Mark Viduka Uncovered: Socceroos Captain on Leeds, 2006 World Cup and 2007 Asian Cup

Mark Viduka Uncovered: Socceroos Captain on Leeds, 2006 World Cup and 2007 Asian Cup | ESPN FC

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4 жыл бұрын

Mark Viduka sits down for an exclusive interview for ESPN with Michael Cain. The former Socceroos captian opens up about the revered Golden Generation, the nation’s return to the World Cup in 2006, the phenomenal Leeds side of the early 2000s and his relationship with likes of Harry Kewell, Lucas Neill and Graham Arnold. The man known as “The V-Bomber”, now running a cafe in Zagreb, Croatia, shares stories of backstage drinks with Elton John, and nearly transferring to two major European giants, Manchester United and AC Milan.
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@nickgrant2625 4 жыл бұрын

Could have listened for another hour

@liamkavanagh1536 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Grant exactly right. Only criticism of the interview was too short. Need a longer version.

@smiler6284 4 жыл бұрын

What a striker loved watching him at Leeds ,Legend

@markyates3393 4 жыл бұрын

That last sentence really shows you who he is, even more than the rest of his honest and well spoken interview. Prem legend and so underrated

@burtlangoustine1 4 жыл бұрын

Poignant and yes, a class act.

@maxmirni2768 Жыл бұрын

that last sentence is what true "legacy" is all about

@matthewbell1968 4 жыл бұрын

Best target man I've seen at Elland road in 50 years of Leeds watching. Strong as an ox, feet like a ballerina. Brilliant, superb player. Great interview as well.

@fbaresi1681 4 жыл бұрын

He had great skill for a big man. Nice guy most of all.

@RyKe9 4 жыл бұрын

Gary Neville said that Sir Alex Ferguson was very respectful of Mark Viduka and would give team talks specifically on how to stop him. Says a lot about Viduka as a player really

@luzdaviola 4 жыл бұрын

I played against him at the National Championships in 1989 in Coffs Harbour. He was playing for Victoria and I was playing for Western Australia. One night I went out with some of the Victorian boys that were staying in the same house as me and I met him and lost $5 playing darts against him if I recall correctly. I remember he was big, strong and skillful back then. He was like a giant compared to the rest of us. We would have both been only 14 years old.

@tomorExtreme 4 жыл бұрын

I have a sudden urge to visit Zagreb and drink some coffee.

@jakovcu 4 жыл бұрын

You will have to wait until this Covid situation is cleared.

@AJO87 4 жыл бұрын

@@jakovcu LOL

@sethfinberg348 4 жыл бұрын

My Serbian friends would suggest the cafes in Belgrade and wished Viduka had played for Partizan (Belgrade).

@jakovcu 4 жыл бұрын

@@sethfinberg348 Well Viduka scored goal to Partizan playing in Zagreb for Champions leagues qualifications. When Viduka came to Zagreb Serbian rebel forces were 18km from Zagreb.

@shaneemanuelle6243 3 жыл бұрын

Any idea the name or where his café is? I’d love to drop in and have a coffee from Dukes and give him thanks for his service to Australia.

@marchveris 4 жыл бұрын

Viduka was a tank! Australia is still trying to look for his successor.

@chrisoflynn2443 4 жыл бұрын

Just anyone who can put the ball in the back of the net from open play would be good at this point...

@kalashnikov5544 4 жыл бұрын

Another ethnic Croatian lmao.

@sasho888prm 4 жыл бұрын

Get chevapi with it

@petertran4356 4 жыл бұрын

Spotted on!

@shaunjones372 4 жыл бұрын

it is a shame that his and so many other players knowledge is lost to australian football. Great interview.

@AA-wk5jn 4 жыл бұрын

The FFA is completely at fault. Since 2006 we have become progressively worse.

@isaiahcoe6532 4 жыл бұрын

So true

@athanasiosfloros5214 4 жыл бұрын

Grew up supporting South Melbourne, and with Viduka being a star player for Melbourne Knights, (our biggest rival during that era), I got to see a lot of him. To this day, I still am absolutely adamant that he was the best home grown talent that I have ever seen in our country. 18 years old and absolutely tearing apart the old NSL. His touch, control, strength, and finishing ability was class to say the least. What a player he was and it was a privilege to have seen him in his prime.

