Jacob Spoonley


Jacob Spoonley is a New Zealand goalkeeper currently playing for Forrest Hill Milford.

Football career

In 2005, Spoonley played for Auckland City for two seasons. He left to the Wellington Phoenix in 2007 after a successful Under 20 World Cup in Canada.
He returned to Auckland City in late 2008 as the no. 1 choice for goalkeeper. Since returning to City he has helped them win three O-League titles in four seasons and has made two appearances at the FIFA Club World Cup, including in the 2014 edition where he stepped in for regular goalkeeper Tamati Williams to play in the third-place playoff against Cruz Azul, starring in a 4-2 shootout win after an initial 1-1 draw.
In October 2012, Spoonley was loaned to Wellington Phoenix for one week due to both regular keepers being out on international duty. He played one game against Melbourne Heart, which was drawn 1–1. As a result of his performance he was voted as the goalkeeper in Fox Sports' team of the round.

International career

He was the 1st choice keeper for New Zealand's matches at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.
Spoonley was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament at the Summer Olympics in Beijing. He played in New Zealands 3 group matches against China, Brazil and Belgium.
He made his New Zealand senior debut on 19 November 2008 in a 2–0 loss to Fiji after coming on as a substitute following the sending off of Glen Moss.

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

International career statistics