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Shane Edward Smeltz (nacido el 29 de septiembre de 1981) es un exfutbolista profesional neozelandés que jugaba como delantero . [ 2 ]

Smeltz pasó gran parte de sus inicios profesionales jugando en Australia antes de trasladarse a Inglaterra, donde jugó durante dos temporadas y media. Jugó principalmente en la A-League a partir de 2007, con la excepción de breves etapas en el Gençlerbirliği de Turquía y el Kedah FA de Malasia. Finalizó su carrera profesional en el Borneo FC de Indonesia , antes de regresar al deporte a nivel semiprofesional.

Smeltz es el segundo máximo goleador histórico de la A-League y fue el máximo goleador del Gold Coast United . Marcó 24 goles en 58 partidos internacionales con Nueva Zelanda y participó en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2010 .

Vida temprana y personal

Smeltz nació en Göppingen , Alemania Occidental, de padres de etnia alemana con ciudadanía neozelandesa. Seis meses después se mudó a Nueva Zelanda. En noviembre de 1987, a la edad de seis años, Smeltz se trasladó a Gold Coast , Queensland, Australia, donde desarrolló una carrera en el fútbol a través de la Academia Deportiva de Queensland y pasó el resto de su adolescencia con una visa neozelandesa. A los 23 años, Smeltz obtuvo la doble ciudadanía, convirtiéndose en ciudadano de Nueva Zelanda y Australia. Asistió a la escuela secundaria Palm Beach Currumbin en Gold Coast durante su adolescencia y fue compañero de clase de los futuros surfistas profesionales Mick Fanning y Joel Parkinson . [ 3 ]

Smeltz vive en Sídney con su esposa Nikki (quien más tarde se convirtió en candidata a las elecciones federales por el Partido Australia Unida ) y sus hijas Bonnie y Scarlett, pero pasa la temporada baja en Gold Coast y todavía la considera su hogar. [ 4 ]

Actualmente, Smeltz trabaja como agente de jugadores y representa a varios jugadores. [ 5 ] [ 6 ]

Carrera en el club

En Inglaterra 2005–07

Smeltz played for a variety of amateur and semi-professional Australian clubs before he played a brief five match spell for Mansfield Town in the English Football League Two in 2005.[7] After being released by Mansfield he signed for AFC Wimbledon in March 2005, where he made 60 competitive appearances and scored 26 goals.[8][9] He played the following season for Halifax Town in the Conference National.

Wellington Phoenix

Smeltz returned to New Zealand in 2007, signing a two-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League. In his first season, he finished second in the Golden Boot race with nine goals from 19 appearances. In the 2008–09 season, Smeltz scored a record-equalling 12 goals for the A-League season proper, resulting in the A-League Golden Boot 2008-09 and also goal of the season for his winning strike against Melbourne Victory at Westpac Stadium in round 13. In 2008–09 season Smeltz was voted the A-League's best player and was awarded the Johnny Warren Medal.[10]

Gold Coast United

In November 2008 the Phoenix lost its battle to retain Smeltz for the 2009 season as he signed a three-year deal with A-League expansion club Gold Coast United.[11]

Smeltz scored nine goals on his Gold Coast United debut as Miron Bleiberg's men recorded a 12–1 victory in their inaugural outing, a friendly against Mudgeeraba SC.

On 8 August 2009, Smeltz scored his club's first goal in their first A-League game against Brisbane Roar. In the following week Smeltz scored an impressive four goals against North Queensland Fury, which included a penalty. Smeltz and Gold Coast recorded their first loss to the Newcastle Jets at the next round, notable for being the only game he had not scored a goal.

A week later, Smeltz rebounded from his club's first loss to help in the win against Sydney FC. In the process he added another two goals to his tally taking him to an outstanding 8 goals from 5 games, his single man goal count was greater than any other club's overall amount in the league.[12]

With 19 A-League goals to his name, he was formerly the holder for most A League goals in a season.

Shandong Luneng

On 12 July 2010, after a stellar season with Gold Coast United, it was announced Smeltz had agreed to terms with Chinese club Shandong Luneng on a two-year contract subject to passing a medical.[13] On 17 July 2010, it was announced that Smeltz had "changed his mind about China and decided to return home", just five days into his contract. There was some confusion after his decision to return home in regards to which club he was contracted to.

Shandong Luneng had paid the transfer fee to Gold Coast United, but a Football Federation Australia source confirmed that Gold Coast United had not dispatched Smeltz's International Transfer Clearance form, meaning Smeltz was therefore free to rejoin them without any possibility of an international tug-of-war over his services.

On 17 July 2010, Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer publicly stated that he is "hopeful of retaining him for the coming season."

Gençlerbirliği SK

On 24 August, his overseas career was given a lifeline when he was signed by Turkish Süper Lig club Gençlerbirliği.[14] Smeltz made his debut for the club in their 2–1 home win over Istanbul BB. Smeltz scored his first goal for the club in the 1–0 home win over Ankaragucu with a 45th-minute penalty.

