Shane Smeltz
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Shane Edward Smeltz | ||
Date of birth | 29 September 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Göppingen, West Germany | ||
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Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Sydney FC | ||
Number | 9 | ||
Youth career | |||
1997–1998 | QAS | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999 | Gold Coast City | ? | (?) |
1999–2001 | Brisbane Strikers | 25 | (0) |
2001–2002 | Napier City Rovers | 21 | (20) |
2002–2003 | Adelaide City | 23 | (7) |
2003–2004 | Adelaide United | 7 | (1) |
2004 | MetroStars | 8 | (2) |
2005 | Mansfield Town | 5 | (0) |
2005–2006 | AFC Wimbledon | 42 | (19) |
2006–2007 | Halifax Town | 31 | (2) |
2007–2009 | Wellington Phoenix | 39 | (21) |
2009–2010 | Gold Coast United | 28 | (21) |
2010–2011 | Gençlerbirliği | 6 | (1) |
2011 | Gold Coast United | 10 | (7) |
2011–2014 | Perth Glory | 58 | (28) |
2014– | Sydney FC | 31 | (9) |
International career‡ | |||
New Zealand U-20 | |||
2004 | New Zealand U-23 | 5 | (7) |
2003– | New Zealand | 51 | (24) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 April 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 October 2014 |
Shane Edward Smeltz (born 29 September 1981) is a New Zealand international footballer who plays as a striker for Sydney FC in the A-League.[1]
Smeltz spent much of his early career playing in Australia, before moving to England where he played for two and a half seasons. Smeltz has played in the A-League since 2007, with the exception of a brief stint with Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig. Smeltz is the all-time second-highest goalscorer in the A-League and was the top-goalscorer for now-defunct club Gold Coast United.
Smeltz has scored 23 goals in 51 international appearances for New Zealand, and played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Early and personal life
Smeltz was born in Göppingen, West Germany to ethnic German parents with New Zealand citizenship. Six months later he moved to New Zealand. In November 1987, at the age of six, Smeltz moved to the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, where he pursued a career in football through the Queensland Academy of Sport and was brought up for the remainder of his adolescent years while holding a New Zealand visa. Smeltz was granted dual-citizenship at the age of 23, becoming a dual-citizen of New Zealand and Australia. He attended Palm Beach Currumbin High School on the Gold Coast during his teenage years and was classmates with future professional surfers Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson.[2]
Smeltz lives in Sydney with his wife Nikki and daughters Bonnie and Scarlett but spends the off season on the Gold Coast and still considers it to be home.[3]
Club career
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Smeltz played for a variety of professional Australian clubs before he played a brief five match spell for Mansfield Town of the English Football League Two in 2005.[4] In the 2005-06 season, he played in 61 competitive matches for AFC Wimbledon, including 11 as a substitute, and scored 26 goals. He played the following season for Halifax Town in the Conference National.
Wellington Phoenix
Smeltz returned to New Zealand in 2007, signing a two-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. In his first season he finished second in the Golden Boot race with nine goals from 19 appearances. In the 2008–09 season, Smeltz scored a record-equalling 12 goals for the A-League season proper, resulting in the A-League Golden Boot 2008-09 and also goal of the season for his winning strike against Melbourne Victory at Westpac Stadium in round 13. In 2008-09 season Smeltz was voted the A-League's best player and was awarded the Johnny Warren Medal.
Gold Coast United
In November 2008 the Phoenix lost its battle to retain Smeltz for the 2009 season as he signed a three-year deal with A-League expansion club Gold Coast United.[5]
Smeltz scored nine goals on his Gold Coast United debut as Miron Bleiberg's men recorded a 12–1 victory in their inaugural outing, a friendly against Mudgeeraba SC.
On 8 August 2009, Smeltz scored his club's first goal in their first A-League game against Brisbane Roar. In the following week Smeltz scored an impressive four goals against North Queensland Fury, which included a penalty. Smeltz and Gold Coast recorded their first loss to the Newcastle Jets at the next round, notable for being the only game he had not scored a goal.
A week later, Smeltz rebounded from his clubs first loss to help in the win against Sydney FC. In the process he added another two goals to his tally taking him to an outstanding 8 goals from 5 games, his single man goal count was greater than any other club's overall amount in the league.[6]
With 19 A-League goals to his name, he is currently the record holder for most A League goals in a season.
Shandong Luneng
On 12 July 2010, after a stellar season with Gold Coast United, it was announced Smeltz had agreed to terms with Chinese club Shandong Luneng on a two-year contract subject to passing a medical.[7] On 17 July 2010, it was announced that Smeltz had "changed his mind about China and decided to return home", just five days into his contract. There was some confusion after his decision to return home in regards to which club he was contracted to.
Shandong Luneng had paid the transfer fee to Gold Coast United, but a Football Federation Australia source confirmed that Gold Coast United had not dispatched Smeltz's International Transfer Clearance form, meaning Smeltz was therefore free to rejoin them without any possibility of an international tug-of-war over his services.
On 17 July 2010, Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer publicly stated that he is "hopeful of retaining him for the coming season."
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
On 24 August, his overseas career was given a lifeline when he was signed by Turkish Süper Lig club Gençlerbirliği S.K..[8] Smeltz made his debut for the club in their 2–1 home win over Istanbul BB. Smeltz scored his first goal for the club in the 1–0 home win over Ankaragucu with a 45th-minute penalty.
