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.
Surman playing for Wellington Phoenix in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Finn Surman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2003-09-23) 23 September 2003 (age 20)[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portland Timbers | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Selwyn United | |||
| Wellington Phoenix | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Selwyn United | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2023 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 20 | (0) |
| 2021 | Lower Hutt City AFC | 17 | (1) |
| 2021–2024 | Wellington Phoenix | 45 | (1) |
| 2024– | Portland Timbers | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022–2023 | New Zealand U-20 | ||
| 2023– | New Zealand U-23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | New Zealand | 5 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 July 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 July 2024 | |||
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.
On 5 June 2023, he was called-up by New Zealand for the first time.[7]
He was also announced to represent the All Whites in the 2024 Paris Olympics.[8]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 27 June 2024 | VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu |  Tahiti |
1–0 | 5–0 | 2024 OFC Nations Cup |