Alex Gibb
Alex Gibb was an Australian football (soccer) player. Gibb is recognised as Australia's first international captain and was awarded retrospectively by Football Federation Australia cap number 1.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Gibb | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bundamba Athletic | |||
| Bundamba Rangers | |||
| South Brisbane Scottish | |||
| National team | |||
| 1922–1923 | Australia | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Club career
In a career lasting over twenty years, Gibb played for a number of Queensland clubs including Bundamba Athletic, Bundamba Rangers and South Brisbane Scottish.[2]
International career
Gibb made his international debut for Australia in June 1922 in Australia's first recognised international match, against New Zealand. Gibb played six matches for Australia between 1922 and 1923, playing as captain in all of those matches.[3]
Honours
In 2000 Gibb was inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame.[2]
References
- "Injuries force Socceroo changes for Ghana match". sportsaustralia.com. 13 November 2006. Archived from the original on 20 July 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- "Alex Gibb". Football Federation Australia – Hall of Fame. Football Federation Australia. Archived from the original on 15 September 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
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