How many caps did Archie Thompson win for Australia?

Archie Thompson won 54 caps for Australia, scoring 28 goals.

Which clubs did Archie Thompson play for?

Gippsland Falcons (1996–1999), Carlton S.C. (1999–2000), Lierse S.K. (2001–2005), Marconi Stallions (2001–2001), Melbourne Victory (2005–2006), PSV Eindhoven (2006–2006).

Where does Archie Thompson rank among Australia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Archie Thompson #25 of Australia's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Archie Thompson

Stalwart RM Right-footed

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1978

Clubs

Gippsland Falcons, Carlton S.C., Lierse S.K.

#25

Editorial rank of 33 for Australia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Thirteen goals in one international, against American Samoa on 11 April 2001 in a 31-0 win, remains the world record, and he walked off the pitch not knowing his own count. He then scored five in the 2007 A-League grand final, a 6-0 win over Adelaide that brought the Joe Marston Medal, and finished with three championships at Melbourne Victory, the 2004 OFC Nations Cup, and club records of 97 goals in 262 games. Career record: 54 caps and 28 goals for Australia; club career at Gippsland Falcons, Carlton S.C., Lierse S.K..

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Career record

1996–1999	Gippsland Falcons
1999–2000	Carlton S.C.
2001–2005	Lierse S.K.
2001–2001	Marconi Stallions
2005–2006	Melbourne Victory
2006–2006	PSV Eindhoven
Australia	54 caps, 28 goals

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Around Thompson in the almanac

One rank above: Zeljko Kalac at #24.

One rank below: Aurelio Vidmar at #26.

Australia's editorial top five: Harry Kewell · Tim Cahill · Mark Viduka · Mark Schwarzer · Mile Jedinak.