Finn Surman Explained

Finn Surman
Full Name:Finn Surman[1]
Birth Date:23 September 2003
Birth Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Height:1.90 m
Position:Central defender
Currentclub:Portland Timbers
Clubnumber:20
Youthclubs1:Selwyn United
Youthclubs2:Wellington Phoenix
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Selwyn United
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Caps2:20
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Lower Hutt City AFC
Caps3:17
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2024
Clubs4:Wellington Phoenix
Caps4:45
Goals4:1
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Portland Timbers
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:New Zealand U-20
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:New Zealand U-23
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:New Zealand
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:21 Oct 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21 November 2024

Finn Surman (born 23 September 2003) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a central defender for the Portland Timbers and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

In November 2021, Surman was one of three players who travelled to Australia to join Wellington Phoenix's senior A-League Men side, forced to play away from home due to travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand.[2] He made his debut for the Phoenix in a win over Western United in the 2021 FFA Cup on 7 December 2021.[3]

Surman signed a professional contract with the Phoenix in February 2022.[4] By April 2022, Surman was making regular appearances in the Phoenix's starting side.[5]

Surman was transferred to the MLS side Portland Timbers in July 2024.[6] His contract is through the 2026 season with a club option for 2027. His first appearance and first start for the Timbers was on Oct. 19, 2024 against the Seattle Sounders.[7]

International career

On 5 June 2023, he was called up by New Zealand for the first time.[8]

He was also announced to represent the All Whites in the 2024 Paris Olympics.[9]

Honours

New Zealand

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ SQUAD LIST: New Zealand (NZL) . FIFA . 17 . 22 May 2023 . 30 May 2023.
  2. News: Phoenix men call in reinforcements. 30 November 2021. Wellington Phoenix FC. 18 April 2022.
  3. News: Young players get the job done for Wellington Phoenix men in the FFA Cup. Phillip. Rollo. 8 December 2021. 20 April 2022. Stuff.co.nz.
  4. News: Nix sign teenage duo to A-League Men's side. 16 February 2022. Ed. Jackson. 20 April 2022. FTBL.com.au.
  5. News: Wellington Phoenix defender Finn Surman wasn't expecting his rise to be so rapid. Andrew. Voerman. Stuff.co.nz. 20 April 2022.
  6. News: Timbers Sign Defender Finn Surman. 19 July 2024. 19 July 2023. timbers.com.
  7. Web site: Timbers . Portland . RECAP Portland Timbers claim Cascadia Cup with 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC PTFC . 2024-10-21 . Portland Timbers . en.
  8. News: All Whites squad announced for games this month against Sweden and Qatar. 5 June 2023. Ed. Jackson. 10 June 2023. nzfootball.co.nz.
  9. News: Men's Football Team Announced for Paris 2024. 10 July 2024. Ed. Jackson. 19 July 2024. nzfootball.co.nz.