Keegan Smith (footballer, born 1999) explained

Keegan Smith
Fullname:Keegan Smith
Birth Date:13 May 1999
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Devonport City
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2013–2016
Youthclubs1:Ellerslie
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Wellington Phoenix
Clubs1:Phoenix Reserves
Years1:2016–2018
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Clubs3:Wellington Phoenix
Years3:2017–2018
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Lower Hutt
Years4:2018
Caps4:12
Goals4:0
Clubs5:Tasman United
Years5:2018–2019
Caps5:11
Goals5:0
Clubs6:Wellington Olympic
Years6:2019
Caps6:16
Goals6:0
Clubs7:Miramar Rangers
Years7:2020
Caps7:15
Goals7:0
Clubs8:Team Wellington
Years8:2020–2021
Caps8:2
Goals8:0
Clubs9:Devonport City
Years9:2022–
Caps9:41
Goals9:0
Club-Update:25 June 2022

Keegan Smith (born 13 May 1999) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Australian club Devonport City.

Club career

A-League

In 2016, Smith signed for the Wellington Phoenix, playing for the reserve side in the ISPS Handa Premiership.[1] In 2017, Smith was promoted indefinitely to the first-team and named as the club's new No.1 goalkeeper, ahead of Oliver Sail and Lewis Italiano. He made his A-League league debut on 8 October 2017 in a 1–1 draw with Adelaide United.[2] On 9 November 2017, Smith was rewarded for his performances with a three-year professional deal. [3] [4]

New Zealand career

In May 2018, Smith moved to Phoenix feeder club, Lower Hutt to get game time before returning for year two of his contract.[5] During this time, Smith continued to train with the A-League side.

In October 2018, it was announced that Smith and the Phoenix had agreed to a mutual termination to allow him to play regularly, transferring to Tasman United in the ISPS Handa Premiership.[6]

Between 2019 and 2021, Smith would play for several Wellington sides in the ISPS Handa Premiership and Central League. These clubs included Wellington Olympic, Team Wellington and Miramar Rangers.

Australian career

In 2022, Smith moved to Australia to sign for National Premier Leagues Tasmania powerhouses and Australia Cup regulars, Devonport City. Smith was an integral part of the club as he helped them claim the league and state title in both 2022 and 2023, and feature in the Australia Cup against his former club, Wellington Phoenix, and the Gold Coast Knights. He would win several honours, including NPL Tasmania Goalkeeper of the Year.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Players and Staff. Wellington Phoenix Football Academy. 6 April 2017. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406044439/http://www.wpfa.org.nz/players-and-staff/u20-ss-premiership/. 6 April 2017. dmy-all.
  2. News: Tactical stalemate as Wellington Phoenix draw season opener. Liam. Hyslop. Stuff.co.nz. 8 October 2017.
  3. News: Wellington Phoenix sign schoolboy Keegan Smith on three-year contract. 9 November 2017. Stuff.co.nz.
  4. Web site: Phoenix. Wellington. Contract information. twitter. 9 November 2017.
  5. Web site: Smith Released To Play In Off Season. Wellington Phoenix. 4 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Smith termination . Twitter . 11 October 2018.