 Broich at training with 1. FC Köln in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 January 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Munich, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger[1][2] | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–1993 | ASV Rott am Inn | ||
| 1993–1996 | TSV 1860 Rosenheim | ||
| 1996–2000 | SpVgg Unterhaching | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | SpVgg Unterhaching | ||
| 2001–2003 | Wacker Burghausen | 78 | (8) |
| 2004–2006 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 68 | (4) |
| 2006–2009 | 1. FC Köln | 69 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 7 | (0) |
| 2010–2017 | Brisbane Roar | 166 | (17) |
| Total | 398 | (33) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Germany U21 | 7 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Germany B | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas Broich (born 29 January 1981) is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. A SpVgg Unterhaching youth product, Broich went on to play for Wacker Burghausen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1. FC Köln, and 1. FC Nürnberg in Germany. In 2010, he moved to Australia joining Brisbane Roar where he spent seven seasons before retiring.
A dual Johnny Warren Medal winner, a three-time A-League Champion, a two time A-League Premier, a two time Gary Wilkins Medal winner and the winner of the 2014 Joe Marston Medal, Broich is considered one of the greatest players in A-League history.[3] With 66 assists, Broich is the leading assister in A-League history.[4]
- ^ "Brisbane Roar hopeful of post-career job for Broich". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Corporation. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (19 September 2016). "Brisbane Roar marquee man Thomas Broich to stake claim for left wing spot in trial against Perth Glory". The Courier Mail. News Corporation. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
- ^ Davidson, John. "THOMAS BROICH: THE A-LEAGUE PEAKED YEARS AGO". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "A-League elimination finals fixtures: Burning questions about Brisbane v Western Sydney, City v Perth". Fox Sports Australia. News Corporation. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.