Perth Glory

On 20 March 2011 it was announced that Perth Glory and Smeltz signed a three-year contract worth A$4.1 million with the A-League club as a marquee.[15] In his second appearance in the League for Perth, he scored a brace to take him to 51 League goals in the A-League, becoming only the second player to have scored a half-century in the competition next to Archie Thompson. On 24 March 2012 he scored all 4 goals in a 4–2 win against Melbourne Victory.

Sydney FC

On 18 May 2014, it was announced that Smeltz would be parting ways with Perth Glory after three years at the club, to join Sydney FC on a one-year deal.[16] After the 2014–15 season, Smeltz signed a 2-year contract extension with Sydney, taking him to the end of the 2016–17 season.[17]

Kedah FA

On 12 July 2016, Smelz joined Malaysian Super League club Kedah FA.[18] On 20 July 2016, he made his debut goal for Kedah, against T-Team in Malaysia Cup, scoring two goals.[19]

Return to Wellington Phoenix

On 18 December 2016, Smeltz returned to New Zealand, signing with Wellington Phoenix until the end of the season.[20]

Borneo FC

On 9 April 2017, Smeltz joined Indonesian club side Borneo in the Liga 1.[21]

Return to Gold Coast United

Following an 18-year career, Smeltz retired from professional football on 11 February 2018.[22]

He subsequently signed with NPL Queensland team Gold Coast United in January 2020.[23]

Guiseley AFC

After returning to England for family and work, in January 2023 Smeltz signed for Guiseley AFC, a 7th-tier semi-professional club based in the Leeds suburb of Guiseley.[2][24]

International career

Smeltz has played for the under-20, under-23 and senior New Zealand national teams.[25][26] He scored his first goal for the All Whites, an away friendly on 25 April 2006, against Chile. In that game Smeltz also became the first AFC Wimbledon player to win international honours, and the first to become an international goalscorer.

In May 2007, he was the scorer of both New Zealand goals in an impressive 2–2 draw against Wales.

On 19 November 2007, following his impressive form with Wellington Phoenix in the A-League and consistent performances for the All Whites, Smeltz was voted New Zealand footballer of the year, ahead of FA Premier League star Ryan Nelsen and Celtic striker Chris Killen.[27] In December 2008, Smeltz was named Oceania federation player of 2007.

Smeltz travelled to South Africa as part of the New Zealand squad for both the 2009 Confederations Cup[28][29] and 2010 World Cup Finals. He scored a goal at the latter against 2006 World Cup winners Italy in Nelspruit, making him the first ever A-League player to score in the World Cup Finals.

He was part of the New Zealand men's team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[30]

During a World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia on 22 March 2013, Smeltz was the victim of a high boot to the face in the opposing penalty area, leaving him bloodied.[31] Smeltz scored his last international goal in a 2015 friendly against Myanmar. He was a part of the New Zealand squad that played in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

International goals

Scores and results list New Zealand's goal tally first.[32]

Estadísticas de carrera internacional

[ 33 ]

