Craig Foster

Former Socceroo Captain

Following his retirement from professional football, former Socceroos midfielder Craig Foster started his on-air career with the Seven Network, serving as a football analyst and principal commentator on the network’s then Pay TV sport channel, C7 as well as a regular panellist on SBS’ weekly football program of the time, On The Ball.

During the 2006 Soccer World Cup, Craig Foster was an integral part of the successful SBS commentary team from Germany, providing expert analysis and commentary.

As a player, Craig Foster is a former National Soccer captain and played for Australia on 29 occasions. Craig started his football career with National Soccer League clubs Adelaide City and Marconi Fairfield and also briefly played for English side, Portsmouth.

Later, Craig Foster served as club captain at Crystal Palace FC in the UK and skipper of the National Soccer League side, Northern Spirit FC.

Off the pitch, Craig Foster has been a strong advocate for player’s rights, having served for the past five years on the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association) Executive, and formerly as a Director of the PFA’s commercial wing, PFAM (PFA Management).

Until recently, Craig Foster was a member of the PFA Advisory Board, stepping down only to take up his new position as the PFA’s Chief Executive Officer.