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Archie Thompson's unforgettable career
The ever-popular Archie Thomspon has been a prolific scorer for both Melbourne Victory and the Socceroos. We take a look at some of the moments, and relationships, that have defined his career.
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All hail the king: Archie Thompson takes in the applause after scoring against old rivals Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium last December.Credit:Getty Images
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Irrepressible: Weaving through Celtic traffic during the Scottish giant's visit to AAMI Park in 2011Credit:Wayne Taylor
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Baker's dozen: Thompson won global attention for his record 13 goals against American Samoa.Credit:Darren England/ALLSPORT
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Who's counting: Here's one of the 13 during the encounter with the hopelessly outgunned American Samoa side.Credit:Getty Images
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And another: Breaking the world record with his 12th goal, in Coffs Harbour.Credit:Tim Clayton
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Ever nimble: Against Kuwait during an Asian Cup qualifier at Kuwait Sports Club Stadium in 2010. Credit:AP
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Class clown: Horsing around with Robbie Kruse during the latter's days with Melbourne Victory.Credit:Paul Rovere
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On the podium: Thompson is a popular figure among Socceroos teammates, seen here celebrating qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.Credit:Getty Images
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Agony: Suffering a serious leg injury in the A-League grand final against Sydney FC at Etihad Stadium in 2010.Credit:Vince Caligiuri
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A good cause: Posing with a bandana in support of kids with cancer.Credit:Angela Wylie
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Old firm: With good mate Harry Kewell at Etihad Stadium in November 2011.Credit:Getty Images
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Audacious: Heading towards the corner flag to celebrate chipping over goalkeeper. Clint BoltonCredit:Vince Caligiuri
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Derby deed: The Heart's Andrew Redmayne can't stop Archie at Etihad Stadium.Credit:Sebastian Costanzo
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Family occasion: Celebrating with his son Axel after scoring against the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park.Credit:Getty Images
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One of five: Rounding Adelaide goalkeeper Daniel Beltrame for another addition to his incredible five-goal haul in the 2007 grand final.Credit:Paul Rovere
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Unstoppable: Tormenting Beltrame again. He won the Joe Marston medal for best on ground. Credit:Getty Images
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Just in case you forgot: This was his third of the evening.Credit:Getty Images
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Toilet-seat trophy: With former teammate and current boss Kevin Muscat after winning the 2009 title.Credit:Vince Caligiuri
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Kun-fu Archie: Breaking out his trademark move, after scoring against the Solomon Islands at Aussie Stadium in 2005.Credit:Getty Images