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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