Patrick Kisnorbo

Patrick Fabio Maxime Kisnorbo (born 24 March 1981) is an Australian professional soccer manager and former player. As a player, he was primarily a centre-back but also played as a defensive midfielder, and made eighteen appearances for the Australia national team. Kisnorbo started his professional career at South Melbourne and later played for Scottish club Hearts before joining Leicester and then transferring to Leeds United. He was a fan favourite at Leicester City, accumulating over 100 appearances in his four years at the club.

He attended St Bernard's College in Melbourne. Upon retiring, Kisnorbo was appointed as an assistant youth coach at Melbourne City and also worked as an assistant coach for their W-League team. In September 2020, he was appointed head coach of Melbourne City, following the departure of Erick Mombaerts. In May 2021, Kisnorbo led Melbourne City to their first ever A-League trophy by claiming the A-League Premiers Plate, and in June, he guided City to their first A-League Championship, winning the double in his debut A-League coaching season. He won back-to-back A-League Men's Premierships in 2021 and 2022, including an A-League Championship double in 2021 and A-League Men's Coach of the Year.

On 23 November 2022, Kisnorbo was announced as manager of French top division side Troyes, becoming the first Australian manager of a team in the top five European football leagues. On 23 December 2024, he joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos as assistant coach to Steve Holland, and on 18 April 2025, he was appointed interim head coach, though he was sacked only 55 days after the appointment. On 24 March 2026, Kisnorbo was appointed to lead Sydney FC for the remainder of the 2025–26 season following the departure of Ufuk Talay. After guiding the Sky Blues to the A-League Grand Final in an unbeaten run while conceding just four goals, the Sydney FC Board unanimously agreed Kisnorbo was the standout candidate to lead the club into its next era, awarding him a three-year deal.

Career History

• Melbourne City FC – Assistant/Head Coach (2017–2022): Youth W-League, and Men's Head Coach 2020–2022, winning A-League Premiership and Championship doubles
• ESTAC Troyes (Ligue 1) – Manager (November 2022–December 2023)
• Yokohama F. Marinos (J1 League) – Assistant Coach and Interim Head Coach (December 2024–June 2025)
• Sydney FC – Head Coach (March 2026–present)

What Patrick Kisnorbo could bring to Sydney FC: With one of the strongest coaching resumes in Australian football, Kisnorbo brings proven championship-winning experience and a track record of instilling determination and fighting spirit in young squads. He is credited with instilling a tenacious work-rate and hardened sense of self-belief in teams, particularly those composed of academy graduates. His experience managing in Europe's top division and Asia, combined with his deep knowledge of the A-League, positions him to deliver the silverware and continental success Sydney FC ambitions require.