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Revision as of 08:52, 10 June 2012

Shane Smeltz
Personal information
Full name Shane Edward Smeltz
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Perth Glory
Youth career
1997–1998 QAS
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999 Gold Coast City 2 (0)
1999–2001 Brisbane Strikers 25 (0)
2002 Napier City Rovers 21 (20)
2002–2003 Adelaide City 23 (7)
2003–2004 Adelaide United 7 (1)
2004 MetroStars 6 (1)
2005 Mansfield Town 5 (0)
2005–2006 AFC Wimbledon 61 (26)
2006–2007 Halifax Town 32 (17)
2007–2009 Wellington Phoenix 39 (21)
2009–2010 Gold Coast United 27 (28)
2010–2011 Gençlerbirliği 6 (1)
2011 Gold Coast United 12 (9)
2011- Perth Glory 26 (19)
International career‡
New Zealand U-20
2004 New Zealand U-23 5 (7)
2003– New Zealand 41 (20)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 June 2010

Shane Edward Smeltz (born 29 September 1981 in Göppingen, West Germany)[1] is a New Zealand professional association football player. He plays as a striker for Perth Glory FC.[2]

Club career

Smeltz played for a variety of professional Australian clubs before trying his luck in England with Mansfield Town in 2005.[3] Before signing for English club Halifax Town, Smeltz played in 61 competitive matches for AFC Wimbledon, including 11 as a substitute, and scored 26 goals.

Wellington Phoenix

Smeltz returned to New Zealand in 2007 signing a two-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix. 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. The game finished 2–1.

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.[4] 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 clubs 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 clubs overall amount in the league.[5]

With 19 A League goals to his name, he is currently the record holder for most A League goals in a season. This 19 goal effort broke his own record he shared with former Newcastle Jets' striker Joel Griffiths of 12 goals.

After struggling to make an impact at Gençlerbirliği S.K. a release was successful obtained on 10 January 2011 and subsequently he was signed by his previous employer Gold Coast United.[6]

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.[7] 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."[8]

It is said that Shandong Luneng could go to FIFA and have Smeltz banned for two years.[9]

Gençlerbirliği S.K.

On 24 August, his overseas career was given a lifeline when he was signed by Turkish Süper Lig club Gençlerbirliği S.K..[10] 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 FC

On 20 March 2011 it was announced that Perth Glory FC and Smeltz signed a three-year contract worth $AU4.1M with the Hyundai A-League club.[2] 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 F.C. which also made him the all time A-League goal scoring leader with 62 goals.

International career

Smeltz has played for the under 20, under 23 and senior New Zealand national teams.[11][12] He scored in his first game 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.[13] In December 2008, Smeltz was belatedly named Oceania federation player of 2007.[citation needed]

Smeltz travelled to South Africa as part of the New Zealand squad for both the 2009 Confederations Cup [14][15] and 2010 World Cup Finals.

On 20 June 2010, at the seven minute mark of a World Cup match against reigning champions Italy, Smeltz scored the opening goal, enabling the All Whites to draw the game 1–1.[16] This goal made Smeltz the first player in the A-League to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup.

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

International career statistics

[17] Template:Football player national team statistics |- |2003||2||0 |- |2004||2||0 |- |2005||1||0 |- |2006||4||1 |- |2007||6||6 |- |2008||2||4 |- |2009||9||4 |- |2010||8||2 |- |2011||3||0 |- |2012||4||2 |- !Total||41||19 |- |}

Personal life

Smeltz lives in Perth with his wife Nikki and daughters Bonnie and Scarlett.[18]

Career statistics

All-Time Club Performances
Club Season England League Two FA Cup Carling Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Mansfield Town F.C.
(Football League Two) 		2004–05 5 0 5 0
Club Total 5 0 5 0
Club Season England Isthmian Prem FA Trophy League Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
AFC Wimbledon
(Isthmian League Premier Division) 		2005–06 43 26 43 26
Club Total 43 26 43 26
Club Season England Conference National FA Cup Carling Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Halifax Town F.C.
(Conference National) 		2006–07 31 2 31 2
Club Total 31 2 31 2
Club Season Australia A-League Finals Series Asia Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Wellington Phoenix F.C.
(A-League) 		2007–08 19 9 19 9
2008–09 20 12 20 12
Club Total 39 21 39 21
Club Season Australia A-League Finals Series Asia Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Gold Coast United F.C.
(A-League) 		2009–10 26 22 1 0 27 22
2010–11 9 7 3 2 12 9
Club Total 34 26 4 2 39 31
Club Season Turkey Süper Lig Super Cup Turkish Cup Europe Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Gençlerbirliği
(Süper Lig) 		2010–11 6 1 1 0 7 1
Club Total 6 1 1 0 7 1
Club Season Australia A-League Finals Series Asia Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Perth Glory F.C.
(A-League) 		2011–12 22 13 4 4 26 17
Club Total 22 13 4 4 26 17
Career totals 181 92 8 6 1 0 190 98
Last updated 1 April 2012

Honours

Personal Honours:

See also

References

  1. ^ «Kiwi» Smeltz will sich für Europa empfehlen transfermarkt.de, 5 June 2010
  2. ^ a b http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1049263/Glory-days-ahead-for-Smeltz Glory days ahead for Smeltz
  3. ^ Stürmer Shane Smeltz im Interview "Mein Ziel ist Europa" Frankfurter Rundschau, 4 June 2010
  4. ^ "Smeltz signs with Gold Coast". Wellington Phoenix FC. 4 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Smeltz stands tall with brace". The Age. 6 September 2009.
  6. ^ "Smeltz Is Back For Gold". fourfourtwo. 1- January 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Gold Coast United's Smeltz China-bound
  8. ^ "Shane Smeltz changes his mind on China". tvnz.co.nz. 17 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  9. ^ "Smeltz risking two-year ban after walkout". tvnz.co.nz. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  10. ^ "Smeltz Heads For Turkey". FourFourTwo Australia. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  11. ^ "A-International Appearances – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
  12. ^ "A-International Scorers – Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 February 2009.
  13. ^ "No regrets for departing Phoenix star". The Dominion Post. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  14. ^ "New Zealand – All Whites name Confederations Cup squad". Oceania Football confederation. 7 May 2009.
  15. ^ "2009 Confederations Cup – New Zealand squad". FIFA.com. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
  16. ^ Italy 1–1 New Zealand BBC Sport, 20 June 2010
  17. ^ http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=4830
  18. ^ Woodcock, Fred (13 June 2010). "Shane Smeltz, from tough times to star name". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
Awards
Preceded by A-League Golden Boot
2008/09
2009/10 		Succeeded by

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