney Croatia | 15 | (2) |
| Total | 151 | (65) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979–1981 | Australia | 13 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBoden spent his early career with Hull City, Scunthorpe United, Sheffield United, Matlock Town and Bridlington Trinity.[1] He then spent the 1976–77 season with Doncaster Rovers, making one appearance in the Football League.[2] Boden later moved to Australia, where he played for Newcastle KB United, Sydney City, and Sydney Croatia.[1] During the 1978 season, he was the National Soccer League top scorer and Player of the Year.[1]
International career
editBoden made 26 appearances for Australia at all levels.[1] He made 13 official A-matches,[3] appearing in one FIFA World Cup qualifying match.[4]
References
editExternal links
edit- Ken Boden at Aussie Footballers
- Ken Boden: a league of his own
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