WATCH: Olympic Champion Usain Bolt Makes Professional Soccer Debut in Australia

The fastest man on the planet is now a footballer.

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt made his professional soccer debut for Central Coast Mariners FC during a preseason friendly on Thursday. Bolt is on trial with the club as he looks to become a permanent member of the team. 

Wearing No. 95, presumably in reference to his 9.58 100-meter record time as the fastest man in the world, Bolt stepped onto the pitch in the 72nd minute, and he very nearly scored in stoppage time. 

A moment in sporting history is made. @usainbolt, the footballer, steps onto the pitch in Yellow & Navy. ⚡️ #CCMFC #ALeague pic.twitter.com/3j9ZuEvTsf

— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) August 31, 2018

When you sign the fastest man in the history of mankind.

And this happens... pic.twitter.com/rC1ZqNjHxu

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 31, 2018

This was @usainbolt's first touch in a @CCMariners jersey.

📽 @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/50WYHnYO2g

— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) August 31, 2018

Bolt finished the match with 19 minutes played, seven possessions, one shot and 2/5 passes completed. He said his biggest focus now is improving his fitness.

"I just gotta keep on the same pace, keep pushing myself as I know how to and I should be fine," Bolt said after the match. "I'm happy that the Mariners gave me a chance." 

Here's what @usainbolt had to say after making his @CCMariners debut.

📽 @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/XknQ5p0zEW

— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) August 31, 2018

He added: "Right now I'm just trying to get used to the guys, it's a wonderful moment, to actually get on the field and play professional football."

Bolt's club won the match, 6-1.