@rickeyrincones1769 4 жыл бұрын

Kicking the ball in the backyard with my old man....right answer

@jasonmccormack3045 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview. Thank you Mark. Easily Australia's best and most underrated player. The mainstream media never understood the fact that he sacrificed himself to play such an important role for the Socceroos.

@sam-ze8bz 4 жыл бұрын

Tim Cahill

@sam-ze8bz 4 жыл бұрын

Harry Kewell

@jasonmccormack3045 4 жыл бұрын

@@sam-ze8bz Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell are hardly underrated.

@juz882010 4 жыл бұрын

@@sam-ze8bz cahill never had barca, juventus and inter milan chasing him

@truebeliever4488 19 күн бұрын

@@juz882010 But he stayed at Everton, give me a break

@steve13191 4 жыл бұрын

massively underrated. right footed christian vieri. the dink finishes, hold up plays, back heels. a big man with touch and tekkers, they dont make strikers like viduka, vieri, diego tristan anymore.

@linnovate360 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. He was like Vieri.

@chunkz1187 4 жыл бұрын

Vieri's favourite sportsman as a kid was Allan Border! Imagine Vieri with Viduka and Kewell

@unstoppableExodia 4 жыл бұрын

The game has changed since their day. Nowadays 433 reigns supreme and a center forward must be able to contribute to the build up play by linking up with the wide forwards and midfielders. Gone are the days of two man strike forces where one can drop deep while the other stays up top to latch onto a long ball from deep.

@js-sv6kw 4 жыл бұрын

@@unstoppableExodia Have you ever watched Viduka,? Sure he could play target man but that wasn't the only string to his bow? He did all of the things you mentioned, he would be absolutely fine in most systems today. Lewandowski is a good modern day comparison.

@HandyKoesnadie 4 жыл бұрын

The streets will never forget. Mark Viduka.

@Sramota1 4 жыл бұрын

Australia’s best player without question and remaining humble and unselfish throughout- absolute legend.

@Sramota1 4 жыл бұрын

Also the comments re players selfishness at Asian cup is spot on! yes that includes Cahill !

@winstonsmith1071 4 жыл бұрын

1 of the most underrated players ever

@michaelreay2820 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He Was a beast, technically superb. What a lad too

@Sramota1 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t say underrated at all. Was a class above the rest

@rituraj4447 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! What a team Leeds had then with Viduka leading the line, backed up by Kewell, Alan Smith, Bakke, Dacourt, Kelly, Harte... they reached the semis of the Champions' League under David O'Leary. A great striker, could play on his own up front, never truly appreciated.

@rituraj4447 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sramota1 did u get the meaning of "underrated"?

@ElectricSoulShow 4 жыл бұрын

@@rituraj4447 I know what you mean. I love Leeds United. I remember that time so well...Another set of great players were Woodgate and Radebe

@oasislufc 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Viduka is the best Australian footballer of all time, from 99 to 2002 one of the best forwards in Europe

@nickstivactas5957 4 жыл бұрын

The most naturally gifted player we ever had. Even his old Leeds team mates said if he applied himself more at training he could have been one of the best in the world. A true legend. Old school!

@rituraj4447 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most... do not forget our other Aussie star Kewell! But I agree with u, this video makes me nostalgic. Wish Leeds were back again in the premier league.

@ElectricSoulShow 4 жыл бұрын

A great center forward. However Cantona was even better..

@rituraj4447 4 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricSoulShow Why suddenly Cantona? He was in a different role and a cut above, the 9.5 that he himself claimed to be, the 1st gamechanger in the PL era in that role followed by the likes of bergkamp.

@aaronmelnyk1614 4 жыл бұрын

apache tyson He was better at European level than Australian.

@ElectricSoulShow 4 жыл бұрын

Please can anyone get the full length version of this video. I and many others would love hear it.

