Buddy Michel Farah
Published: 28/12/2009
Born in1972, started to play soccer as a striker in the junior ranks, later converted to a midfielder by his coach at Marconi. His silky smooth technique, terrific vision and instinctive feel for the game made him a natural star.
He has been described as the complete soccer professional by all his coaches and playing team-mates. He played for Marconi from 1998 to 2001 in the Australian National Soccer League then joined Wollongong wolves this season. His Representative Career so far includes:
1. Australian School Boys
2. NSW School Boys
3. Captain of NSW Combined Catholic Colleges
4. NSW Under 13, 14, 15 and 16
5. Olyroos in 2000 where he played in the lead up matches to Sydney 2000 games against Kuwait and South Africa.
6. Represented Lebanon 2001 in the World Cup Qualifications where he played on all six of Lebanon games with outstanding success and was voted man of the match against Thailand.
7. He said he was fortunate to have played under Australian Coach Frank Farina and Eddie Krecevic at Marocni and hopes to make a break through at the European League.
8. Married to Kelly and has a son Baily.
