Adam Highfield Explained

Adam Highfield
Fullname:Adam Highfield
Position:Goalkeeper
Birth Date:1 March 1981
Birth Place:New Zealand
Currentclub:Coastal Spirit
Clubnumber:20
Years1:2002
Years2:2005
Years3:2006–2010
Years4:2010–2011
Years5:2011–2015
Years6:2015–????
Years7:2022
Years8:2023
Years9:2024–
Clubs1:FC Jokerit
Clubs2:Atlantis FC
Clubs3:Canterbury United
Clubs4:Otago United
Clubs5:Canterbury United
Clubs6:Ferrymead Bays
Clubs7:Christchurch United
Clubs8:Nelson Suburbs
Clubs9:Coastal Spirit
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Goals6:0
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Caps9:1
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2001
Nationalteam1:New Zealand U-20
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:9 June 2024

Adam Highfield (born 1 March 1981) is a New Zealand football goalkeeper who currently plays for Coastal Spirit in the Southern League. He has previously played for Canterbury United and Otago United in the New Zealand Football Championship, Ferrymead Bays in the Mainland Premier League, Christchurch United and Nelson Suburbs in the Southern League, FC Jokerit and Atlantis FC in Finland.

Early life

Highfield was born in Christchurch before moving to Wales as a two-year-old, returning to New Zealand at the age of 10.[1]

Club career

Highfield played for Finnish side FC Jokerit,[2] and later for Atlantis FC before returning to New Zealand in 2006 on loan to Canterbury United of the New Zealand Football Championship.[3] He returned to Atlantis for the 2007 season.[4] [5]

In 2015, Highfield played his 100th match in the New Zealand Football Championship.[6]

In 2022, Highfield was on the bench for Christchurch United's final day league winning win against Mosgiel, winning 10–0.[7] In 2023, Highfield moved to Nelson to play for Nelson Suburbs, with his only appearance being in the 6–0 away in against FC Twenty 11.[8]

In 2024, Highfield played for Coastal Spirit in their Hurley Shield defense against University of Canterbury winning 5–1, after regular goalkeeper Ellis Hare-Reid was away overseas.[9] [10]

International career

Highfield represented New Zealand at under 20 level.[11]

In the lead-up to New Zealand's opening Olympic qualifier in 2004, Highfield fractured his wrist, ruling him out of the All Whites' qualifying campaign.[12] [13]

In 2002, Highfield was called up for a New Zealand tour of Poland and Estonia, though he did not make an onfield appearance.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Goalie keeps on keeping on . Millmow . Jonathan . Jonathan Millmow. 20 July 2001 . The Dominion Post. Fairfax Media.
  2. News: Highfield enjoying high life in Finland . Gray . Kent . 2 October 2002 . The Dominion Post. Fairfax Media.
  3. News: Canty goalkeeper escapes Finnish winter . Smith . Tony . 14 October 2006 . The Press.
  4. News: Goalie secures top player prize . Lammers . Coen . 29 March 2007 . The Press. Fairfax Media.
  5. News: Highfield wants to rejoin Canty . Smith . Tony . 15 March 2007 . The Press. Fairfax Media.
  6. News: Hundred-up Canterbury United keeper Adam Highfield still showing net worth . Egan . Brendon . 21 February 2015 . Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media . 28 November 2017.
  7. Web site: Christchurch United v Mosgiel . . 10 June 2024.
  8. Web site: FC Twenty 11 v Nelson Subrubs . . 10 June 2024.
  9. Web site: Coastal Spirit v University of Canterbury . . 10 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Weekend Review: Cup Upsets . . 10 June 2024.
  11. Web site: Oceania U-20 World Cup 2001 Qualifiers. RSSSF.com. 28 November 2017.
  12. News: Olympics: Broken bone dashes Highfield's hopes . Maddaford . Terry . 13 January 2004 . The New Zealand Herald.
  13. News: Soccer: NZ keeper injured on eve of Olympic qualifying . 11 January 2004 . The New Zealand Herald . 28 November 2017 . en-NZ . 1170-0777.
  14. News: Soccer: Hay set for comeback in Europe . 18 September 2002 . The New Zealand Herald . 28 November 2017 . en-NZ . 1170-0777.