Dustin Wells Explained

Dustin Wells
Fullname:Dustin Wells
Birth Date:1983 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Kiama, Australia
Height:1.80NaN0
Currentclub:Belconnen United
Clubnumber:3
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Belnorth
Youthclubs2:AIS
Years1:2001–2004
Years2:2004
Years3:2004–2005
Years4:2005
Years5:2006
Years6:2007
Years7:2008–2014
Years8:2015
Years9:2016–
Clubs2:Oțelul Galați
Clubs3:Belconnen United
Clubs4:Sydney FC
Clubs6:Wollongong City Wolves
Clubs7:Belconnen United
Clubs8:Gungahlin United
Clubs9:Belconnen United
Caps1:39
Caps4:0
Caps5:6
Caps8:14
Caps9:90
Goals1:1
Goals4:0
Goals5:0
Goals8:2
Goals9:24
Nationalyears1:2002–2003
Nationalteam1:Australia U-20
Pcupdate:9 November 2021

Dustin Wells (born 31 May 1983) is an Australian footballer who plays for Belconnen United in the National Premier Leagues.

Club career

Wells joined National Soccer League side Wollongong Wolves from the AIS ahead of the 2001–02 season, aged eighteen. He was immediately selected as part of Wollongong's first-team squad and became a frequent starter by the end of the season.[1]

In September 2004, Wells trialled for Romanian club Dinamo București, along with fellow Australian Ryan Griffiths.[2] After Wells was not signed by Dinamo, he was reportedly signed by another Romanian side, Oțelul Galați, on a three-month contract with an option for a further two-and-a-half years.[3] [4] However, international clearance for the transfer was not received, with Wells' former club reportedly requesting a transfer fee which Oțelul were unwilling to pay.[5] [6]

In November 2005, Wells was included in Sydney FC's squad for the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, one of four players selected from outside of Sydney's squad for the 2005–06 A-League.[7]

Wells signed a short-term contract with A-League side New Zealand Knights in November 2006, as an injury replacement for Richard Johnson.[8] The signing was criticised by Sydney FC and New Zealand player Jeremy Brockie, who suggested the Knights should have signed a local player instead.[9] Wells made his A-League debut for the Knights on 5 November 2006 against Queensland Roar, setting up the only goal of the game in the Knights' first win in nine matches.[10] [11] [12] Wells' contract with the Knights expired in December 2006, having made six A-League appearances.[13] [14]

International career

He has also represented Australia at Schoolboys and Young Socceroos (U20s) levels. He was a member of the Australia team at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.[15]

Honours

Belconnen United

2014[17]

Australia U20

2002

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Wells faces another big talent test. Paul. Zalunardo. 28 March 2002. Illawarra Mercury. http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020405112801/http://www.illnews.com.au/thu/2059032.htm. 5 April 2002. 25 June 2023. live.
  2. News: Bursa Transferurilor. Transfer Market. 8 September 2004. Romanian. Viața Liberă. 24 June 2023. 15.
  3. News: Cãutãri, cãutãri.... Romanian. Searches, searches.... 16 September 2004. 24 June 2023. 15. Viața Liberă.
  4. News: Inca un "cangur" printre plantani. Romanian. Jurnalul Național. 16 September 2004. 24 June 2023.
  5. News: Oþelul vizeazã victoria la Bistriþa. Oțelul aims for victory in Bistrița. 18 September 2004. 24 June 2023. Viața Liberă. 10. Romanian.
  6. News: Oþelul Galaþi - Poli Unirea Iaºi. 25 September 2004. 24 June 2023. Romanian. 10. Oțelul Galați - Poli Unirea Iași. Viața Liberă.
  7. News: American import departs as Littbarski brings in fresh talent for Japan. Cockerill, Michael. 30 November 2005. 24 June 2023. Sydney Morning Herald.
  8. News: Knights coach to stay on. Fox Sports. 24 June 2023.
  9. News: All White queries lack of Kiwis at Knights. 10 November 2006. Aaron. Timms. 24 June 2023. Sydney Morning Herald.
  10. Web site: On the Mark - Round 11 . 7 February 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071009172208/http://www.theworldgame.com.au/a-league/index.php?pid=st&cid=77478 . 9 October 2007 . dead .
  11. News: Knights have something to Roar about. http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20070923113125/http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/bm/sport/510135.html. 23 September 2007. 6 November 2006. The Border Mail. 24 June 2023. live.
  12. News: Soccer: A Knights' tale of guts and determination. 5 November 2006. 24 June 2006. Terry. Maddaford. The New Zealand Herald.
  13. News: 14 August 2010. The Canberra Times. No time for Wells to dwell on lost chance.
  14. News: https://web.archive.org/web/20080821134550/http://blogs.smh.com.au/sport/archives/2006/12/aleague_round_18_preview.html. A-League Round 18 Preview. Sydney Morning Herald. December 2006. 21 August 2008.
  15. Web site: Smith . Peter . 9 December 2003 . Wells Looks Forward To Next Challenge . 2023-06-27 . Football Federation Australia . National Library of Australia . en . 10 September 2006 . http://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20060910224312/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/default.aspx?s=insideffa_newsfeatures_newsitem&id=7018 . bot: unknown .
  16. News: Belconnen wins first league title in 14 years. Lee. Gaskin. 18 April 2018. 24 June 2023. The Canberra Times.
  17. News: Belconnen breaks Federation Cup drought against Canberra FC. 3 July 2014. 25 June 2023. Sydney Morning Herald.
  18. News: 18 April 2018. Fieta. Page. 23 June 2023. Wells and Wood win top awards. The Canberra Times.
  19. News: Polkinghorne . David . 7 October 2011 . Wilson makes up for lost time with ACT player of the year award . en . 22 . The Canberra Times . 2023-06-27. . ProQuest.
  20. News: 2018 Capital Football Awards Night. 24 June 2023. Capital Football. 25 October 2018.
  21. News: 17 August 2022 . Capital Football name All Stars selection . . 24 June 2023.

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