Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been inducted into the Football Australia Hall of Fame.

The ex-Socceroos coach was honoured for his role in developing and promoting the game down under, as well as his own personal achievements, which include being the first Aussie manager to win both a league title in Europe and coach in the Champions League.

Since the initial induction of 84 players and participants in 1999, more than 250 male and female players, coaches, referees, administrators, and media representatives have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Australian game.

Football Australia chair, Chris Nikou, said: “The Football Australia Hall of Fame is the highest honour bestowed upon players and participants who have served the game – either on or off the field – with distinction, with no better demonstration of this than our Class of 2022.

“These six highly regarded figures of the Australian football community have not only made significant contributions at a local and national level but in the case of Moya (Dodd), Ange (Postecoglou), and Brendan (Schwab), their impact and influence has been felt on the global stage."

It caps off a great year for the 57-year-old, who won a league and cup double during his first season in charge of the Hoops.

And now the former Yokohama F Marinos boss has been recognised as an all-time Australian Football great with this induction 

Following the announcement, Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson said:

"The Football Australia Hall of Fame is an exclusive club featuring members of our community who have represented Australia with the highest of distinction, have influenced the corridors of power to drive our sport forward, or given tirelessly to support the growth of the game."

“The six newest inductees are outstanding ambassadors for Australian football, and I would like to provide our warmest of congratulations to Moya (Dodd), Collette (Gardiner), Walter (Pless), Ange (Postecoglou), Brendan (Schwab), and Ted (Smith) on their richly deserved recognition and thank them for their important contribution to our great game.”

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