@ahmad.t.4766 4 жыл бұрын

Viduka, Kewell, Cahill, scharzer. Oh I miss my days of 2000s.

@sasho888prm 4 жыл бұрын

With Stan "Catch me if you can" Lazaridis on the wing.

@Patricio4891 4 жыл бұрын

As a young Australian with little knowledge of football, watching Viduka at Leeds is what brought me to the game and developed an overall passion for the game globally and here in Australia. It is so sad there has been no one like him or the other quality players of his generation come through since such a great era of player depth in Australian football.

@opalzed3665 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me sad to see where we were... and where we are now.

@dankokovacevic 4 жыл бұрын

You will bounce back, I'm sure! Greetings from Zagreb, Croatia! Stay safe!

@zisisb.3169 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t take the boy out of the western suburbs of melbourne, watching this makes me feel you are still around, could listen to your stories all day, all the best.

@frankmachin5438 4 жыл бұрын

Zisis B. He’s still got that western suburbs Australian accent....

@zisisb.3169 4 жыл бұрын

Frank Machin 100%

@anthonyowolabi 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most elegant players to play in the premier league. I remember in 2000 when he scored four against liverpool. Everyone was talking about it the following monday in school, how brilliant this Australian was. We couldn't wait till the weekend again for the highlight show to watch those four goals. Nice memories. I will never forget!

@ElectricSoulShow 4 жыл бұрын

I love Leeds United..It's so good to hear from people from around the world about this player and that Leeds team of 1998 to 2001....Such a good center forward..the only thing he lacked was sheer pace..But he had everything else....

@anthonyowolabi 4 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricSoulShow Yes true, no real pace but those are actually my favourite types of players - Le Tiss, Bergkamp, Berbatov, Viduka. That Leeds team would have won at least a title if they played in this recent era just like Leicester. I also enjoyed watching the futuristic Villa team in the late 90s with the 3-5-2 formation, topping the league by christmas twice only to fall of the map by april / may. Those were the best times!

@markwilliams5733 4 жыл бұрын

Class player🖒 my mind goes back to when he destroyed Liverpool at Leeds he was brilliant that day. Liverpool fan.

@sethfinberg348 4 жыл бұрын

We tried to forget the Big Aussie and his scoring ... 2020 Reds are finally getting the title.

@vinceleone5794 4 жыл бұрын

What a great interview ! When he sips that espresso at the start, that is Viduka personified ! The best player we’ve had by a fkn country mile ! Pure class ! He is just a relaxed mofo man, I didn’t think I could like him anymore than I already did ! Fkn Leeds blocked him from AC Milan ! At the time prob the best team in the world and his boyhood club ... Dukes is an Aussie treasure

@KNICKSBUZZ 4 жыл бұрын

The days of seeing him tear apart the EPL defenses is something ill never forget, and long to see from another Aussie again.

@stefanrowing 4 жыл бұрын

Viduka stvarno se vidi da si ljudina i dobar čovek. Uživanje je bilo poslušati ovaj video i još sat vremena da je trajao ne bi bilo dosadno. Svaka čast!

@sonofportsmith4435 4 жыл бұрын

Such an accomplished player. Solid in every league he tackled: Croatia, Scotland, England... Perhaps the best player Australia ever produced.

@npd6225 4 жыл бұрын

“Kewell and Cahill weren’t even developed in Australia” I love that line. He’s so right.

@dommer256 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant player. Lovely man. The answer to the question at the end....pure class. What a humble guy.

@chrisoflynn2443 4 жыл бұрын

6:14 Great to finally hear someone coming out and saying it how it is. More big names should be critical of the way the game is run in Australia as it’s not good enough and has definitely regressed.

@Juventud2222 4 жыл бұрын

I hope this gets shown around the a-league/FFA. Not enough former players speak out about the mismanagement of the last 10-15 years.

@chrisoflynn2443 4 жыл бұрын

@@Juventud2222 Some have, but I agree it sadly hasn't been enough. I think most Aussie football fans agree but none of us have the voice/platform to make it known that change is needed. Therefore it is down to the players to continually put pressure on the people at the top to make changes to the way the game is run. Its all well and good making a few comments in the odd interview but realistically that isnt going to change anything.

