Tyler Bindon

Tyler Grant Bindon (born 27 January 2005) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Reading and the New Zealand national team.[1]

Tyler Bindon
Personal information
Full name Tyler Grant Bindon
Date of birth (2005-01-27) 27 January 2005
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Reading
Number 24
Youth career
East Coast Bays
Los Angeles FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Reading 9 (1)
International career‡
2023 United States U19 2 (0)
2023– New Zealand 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:10, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:58, 17 October 2023 (UTC)

Early life

Bindon was born on 27 January 2005, to Jenny and Grant Bindon; his mother won 77 caps for the New Zealand women's soccer team and his father captained the New Zealand volleyball team.[2]

Club career

Bindon began his career in New Zealand with East Coast Bays.[3][4]

On 7 August 2023, Bindon signed a two-year contract with EFL League One club Reading after moving from the LAFC Academy and featuring in four pre-season games under manager Rubén Sellés.[5][2] He made his professional debut the following day, in a 4–0 win at Millwall in the EFL Cup.[6] Bindon scored his first Reading goal in a 2–1 defeat to Leyton Orient on 7 October 2023.[7]

International career

Bindon won his first cap for the United States under-19 team against Argentina in March 2023.[2]

On 26 September 2023, Bindon was called up to the New Zealand men's national football team for the first time.[8][9] Bindon made his debut on 13 October 2023 when he came on as a late substitute replacing Michael Boxall against the Democratic Republic of Congo.[10]

Career statistics
As of match played 24 October 2023.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading 2023–24[11] EFL League One 91001000101
Career total 91001000101

    International
    As of match played 17 October 2023
    National teamYearAppsGoals
    New Zealand 202320
    Total20

    References
    1. Tyler Bindon at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
    2. "Bindon signs for the Royals!". Reading FC. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
    3. "Teenager Tyler Bindon lands deal with English League One club Reading!". friendsoffootballnz.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
    4. "Tyler Bindon signs with English League 1 club Reading FC". East Coast Bays AFC. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
    5. "Reading sign defender Bindon from Los Angeles FC". BBC Sport. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
    6. "Reading crush Millwall for rare victory". BBC Sport. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
    7. "RUBÉN: "WE LOST IN A SITUATION WE COULD SOLVE… AND IT HURTS"". Reading FC. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
    8. "Two players called up for All Whites debuts in Darren Bazeley's first squad since becoming permanent head coach". nzfootball.co.nz. New Zealand Football. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
    9. "Teenage centre back Tyler Bindon named in All Whites squad for October friendlies". stuff.co.nz. Stuff. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
    10. "All Whites captain Chris Wood rescues draw with late penalty against DR Congo". stuff.co.nz. Stuff. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
    11. "Games played by Tyler Bindon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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