Steven Pace

Steven Pace (born 6 March 1983) is an Australian footballer who plays for Heidelberg United FC.

Steven Pace

Personal information
Full name	Steven Joseph Pace
Date of birth	(1983-03-06) 6 March 1983 (age 42)
Place of birth	Melbourne, Australia
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Central defender
Team information
Current team	Heidelberg United
Number	17
Youth career
	Keilor Park
	VIS
	AIS
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001–2003	South Melbourne	8	(1)
2003–2004	Essendon Royals	86	(5)
2005–2007	Preston Lions	64	(4)
2007–2010	Melbourne Victory	8	(0)
2010–2014	Hume City FC	81	(5)
2015–	Heidelberg United	122	(11)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 September 2019

Club career

Earlier in his career, Pace played for various Victorian teams, including South Melbourne, Essendon Royals and the Preston Lions. He has been described as a "utility" player,^[1] having played as a midfielder as well as a central defender. He played in the latter position for the Preston Lions in their successful 2007 campaign, when they won the Victorian Premier League Championship.^[2]

When the Melbourne Victory signed Pace in October 2007, coach Ernie Merrick said about him:^[3]

"Steven reads the game well, has excellent speed, good distribution and possesses great maturity"

He made his first appearance for the Melbourne Victory against the Central Coast Mariners on 4 November 2007.^[4] Pace departed the Victory in 2010, making 8 league appearances in his time there.

After leaving Victory, Pace joined Hume City FC and spent the following four and a half years with the Broadmeadows-based club.

In 2015, Pace joined Heidelberg United FC.

Honours

With Melbourne Victory:

• A-League Championship: 2008-2009
• A-League Premiership: 2008-2009
• National Premier Leagues Victoria 2007

With Heidelberg United FC:

• National Premier Leagues Victoria Premiers 2017
• Dockerty Cup 2017