@MK-xd4zg 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the v bomber... being a st.albans boy I grew up listening to story's about his time at the knights

@fbaresi1681 4 жыл бұрын

100% Authentic. God bless you Dukes. We love you in Australia. Champion Bloke.

@billgats4094 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend. I loved following Leeds during those awesome years. Great interview. Its the year 2020... I repeat 2020 and we still cant get Football right in this country... very sad.

@cyyu80 4 жыл бұрын

I love the last part. It is so touching. Favourite moment of his is kicking the ball with his old man.

@bybs5726 4 жыл бұрын

havent heard from him in 10 years. what a legend

@9inchsnails829 4 жыл бұрын

Was at the 4 3 Liverpool game. Best individual performance I've ever seen at Elland Road

@MelbKnights 4 жыл бұрын

Although he is only 3-4 years older than me, I watched him as a kid in the NSL at the age of 17 and 18. I think he was 17 when he made his debut and scored twice against Preston Macedonia. My cousin played with him at Melbourne Croatia juniors and he was a monster even as a 16 year old. Although not a well-spoken gentleman, he still knows how to get the message across with honesty and says it the way it was. Such as shame football in Australia has not called any of these legends to help run the game. Thank you for the interview just a shame it wasn't longer.

@beatdown444 4 жыл бұрын

VERY HONEST INTERVIEW, BIG DUKES WHAT A PLAYER AND JUST THE RESPECT SHOWN HERE ON HOW HE CHOOSES HIS CHOICE OF WORDS. ALL CLASS.

@rowlandjnrblay1604 3 жыл бұрын

Am a Ghanaian but I just love this guy.. one of the best strikers in childhood times

@pokeworldaustralia 4 жыл бұрын

What a player what a man miss you dukes

@alexle3396 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video amigo. Mark Vaduka; the V-bomber, our captain true! This gentleman never disappoints, every time all the time! Humility, earnest, proud to represent, and a wonderful sense of deprecating humour. We will always love you big bomber. Do you have a mini bomber, when can we see him representing ozzy!? P.s Twice mina’s beauty rules okay?!

@isaiahcoe6532 4 жыл бұрын

Big Dukes telling it exactly how it is

@sethman75 4 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite player of all time for Australia. Great player, great guy, great personality. Truly a one off

@Z990zz 3 жыл бұрын

Viduka you legend played for both my team leeds and Celtic what a baller ☘🍺

@jackchadderton6263 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best players I’ve seen play for Leeds. Fantastic at holding up the ball and bringing other players into play.

@paulfrench6076 4 жыл бұрын

The V Bomber...what a great socceroo...a member of Australia's Golden Generation...Aussie Red

@johng7265 2 жыл бұрын

Open honest and possibly the most candid interview I've ever seen by an ex footballer. Captivating to watch. Brilliant interview.

@aluna1983 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend

@markmalic7450 2 жыл бұрын

Most Humble Football Star ever... !! Mark''s Last comment is the cherry on the cake Proud to know this Great Man..!!

@Robbie1950 4 жыл бұрын

The greatest footballer this country has ever produced. We will be lucky to ever see another champion like this produced through our system.

@aaront9778 4 жыл бұрын

harry kewell, tim cahill, mark schwarzer?

@kalashnikov5544 4 жыл бұрын

@@aaront9778 They were all good.

@Robbie1950 4 жыл бұрын

Read my comment again. All those players to mentioned were not produced through our system.

@aaront9778 4 жыл бұрын

@@Robbie1950 i stand corrected.

@lostinthespecific7632 4 жыл бұрын

Loved Viduka at Leeds. On his day he was impossible to stop. Great memories watching him play.

@frognastie785 4 жыл бұрын

Easily our best player. Always got the best defender, always was out numbered at the front. Fantastic interview, loved it.

@abubakerrawat7240 4 жыл бұрын

Love this interview. Mark viduka my childhood hero

@bookermusic 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that, however I would have loved for Michael to have asked him about his Knights days.

