Dustin Wells

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

Dustin Wells
Personal information
Full name Dustin Wells
Date of birth (1983-05-31) 31 May 1983
Place of birth Kiama, Australia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Belconnen United
Number 3
Youth career
Belnorth
AIS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2004 Wollongong City Wolves 39 (1)
2004 Oțelul Galați
2004–2005 Belconnen United
2005 Sydney FC 0 (0)
2006 New Zealand Knights 6 (0)
2007 Wollongong City Wolves
2008–2014 Belconnen United
2015 Gungahlin United 14 (2)
2016– Belconnen United 90 (24)
International career
2002–2003 Australia U-20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2021

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

Australia U20

Individual

References
  1. Zalunardo, Paul (28 March 2002). "Wells faces another big talent test". Illawarra Mercury. Archived from the original on 5 April 2002.
  2. "Bursa Transferurilor" [Transfer Market] (PDF) (in Romanian). Viața Liberă. 8 September 2004. p. 15. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  3. "Cãutãri, cãutãri..." [Searches, searches...] (PDF) (in Romanian). Viața Liberă. 16 September 2004. p. 15. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  4. "Inca un "cangur" printre plantani". Jurnalul Național (in Romanian). 16 September 2004. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  5. "Oþelul vizeazã victoria la Bistriþa" [Oțelul aims for victory in Bistrița] (PDF). Viața Liberă (in Romanian). 18 September 2004. p. 10. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  6. "Oþelul Galaþi - Poli Unirea Iaºi" [Oțelul Galați - Poli Unirea Iași] (PDF). Viața Liberă (in Romanian). 25 September 2004. p. 10. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  7. Cockerill, Michael (30 November 2005). "American import departs as Littbarski brings in fresh talent for Japan". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  8. "Knights coach to stay on". Fox Sports. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  9. Timms, Aaron (10 November 2006). "All White queries lack of Kiwis at Knights". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  10. "On the Mark - Round 11". Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2007.
  11. "Knights have something to Roar about". The Border Mail. 6 November 2006. Archived from the original on 23 September 2007.
  12. Maddaford, Terry (5 November 2006). "Soccer: A Knights' tale of guts and determination". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 June 2006.
  13. "No time for Wells to dwell on lost chance". The Canberra Times. 14 August 2010.
  14. "A-League Round 18 Preview". Sydney Morning Herald. December 2006. Archived from the original on 21 August 2008.
  15. Smith, Peter (9 December 2003). "Wells Looks Forward To Next Challenge". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 27 June 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  16. Gaskin, Lee (18 April 2018). "Belconnen wins first league title in 14 years". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  17. "Belconnen breaks Federation Cup drought against Canberra FC". Sydney Morning Herald. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  18. Page, Fieta (18 April 2018). "Wells and Wood win top awards". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  19. Polkinghorne, David (7 October 2011). "Wilson makes up for lost time with ACT player of the year award". The Canberra Times. p. 22. Retrieved 27 June 2023 – via ProQuest.
  20. "2018 Capital Football Awards Night". Capital Football. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  21. "Capital Football name All Stars selection". Capital Football. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
    • Weston Masters All-Star: 2023
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