Finn Surman

Finn Surman
Surman playing for Wellington Phoenix in 2022
Personal information
Full name Finn Surman[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-23) 23 September 2003 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s) Central defender
Team information
Current team
 Portland Timbers
Number 20
Youth career
Selwyn United
Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Selwyn United 1 (0)
2019–2023 Wellington Phoenix Reserves 20 (0)
2021 Lower Hutt City AFC 17 (1)
2021–2024 Wellington Phoenix 45 (1)
2024– Portland Timbers 1 (0)
International career‡
2022–2023 New Zealand U-20
2023– New Zealand U-23 4 (0)
2023– New Zealand 5 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  New Zealand
OFC Nations Cup
Winner 2024 Fiji/Vanuatu
OFC U-19 Championship
Winner 2022 Tahiti
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 Oct 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2024

Finn Surman (born 23 September 2003) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a central defender for the Portland Timbers and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

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In November 2021, Surman was one of three players who travelled to Australia to join Wellington Phoenix's senior A-League Men side, forced to play away from home due to travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand.[2] He made his debut for the Phoenix in a win over Western United in the 2021 FFA Cup on 7 December 2021.[3]

Surman signed a professional contract with the Phoenix in February 2022.[4] By April 2022, Surman was making regular appearances in the Phoenix's starting side.[5]

Surman was transferred to the MLS side Portland Timbers in July 2024.[6] His contract is through the 2026 season with a club option for 2027. His first appearance and first start for the Timbers was on Oct. 19, 2024 against the Seattle Sounders.[7]

International career

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On 5 June 2023, he was called up by New Zealand for the first time.[8]

He was also announced to represent the All Whites in the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9]

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 June 2024 VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu  Tahiti 1–0 5–0 2024 OFC Nations Cup

Honours

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New Zealand

References

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  1. ^ a b c "FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: New Zealand (NZL)" (PDF). FIFA. 22 May 2023. p. 17. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Phoenix men call in reinforcements". Wellington Phoenix FC. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. ^ Rollo, Phillip (8 December 2021). "Young players get the job done for Wellington Phoenix men in the FFA Cup". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. ^ Jackson, Ed (16 February 2022). "Nix sign teenage duo to A-League Men's side". FTBL.com.au. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  5. ^ Voerman, Andrew. "Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman wasn't expecting his rise to be so rapid". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Timbers Sign Defender Finn Surman". timbers.com. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  7. ^ Timbers, Portland. "RECAP | Portland Timbers claim Cascadia Cup with 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC | PTFC". Portland Timbers. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  8. ^ Jackson, Ed (5 June 2023). "All Whites squad announced for games this month against Sweden and Qatar". nzfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  9. ^ Jackson, Ed (10 July 2024). "Men's Football Team Announced for Paris 2024". nzfootball.co.nz. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
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