@ZenithSEM 4 жыл бұрын

great job Michael Cain

@andrebaumbach9447 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, over too soon tho. Engrossing . That last comment ...shows what a person he is.

@rickeyrincones1769 4 жыл бұрын

Never was a Leeds fan, but always liked Viduka..hearing him say Van Basten Gullit and Milan was his favorite team was awesome

@richardfinlayson1524 2 жыл бұрын

God, I cried when Australia qualified, what a great Socceroos team.saw Viduka play for the Knights in the National league, that was a while back.

@damianclark550 4 жыл бұрын

Great watching him in his prime. Lethal finisher

@Poposkitroy 4 жыл бұрын

This is great to see 👏🙏

@ricky7590 4 жыл бұрын

Good interview. Always liked Viduka as a player, but respect him even more with his opinion and honesty.

@strke69 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview what a player you could already see when Mark was at the Melbourne Knights he was going to have a wonderful career :)

@Andysw6 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best finishers, a natural footballer.

@mouchi695 4 жыл бұрын

Proper Legend of Australian Sport and Football - PS What type of tool would dislike this interview?

@Minxcatt 4 жыл бұрын

Lucas Neill and his 16 multi's (= 16 dislikes 10.4.20)

@fbaresi1681 4 жыл бұрын

Luca$h Neill.

@harveykraus5767 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best to put on a Middlesbrough shirt🔴⚪️🔴UTB

@MonnersSports 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend 🙏

@luanspotting 4 жыл бұрын

When dukes talk, you listen.. no surprises with the people he brought up.. we knew those clowns we 🐍 and frauds.. just needed the great man to confirm..

@conorsmith8551 2 жыл бұрын

love you mark, leeds united legend. so happy he never went to man u. he would have stayed at leeds had we not been relegated i feel. loved the club

@nicpap6046 4 жыл бұрын

Awarded best NSL Under 21 and Senior player in Australia in the same season, Top goal scorer in the Croatian league , Top goal scorer in-the Scottish league and then to the English Premier league where he proved his worth Which other Australian player achieved such a range of achievements in their careers , the GOAT of Aussie players an top bloke to boot 🤛👍💪

@DylonJohnGovender 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this has been very insightful.

@AlbertXavier 4 жыл бұрын

Legend. an OG!

@lesliematiscsak8544 4 жыл бұрын

great interview and Viduka providing honest insight into former team mates and coaches Aus no1 player @ 2006 WC

@frankmachin5438 4 жыл бұрын

Love Vidukes. Not because I love Leeds (though it doesn’t hurt) but because he is just a down to earth 1st generation Australian kid proud of his Croatian heritage, straight shooter, great player.

@samoflegend738 4 жыл бұрын

great interview

@promitkar1528 4 жыл бұрын

An absolute legend

@roccosiffredi6427 4 жыл бұрын

Great upload bro . Thanks for sharing

@baronbayne9899 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is GREAT, love his honesty. Speaks a lot of truth - so refreshing. And my god it reminds me how good 2006 was.

@johncalderone2320 4 жыл бұрын

what a legend of aussie football..........wanted to hear more.......

@CeemPlay 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@uzoma1541 4 жыл бұрын

I remember him. A very skilful player.

@Kepairof 3 жыл бұрын

Raw chat and total support of his opinions.

@Shivian124 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Aussie legend. Really enjoyed watching Mark play. Such a genuine straight shooter too.

@johnberesford9906 2 жыл бұрын

As a Leeds fan at 13 years old, Mark Viduka was my hero. Great guy

@MarkanVaran7 4 жыл бұрын

Met him when I was working as ticket salesman in cinema. Very nice guy

@footballmad5590 4 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@rrickey360 4 жыл бұрын

Our greatest ever player

@sharonadlam3195 2 ай бұрын

Found this interview almost 4 yrs on and every word Mark utters concerning football in Australia is so true - the FFA culture is the major problem with Australian Football

@anthonyt4680 4 жыл бұрын

What a player to watch!!! He created space, he moved defenders away and had some incredible passing skills. Such a noticeable presence up front. Defenders always knew to keep an eye on ol Dukes. Underrated Australian player that brought real quality to the game.