Paul Probert
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul M. Probert | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Gisborne City | |||
| Nelson United | |||
| International career | |||
| 1988 | New Zealand | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paul Probert is a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]
Probert played four official full internationals for New Zealand, making his debut in a 2–0 win over Saudi Arabia on 21 June 1988.[2] He gained his final three caps all against Pacific neighbours Fiji in November 1988.[2]
Probert had a career in the New Zealand National League from the age of 18, firstly with Nelson United, before being signed by Kevin Fallon at Gisborne City. He had opportunities for professional contracts in both Australia and England, but elected to remain in New Zealand. He played in four Chatham Cup finals, winning just one. In 2002, he led Tauranga City United to the final, only to be defeated 2-0 by Napier City Rovers.
References
[edit]- ^ "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 November 2009.
- ^ a b "A-International Lineups 1980-1989". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 18 November 2009.
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