Full name Darren Davies 1998–???? Barry Town Height 1.73 m | Years Team Role Footballer Name Darren Davies | |
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Date of birth (1978-08-13) 13 August 1978 (age 37) | ||
Current team Melbourne Victory FC | ||
Darren davies
Darren Davies (born 13 August 1978) is a former professional footballer and present manager, who is an assistant coach of the Young Socceroos.
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A Wales U21 international, Davies started his career at Tottenham Hotspur in England, before becoming a member of the Barry Town squad to compete in the UEFA Champions League qualifying stages. He later plied his trade in Scotland at Greenock Morton and Stirling Albion, before dropping into non-league football in England and Wales.
Davies has since relocated to Australia, initially employed as head coach at the Queensland Academy of Sport prior to his current role at Melbourne Victory. In March 2013, he coached his team to success in the National Youth League Championship, and also the assistant job in the senior squad, following Ange Postecoglou's promotion to the Socceroos.
On 24 July 2015, Davies was appointed as Paul Okon's assistant coach for the Young Socceroos, alongside his roles at Melbourne Victory.
On 30 May 2016, Gareth Naven was appointed as the coach of Melbourne Victory's NYL&NPL sides instead of him.
On 8 August 2016, Davies was appointed as an assistant coach at Melbourne Victory.
In June 2017, Davies, along with Kevin Muscat and Ross Aloisi, were called up by Ange Postecoglou to serve as members of Australia's coaching staff for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.