Aaron Clapham
 Clapham warming up during a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mexico in November 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron Daniel Clapham[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1987 | ||
| Place of birth |
Canterbury, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2006 |
Saint Francis Red Flash | ||
| 2007–2008 | Louisville Cardinals | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009 |
Dandenong Thunder | 10 | (0) |
| 2009–2017 |
Canterbury United | 117 | (61) |
| 2011 |
→ Wellington Phoenix (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 |
→ APIA Leichhardt Tigers (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 |
Team Wellington | 4 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 |
Canterbury United | 21 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 |
New Zealand U-20 | 8 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 |
New Zealand | 13 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020– |
New Zealand U-17 (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of End of Career | |||
Aaron Daniel Clapham (born 15 January 1987) is a former
Club career
In 2005 Clapham accepted a football scholarship at
Clapham played 117 times for
Clapham has long been considered one of the top players in the New Zealand Football Championship, being named to the league's team of the month in November, December, January, and February during the 2009–10 season. Clapham captained Canterbury United to their highest league position of 2nd place in the 2011–12 season.
On 7 February 2011, he signed a one-game loan deal from
On 2 June 2020, he retired from football, after a final season at
International career
Clapham has earned national representation at
After impressing for Canterbury United during the
Clapham made his official international debut on 10 October 2010 when he came on as a late substitute in his country's 1–1 draw with Honduras.[9]
International goals and caps
New Zealand's goal tally first.
International career statistics
New Zealand national team
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|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 |
Coaching career
Clapham was named on 31 July 2020, as Assistant coach of the
Personal life
His sister Sara Clapham also represented New Zealand internationally, making 3 appearances for the New Zealand senior women's team.[12]
References
- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 5 July 2007. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018: List of Players: Team Wellington FC" (PDF). FIFA. 6 December 2018. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2018.
- ^ Assistant coaches appointed for age-group teams
- ^ Phoenix Make Changes www.a-league.com.au
- ^ Former All White Aaron Clapham hangs up his boots after eventful career
- ^ 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand Profile FIFA
- ^ Smith, Tony (15 April 2010). "Clapham delighted to join NZ training squad". Stuff. Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Johnstone, Duncan (10 May 2010). "All Whites World Cup squad named". Stuff. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Woodzee nets as All Whites thrill". Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
- ^ Aaron Clapham at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ George Fosty (11 May 2010). "Aaron Clapham named New Zealand U-17 assistant coach". Boxscore News.
- ^ Tony Smith (11 May 2010). "Clapham's off to the cup". Stuff.
External links
- Aaron Clapham – FIFA competition record (archived)
- NZ Football Profile
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