Shane Smeltz
New Zealand footballer
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January 2023 | Shane Smeltz signed for Guiseley AFC, a 7th-tier semi-professional club located in the Leeds suburb of Guiseley, returning to England for family and work reasons. |
January 2020 | Smeltz signed with NPL Queensland team Gold Coast United, making a return to the club after his retirement. |
February 11 2018 | Shane Smeltz retired from professional football after an 18-year career. |
2017 | Shane Smeltz made 3 appearances but did not score any goals |
2017 | Part of the New Zealand squad that played in the FIFA Confederations Cup. |
April 9 2017 | Signed with Indonesian club Borneo FC in the Liga 1 football league |
2016 | Won the Malaysia Cup with Kedah FA |
2016 | Shane Smeltz made 1 appearance but did not score any goals |
December 18 2016 | Shane Smeltz returned to New Zealand and signed with Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the season, marking a notable return to his former club. |
July 20 2016 | Smeltz made his debut for Kedah FA in the Malaysia Cup, scoring two goals against T-Team in his first match for the club. |
July 12 2016 | Shane Smeltz joined Malaysian Super League club Kedah FA as a new player. |
2015 | Shane Smeltz made 1 appearance and scored 1 goal |
2015 | After the 2014-15 season, Smeltz signed a two-year contract extension with Sydney FC, which would keep him at the club until the end of the 2016-17 season. |
2015 | Finished as A-League Men Grand Final runner-up with Sydney FC |
September 7 2015 | Played in a friendly match against Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, resulting in a 1-1 draw. |
2014 | Shane Smeltz had no appearances or goals this year |
May 18 2014 | Shane Smeltz announced his departure from Perth Glory after three years and signed a one-year deal with Sydney FC. |
2013 | Shane Smeltz made 2 appearances but did not score any goals |
March 22 2013 | During a World Cup qualifying match against New Caledonia, was victim of a high boot to the face in the opposing penalty area. |
2012 | Shane Smeltz had an active year with 11 appearances and 6 goals scored |
2012 | Played for the New Zealand men's team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. |
2012 | Finished as A-League Men Grand Final runner-up with Perth Glory |
October 12 2012 | Scored in a 2-0 win against French Polynesia during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification at Stade Pater Te Hono Nui in Pirae. |
September 11 2012 | Scored in a dominant 6-1 victory against Solomon Islands during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. |
September 7 2012 | Scored in a 2-0 win against New Caledonia during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification at Stade Numa-Daly Magenta in Nouméa. |
June 10 2012 | Participated in a high-scoring 4-3 victory against Solomon Islands in the 2012 OFC Nations Cup at Lawson Tama Stadium. |
June 4 2012 | Scored in a 2-1 victory against Papua New Guinea in the 2012 OFC Nations Cup at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands. |
May 26 2012 | Scored in a 1-0 friendly match win against Honduras at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, United States. |
March 24 2012 | Smeltz scored all 4 goals in a remarkable 4-2 victory against Melbourne Victory, demonstrating his exceptional scoring ability. |
2011 | Shane Smeltz had 3 appearances but did not score any goals this year |
March 20 2011 | Shane Smeltz signed a three-year contract worth A$4.1 million with Perth Glory as a marquee player in the A-League. |
2010 | Shane Smeltz played 8 appearances and scored 2 goals during this year |
2010 | Represented New Zealand national team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, contributing to the team's international football campaign. |
July 17 2010 | Smeltz decides to return home, effectively cancelling his contract with Shandong Luneng just five days after initially agreeing to join the club. |
July 17 2010 | Gold Coast United owner Clive Palmer publicly expresses hope of retaining Smeltz for the upcoming season. |
July 12 2010 | Shane Smeltz agrees to terms with Chinese club Shandong Luneng on a two-year contract, pending medical examination. |
June 20 2010 | Played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup match against Italy at Mbombela Stadium, resulting in a 1-1 draw with Smeltz scoring a goal. |
May 29 2010 | Shane Smeltz scored in a 1-0 friendly match victory against Serbia at Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria. |
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