Keegan Smith (footballer, born 1999)

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

Keegan Smith
Personal information
Full name Keegan Smith
Date of birth (1999-05-13) 13 May 1999
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Devonport City
Number 1
Youth career
2013–2016 Ellerslie
2016–2017 Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Phoenix Reserves 5 (0)
2017–2018 Wellington Phoenix 6 (0)
2018 Lower Hutt 12 (0)
2018–2019 Tasman United 11 (0)
2019 Wellington Olympic 16 (0)
2020 Miramar Rangers 15 (0)
2020–2021 Team Wellington 2 (0)
2022– Devonport City 41 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2022

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.

References
  1. "Players and Staff". Wellington Phoenix Football Academy. Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. Hyslop, Liam (8 October 2017). "Tactical stalemate as Wellington Phoenix draw season opener". Stuff.co.nz.
  3. "Wellington Phoenix sign schoolboy Keegan Smith on three-year contract". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  4. Phoenix, Wellington. "Contract information". twitter. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  5. "Smith Released To Play In Off Season". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  6. "Smith termination". Twitter. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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