Michael Thwaite

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Michael Thwaite (born May 2, 1983) is a promising young Australian football (soccer) player. He plays as a Defender for Polish team Wisła Kraków, whom he signed for on a Bosman transfer from FC Naţional Bucureşti in Romania's Divizia A. His career began at Sydney University in the New South Wales Winter Super League. He then spent two seasons playing for Marconi Stallions (2002-2004) in the now defunct NSL, before heading off to Romania.

Thwaite was part of the Australian under 20's team in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in the U.A.E.. He was also involved with the 2004 Olympics qualifying team but did not make the final squad for the tournament proper. He made his international debut on October 9, 2005 in a 5-0 win in a friendly match held in London against Jamaica. He was a squad member of Australian national team in their historic World Cup qualifying tie against Uruguay, but did not play as head coach Guus Hiddink preferred the more experienced Tony Popović and Tony Vidmar in the starting lineup.