Thomas Dunn (footballer, born 2003) explained

Thomas Dunn
Fullname:Thomas Arthur Josua Dunn
Birth Date:19 January 2003
Birth Place:Navua, Fiji
Height:1.63 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Navua
Youthyears1:–2019
Years1:2019–2021
Years2:2022
Years3:2023–
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalcaps3:13
Nationalgoals3:7
Pcupdate:14 November 2024

Thomas Dunn (born 19 January 2003) is a Fijian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Navua FC and for Fiji national football team.

Career

The son of fishermen born in Togoru, Navua, Dunn is a player who started his career with Navua FC, and at the age of 16 he joined the Fijian youth teams, most notably for the squad that represented the country in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[1] For clubs level, he played for Navua FC and had a spell at Australian club Frankston Pines FC in the 2022 season,[2] returning to Navua FC in 2023.[3]

International career

At international level, Thomas Dunn began his participation in 2023, being part of the Football squad at the 2023 Pacific Games.[4] In 2024, he was called up again, this time to participate in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup.[5]

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Fiji202333
2024104
Total137

International goals

Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Thomas Dunn! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
1. 18 November 2023 SIFF Academy Field, Honiara, Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games
2. 1 December 2023 Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands Friendly
3.
4. 16 June 2024 HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Fiji 2024 OFC Nations Cup
5.
6. 19 June 2024
7. 14 November 2024 PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Style of play

Even with his short stature, Dunn stands out for his mobility on the field, being identified as the key player for his club, Navua FC, which has played in the Fiji Premier League since 2019.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Dunn: Inspiring the Football World with Talent and Leadership . fijifootball.com.fj . 18 May 2023 . 17 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Dunn signs for Frankston Pines FC . fbcnews.com.fj . Karalaini Tavi . 29 January 2022 . 17 June 2024 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220130094951/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/sports/football/dunn-signs-for-frankston-pines-fc/ . 30 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Fiji: Thomas Dunn returns to Navua . oceaniafootballcenter.org . 6 March 2023 . 17 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Fiji announces squad of 592 for Pacific Games in Solomon Islands . insidethegames.biz . Dan Palmer . 21 September 2023 . 17 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Dunn inspired by late mother . fbcnews.com.fj . Zaitun Sahim . 12 June 2024 . 17 June 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240612133814/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/sports/football/dunn-inspired-by-late-mother/ . 12 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Thomas Dunn » Internationals » Friendlies . WorldFootball.net . 17 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Navua’s Thomas Dunn reflects on his team unexpected journey to Fiji FACT Final . oceaniafootballcenter.org . 10 June 2024 . 17 June 2024.