Career
Earlier in his career, Pace played for various Victorian teams, including South Melbourne, Essendon Royals and the Preston Lions. He has been described as a "utility" player, having played as a midfielder as well as a central defender. When the Melbourne Victory signed Pace in October 2007, coach Ernie Merrick said about him: "Steven reads the game well, has excellent speed, good distribution and possesses great maturity" He made his first appearance for the Melbourne Victory against the Central Coast Mariners on 4 November 2007.
Pace departed the Victory in 2010, making 8 league appearances in his time there.
After leaving Victory, Pace joined Hume City Football Club and spent the following four and a half years with the Broadmeadows-based club In 2015, Pace joined Heidelberg United Football Club. With Melbourne Victory:.