Estadísticas de carrera

Club

Internacional

Honores

Napier City Rovers

MetroStars

AFC Wimbledon

Gloria de Perth

Sydney FC

Federación de Fútbol de Kedah

Nueva Zelanda

Individual

Véase también

Referencias

  1. ↑ "Shane Smeltz" . Soccerway . Consultado el 30 de mayo de 2017 .
  2. 1 2 "Los Lions incorporan al goleador de la Copa del Mundo, Smeltz, a su plantilla" . Guiseley AFC. 12 de enero de 2023. Consultado el 12 de enero de 2023 .
  3. ↑ "Mensaje de apoyo de Shane Smeltz a Mick Fanning" . Federación Australiana de Fútbol . 19 de septiembre de 2017.
  4. ↑ Wilson, Terry (11 de agosto de 2015). "La estrella del fútbol del Sydney FC, Shane Smeltz, sigue considerando a Gold Coast su hogar" . Goldcoast.com.au . Archivado del original el 24 de septiembre de 2015. Consultado el 12 de agosto de 2015 .
  5. ↑ "INICIO" . Team9 Management . Consultado el 21 de agosto de 2025 .
  6. ↑ "Glory —por fin— consigue a su hombre mientras Kucharski se dirige al oeste" . The West Australian . 21 de agosto de 2025. Consultado el 21 de agosto de 2025 .
  7. ↑ Stürmer Shane Smeltz en la entrevista "Mein Ziel ist Europa" Frankfurter Rundschau, 4 de junio de 2010
  8. ↑ "Smeltz ficha por el AFC Wimbledon" . www.stagsnet.net . 11 de marzo de 2005. Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  9. ↑ "Perfil del jugador | Shane Smeltz" . AFC Wimbledon . Archivado del original el 16 de diciembre de 2007.
  10. ↑ "Smeltz gana la Medalla Johnny Warren" . The Sydney Morning Herald . 3 de febrero de 2009.
  11. ↑ "Smeltz ficha por el Gold Coast" . Wellington Phoenix FC. 4 de noviembre de 2008. Archivado del original el 1 de marzo de 2011. Consultado el 4 de noviembre de 2008 .
  12. ↑ "Smeltz se mantiene firme con su soporte" . The Age. 6 de septiembre de 2009.
  13. ↑ "Smeltz, del Gold Coast United, rumbo a China" .
  14. ↑ "Smeltz se dirige a Turquía" . FourFourTwo Australia. 24 de agosto de 2010. Archivado del original el 25 de agosto de 2010. Consultado el 24 de agosto de 2010 .
  15. ↑ http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1049263/Glory-days-ahead-for-Smeltz Se avecinan días gloriosos para Smeltz
  16. ↑ "El Sydney FC ficha a Shane Smeltz" . Federación Australiana de Fútbol . 18 de mayo de 2014. Archivado del original el 18 de mayo de 2014. Consultado el 5 de junio de 2014 .
  17. ↑ AAP (28 de mayo de 2015). "Shane Smeltz firma un nuevo contrato de dos años con el Sydney FC" . The Australian . Consultado el 4 de junio de 2015 .
  18. ↑ "El delantero de los All Whites, Shane Smeltz, ficha por el Kedah, club de la Superliga malasia" . The New Zealand Herald . 12 de julio de 2016.
  19. ↑ "Kelantan logra un empate 3-3 con Selangor en el último momento" . The New Straits Times . 20 de julio de 2016.
  20. ↑ "Shane Smeltz regresa al Wellington Phoenix" . The New Zealand Herald . 19 de diciembre de 2016.
  21. ↑ "Shane Smeltz Jadi Marquee Player Borneo" . borneofc.id. 9 de abril de 2017. Archivado del original el 9 de abril de 2017. Recuperado el 9 de abril de 2017 .
  22. ↑ "Fútbol: Shane Smeltz cuelga las botas" . The New Zealand Herald . 11 de febrero de 2018.
  23. ↑ "¡Firma Smeltz!" . goldcoastunitedfc.com.au . Gold Coast United. 7 de enero de 2020 . Consultado el 7 de enero de 2020 .
  24. ↑ "Guiseley | Apariciones | Shane Smeltz | 2022–2023" . www.footballwebpages.co.uk . Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  25. ↑ "Partidos internacionales A – Total" . El sitio web definitivo del fútbol neozelandés . Consultado el 12 de febrero de 2009 .
  26. ↑ "A-Anotadores Internacionales – General" . El sitio web definitivo del fútbol de Nueva Zelanda . Consultado el 12 de febrero de 2009 .
  27. ↑ "La estrella de Phoenix no se arrepiente de su partida" . The Dominion Post . Consultado el 11 de diciembre de 2008 .
  28. ↑ "Nueva Zelanda – Los All Whites anuncian su plantilla para la Copa Confederaciones" . Confederación de Fútbol de Oceanía. 7 de mayo de 2009. Archivado del original el 24 de junio de 2009. Consultado el 8 de junio de 2009 .
  29. ↑ "Copa Confederaciones 2009 – Selección de Nueva Zelanda" . FIFA. Archivado del original el 13 de junio de 2009. Consultado el 9 de junio de 2009 .
  30. ↑ "Shane Smeltz en sports-reference.com" . sports-reference.com . Archivado del original el 18 de abril de 2020. Consultado el 18 de febrero de 2015 .
  31. ↑ Smith, Tony (25 de marzo de 2013). "Un rostro ensangrentado despierta malos recuerdos en Smeltz" . Stuff.co.nz . Consultado el 16 de mayo de 2014 .
  32. ↑ "Perfil NFT" . Selecciones Nacionales de Fútbol . Consultado el 10 de abril de 2018 .
  33. ↑ Shane Smeltz en National-Football-Teams.com
  34. ↑ "Nueva Zelanda 2002" . www.rsssf.org . Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  35. ↑ "Crónica del partido | Walton & Hersham vs. AFC Wimbledon" . AFC Wimbledon . 3 de mayo de 2005. Archivado del original el 5 de diciembre de 2007.
  36. ↑ "Brisbane Roar 2–1 Perth Glory (Gran Final)" . www.aleaguestats.com . 22 de abril de 2012. Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  37. ↑ "Melbourne Victory 3–0 Sydney FC (Gran Final)" . www.aleaguestats.com . 17 de mayo de 2015. Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  38. ↑ "Copa de Naciones de Oceanía 2008 (Torneo Final) - Goleadores" . www.rsssf.org . Consultado el 3 de abril de 2024 .
  • Perfil del Gold Coast United en la Wayback Machine (archivado el 20 de febrero de 2011)
  • Perfil de la Federación Neozelandesa de Fútbol en Wayback Machine (archivado el 2 de julio de 2014)
  • Shane Smeltz – Historial en competiciones de la FIFA (archivado)
  • Shane Smeltz en Soccerbase
  • Shane Smeltz en Olympics.com
  • Shane Smeltz en Olympia