If you enjoy the content and want to show your appreciation, you can shout me a coffee using the link below:https://buymeacoffee.com/strive365Learn more about Ricki Herberts impact on Marco here - https://amzn.to/3Xx2j19Today, I welcome Wellington Phoenix AND Melbourne Victory Legend, Marco Rojas.Marco is a fan favourite of two rival clubs, which isn’t an easy feat. We chart his football journey, where various overseas challenges are interspersed by returning back to the Australian A league.Having also represented New Zealand at international level over 45 times, Marco has many insights to share about taking the gradual steps and the leap of faith required to make it to the top.Ok, let's go. Athlete:Waikato FC & Hamilton Wanderers, NZ National LeagueWynrs Football Academy, Hamilton.Wellington Phoenix, Australia A League (2009-2011)Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2011-2013)Johnny Warren Medal (2012/23)A League Young Footballer of the year (2012/13)Vfb Stuttgart (2013-2016)Various loans throughout Germany Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2016/2017)Heerenveen, Dutch Eriodivse (2017 – 2019)SonderjskE, Danish Superliga (2019 – 2020)Melbourne Victory, Australia A League (2020-2022)FFA Cup winner 2020Colo-Colo, Chile Premera Division (2022-2023)Copa Chile Cup Winners 2023Brisbane Roar, Australia A League (2023/24)Wellington Phoenix (2024 – current)NZ Football FIFA U20 World Cup in Columbia (2011)All Whites (2011 – present)45 caps, 5 goalsOlympic Games 2012Oceania Footballer of the Year 2012 Chapters -1.45 Gareth & Marco’s connection story4.15 Humble beginnings in the Waikato 7.00 The role & influence that dad played in Marco's journey14.45 The Yellow Fever Scholarship 19.00 Trials….30.45 The first pro contract36.40 The move to Melbourne Victory43.20 Marco taking on Europe48.00 Traits of great managers52.00 Representing the National Team57.30 Quick Fire Questions Give us your feedback Support the showBecome a member - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2380305/support#STRIVE365Instagram: @_strive365YouTube: @STRIVE365podcastLinkedIn: @garethturnbullstrive365TIKTOK: @_strive365FACEBOOK: @STRIVE 365Twitter: @gturnbull12

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