Steve Fitzsimmons (born September 7, 1976) is an Australian professional football (soccer) player who plays as a Right back for Gold Coast United in the A-League.

[edit] Club career

Fitzsimmons was signed by the foundation A-League club New Zealand Knights for the inaugural year of the A-League in what was a largely unsuccessful year for the club.^[1] On January 25, 2006 he agreed to part ways with the New Zealand Knights allowing him to look for a new club before the close of the January transfer window. He then signed a short-term contract with Queensland Roar and subsequently made a solitary appearance before being released at the conclusion of the season.^[2][3]

This looked to spell the end to Steve's national league career as he went on to play for Brisbane Premier League side Palm Beach SC. The following year he moved to Beenleigh Football Club in the Brisbane Premier League Division 1 where he enjoyed a successful season playing 24 games for the club scoring 7 times including an important goal the club's Grand Final win against Capalaba Football Club. He was also on top in the Player of the Year award voting for Brisbane Premier League Division 1 as voted by referees but was ruled ineligible due to a sending off against Albany Creek Excellsior Soccer Club in Round 21.

Late in 2008 Fitzsimmons was rewarded for his performances while at Beenleigh Football Club by being one of the first signings for Gold Coast United.^[4]

On August 21, 2009 he scored his first ever A-League goal in a 2-0 win for Gold Coast during the second half of United's game against Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium.^[5]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Gold Coast United profile