Mark Viduka Quotes

Australia, Football Player
October 9, 1975

Mark Anthony Viduka (/vɪˈduːkə/ vih-DOOK-ə; born 9 October 1975) is an Australian retired footballer who played as a centre forward. He captained the Australia national team to the Round of 16 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup which remains their best ever performance to date. His four goals in the UEFA Champions League are the most scored by any Australian player.

I have this complex. I don't like too much exposure. I don't know why it is. Maybe it's bred in me, because my dad always told me to be humble and don't think you're too good.

Mark Viduka
- Good
- Why
- Dad
I had plenty of offers to do sponsorships and TV commercials, but it's just not in me. I would love to get that out of me, but I just don't feel comfortable with it.

Mark Viduka

I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league.

Mark Viduka
- Long
- Game
- Lost
Leading my country out at the World Cup was something I'll never forget.

Mark Viduka
- World
- Country
I am a Libra so I have to balance things.

Mark Viduka
- Balance
- Libra
All my life my priority was football, football, football. I was just fully focused on that and when my kids were born that focus changed gradually. I had something in my life that changed my perspective. You experience something that is more important than win, lose or draw.

Mark Viduka
I don't really like being emotional. Public displays of emotion, I don't really do that sort of stuff. I don't know why. I would like to be the type that doesn't worry about that.

Mark Viduka
- Why
- Worry
- Emotional
For most of my career I've been very lucky to have avoided major injuries.

Mark Viduka
- Career