Kaz Patafta
Kaz Phonesak Patafta (born 25 October 1988) is a former Australian professional footballer. He has been the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Brisbane Roar FC since July 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a lawyer specialising in corporate law. He also founded his own legal firm, McDonald Patafta & Associates Lawyers, with offices in Singapore, Laos and Belgium.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaz Phonesak Patafta | ||
| Date of birth | 25 October 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Canberra, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004 | ACTAS | ||
| 2004–2005 | AIS | ||
| 2006–2007 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2008 | Benfica | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → Melbourne Victory (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2008–2012 | Newcastle Jets | 33 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Canberra FC | 6 | (4) |
| 2014 | Sydney United | 8 | (0) |
| 2015 | Khonkaen United | 8 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Lanexang United | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Australia U-17 | 18 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | Australia U-20 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Patafta previously played as a midfielder for Benfica, Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets and Khon Kaen United F.C. He captained the Australia under-17 national team at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru and also the Australia under-20 national team at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship. Former Australian national team coach, Ange Postecoglou, stated Patafta as "the most technically gifted player I've coached."