Perth Glory
On 20 March 2011 it was announced that Perth Glory and Smeltz signed a three-year contract worth A$4.1 million with the A-League club as a marquee.[1] In his second appearance in the League for Perth, he scored a brace to take him to 51 League goals in the A-League, becoming only the second player to have scored a half-century in the competition next to Archie Thompson. On 24 March 2012 he scored all 4 goals in a 4–2 win against Melbourne Victory.
Sydney FC
On 18 May 2014, it was announced that Smeltz would be parting ways with Perth Glory after three years at the club, to join Sydney FC on a one-year deal.[9] After the 2014-15 season, Smeltz signed a 2-year contract extension with Sydney, taking him to the end of the 2016-17 season.[10]
International career
Smeltz has played for the under-20, under-23 and senior New Zealand national teams.[11][12] He scored his first goal for the All Whites, an away friendly on 25 April 2006, against Chile. In that game Smeltz also became the first AFC Wimbledon player to win international honours, and the first to become an international goalscorer.
In May 2007, he was the scorer of both New Zealand goals in an impressive 2–2 draw against Wales.
On 19 November 2007, following his impressive form with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and consistent performances for the All Whites, Smeltz was voted New Zealand footballer of the year, ahead of FA Premier League star Ryan Nelsen and Celtic striker Chris Killen.[13] In December 2008, Smeltz was named Oceania federation player of 2007.[citation needed]
Smeltz travelled to South Africa as part of the New Zealand squad for both the 2009 Confederations Cup[14][15] and 2010 World Cup Finals. He scored a goal at the latter against 2006 World Cup winners Italy in Nelspruit, making him the first ever A-League player to score at the World Cup.
He was part of the New Zealand men's team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[16]
During a World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia on 22 March 2013, Smeltz was the victim of a high boot to the face in the opposing penalty area, leaving him bloodied.[17]
International goals
- Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first.
International career statistics
New Zealand national team | ||
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Year | Apps | Goals |
2003 | 2 | 0 |
2004 | 2 | 0 |
2005 | 1 | 0 |
2006 | 4 | 1 |
2007 | 6 | 6 |
2008 | 2 | 4 |
2009 | 9 | 4 |
2010 | 8 | 2 |
2011 | 3 | 0 |
2012 | 11 | 6 |
2013 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 51 | 23 |
Career statistics
Club | Season | ![]() |
Cup | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Brisbane Strikers (National Soccer League) |
1999–00 | ||||||||||
2000–01 | |||||||||||
Club Total | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |||||||
Napier City Rovers (NZ National Soccer League) |
2001–02 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | ||||||
Adelaide City (National Soccer League) |
2002–03 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 7 | ||||||
Adelaide United (National Soccer League) |
2003–04 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
North Eastern MetroStars SC (SASF Premier League) |
2004 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | ||||||
Mansfield Town F.C. (Football League Two) |
2004–05 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
Club Total | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
FA Trophy | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
AFC Wimbledon (Isthmian League Premier Division) |
2005–06 | 43 | 26 | 43 | 26 | ||||||
Club Total | 43 | 26 | 43 | 26 | |||||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Halifax Town F.C. (Conference National) |
2006–07 | 31 | 2 | 31 | 2 | ||||||
Club Total | 31 | 2 | 31 | 2 | |||||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
Finals Series | Asia | Total | ||||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Wellington Phoenix F.C. (A-League) |
2007–08 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 9 | ||||||
2008–09 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 12 | |||||||
Club Total | 39 | 21 | 39 | 21 | |||||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
Finals Series | Asia | Total | ||||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Gold Coast United F.C. (A-League) |
2009–10 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 22 | ||||
2010–11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | |||||
Club Total | 34 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 31 | |||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
Super Cup | Turkish Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Gençlerbirliği (Süper Lig) |
2010–11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||
Club Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
Finals Series | Asia | Total | ||||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Perth Glory F.C. (A-League) |
2011–12 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 17 | ||||
2012–13 | 25 | 11 | 25 | 11 | |||||||
2013–14 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | |||||
Club Total | 58 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 32 | |||||
Club | Season | ![]() |
Finals Series | Asia | Total | ||||||
App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Sydney FC (A-League) |
2014–15 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 8 | ||||
Club Total | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 8 | |||||
Career totals | 244 | 117 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 283 | 131 | |||
Last updated 9 May 2015 |
Honours
Personal Honours:
- Oceania Footballer of the Year: 2007, 2008
- Johnny Warren Medal: 2008–2009 with Wellington Phoenix
- A-League Golden Boot: 2008–2009 with Wellington Phoenix – 12 goals
- A-League Golden Boot: 2009–2010 with Gold Coast United – 19 goals
- NZF Men’s Player of the Year: 2007
- Wellington Phoenix Player of the Year: 2007–08
- Wellington Phoenix Player's Player of the Year: 2007–08, 2008–09
- Wellington Phoenix Media Player of the Year: 2007–08, 2008–09
- Wellington Phoenix A-League Golden Boot: 2008–09
- A-League PFA Team of the Season: 2008-09, 2009-10
- PFA Team of the Decade (2005-2015)
See also
- New Zealand national football team
- New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup
- New Zealand national football team results
- List of New Zealand international footballers
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1049263/Glory-days-ahead-for-Smeltz Glory days ahead for Smeltz
- ↑ A-League star’s message of support to Mick Fanning
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- ↑ Stürmer Shane Smeltz im Interview "Mein Ziel ist Europa" Frankfurter Rundschau, 4 June 2010
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External links
- Gold Coast United profile
- NZ Football Profile
- Shane Smeltz career statistics at Soccerbase
- Shane Smeltz – FIFA competition record
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