Ken Boden

Ken Boden (born 5 July 1950) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in England, he represented Australia.

Ken Boden

Personal information
Date of birth	(1950-07-05) 5 July 1950 (age 75)
Place of birth	Thrybergh, England
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Hull City	0	(0)
	Scunthorpe United	0	(0)
	Sheffield United	0	(0)
	Matlock Town
	Bridlington Trinity
1976–1977	Doncaster Rovers	1	(0)
1978–1979	Newcastle KB United	52	(26)
1980–1984	Sydney City	83	(37)
1984	Sydney Croatia	15	(2)
Total		151	(65)
International career
1979–1981	Australia	13	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Boden spent his early career with Hull City, Scunthorpe United, Sheffield United, Matlock Town and Bridlington Trinity.^[1] He then spent the 1976–77 season with Doncaster Rovers, making one appearance in the Football League.^[2] Boden later moved to Australia, where he played for Newcastle KB United, Sydney City, and Sydney Croatia.^[1] During the 1978 season, he was the National Soccer League top scorer and Player of the Year.^[1]

International career

Boden made 26 appearances for Australia at all levels.^[1] He made 13 official A-matches,^[3] appearing in one FIFA World Cup qualifying match.^[4]