AustraliaHALL OF FAME INDUCTEE (1999) – Award of Distinction
Jeff Olver began his NSL career with Fitzroy United in 1979 and went on to win selection in the national Youth team. His brave display against Israel in the 1985 World Cup qualifier led to a regular position as the Socceroo keeper. Olver played 37 A internationals in 53 matches for Australia.
Career: 1978 – 1997
Position: Goalkeeper
Australian Internationals: 37
Internationals debut: v China (Ampol Cup) W (3-0) Brisbane, 27 September 1985
Games for Heidelberg United FC: 300 +
Ampol Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Buffalo Gold Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1985 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 1984 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Dockerty Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992/93 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991/92 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1980 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
League
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993/94 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992/93 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 1991/92 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 1990 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 1987 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 1980 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 1986 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 1985 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 1984 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 1983 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 1982 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 1981 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 1990/91 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 |
NSL Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991/92 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1981 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990/91 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
NSL Promotion Play-Off
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Heidelberg United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career Total
| Season | Goals | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993/94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1992/93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 1991/92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 1980 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 1990/91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 |
