I know this will have you spitting blood in Beeston, but ignore the inflated ego, the farcical exit and the failure at Liverpool and remember just how good Kewell was in his pomp. He was such a beautifully balanced runner with the ball and the goals he scored were astounding - the deft flick with the outside of the boot against Sheffield Wednesday, the 35-yard screamer against Aston Villa, the thunderous half-volley at Highbury. After the depression of the George Graham era, when any old lag could get a game, Kewell was the cure. He has since been demonised in Leeds, which is shame because, in terms of natural talent, Kewell was as good as anyone on this list. Have a look on YouTube if you don't believe me.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Harold Kewell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1978 (1978-09-22) | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger Attacking midfielder Second striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Galatasaray | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990-1995 | Marconi Stallions | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995-2003 | Leeds United | 182 | (46) |
| 2003-2008 | Liverpool | 93 | (12) |
| 2008- | Galatasaray | 42 | (17) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1996- | Australia[2] | 45 | (13) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 December 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||