Jacob Spoonley

Jacob Spoonley (born 3 March 1987) 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 FC 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 (Mark Paston and Glen Moss) 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 (1–1), Brazil (0–5) and Belgium (0–1).

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.

Broadcasting career

From 2021, he became the analyst with fellow former New Zealand defender, Ivan Vicelich. for Sky Sports as New Zealand build up to 2022 World Cup Qualification.

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

International appearances and goals
#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Result	Competition	CS	Match Report
2008
1	19 November	Churchill Park, Lautoka	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Fiji	flag alias = Flag of Fiji.svg	flag alias-1871 = Flag of the Kingdom of Fiji (1871-1874).svg	flag alias-1877 = Flag of Fiji (1877–1883).svg	flag alias-1883 = Flag of Fiji (1883–1908).svg	flag alias-1908 = Flag of Fiji (1908-1924).svg	flag alias-1924 = Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg	flag alias-colonial = Flag of Fiji (1924-1970).svg	flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Fiji.svg	link alias-naval = Republic of Fiji Navy	flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Fiji.svg	link alias-navy = Republic of Fiji Navy	link alias-military = Republic of Fiji Military Forces	link alias-army = Fiji Infantry Regiment	flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Fiji.svg	flag alias-government = Government Ensign of Fiji.svg	empty = Fiji Warriors	size =	name =	altlink = national football team	variant = }}	0–2	2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier		NZ Football
2013
2	26 March	Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara	{{ Template:Yesno	alias = Solomon Islands	flag alias = Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg	flag alias-1893 = Flag of the United Kingdom (1-2).svg	flag alias-1906 = Flag of the Solomon Islands (1906–1947).svg	flag alias-1947 = Flag of the Solomon Islands (1947–1956).svg	flag alias-1956 = Flag of the Solomon Islands (1956–1966).svg	flag alias-1966 = Flag of the Solomon Islands (1966–1977).svg	flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of the Solomon Islands.svg	flag alias-government = Government Ensign of the Solomon Islands.svg	flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of the Solomon Islands.svg	flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of the Solomon Islands.svg	size =	name =	altlink = national football team	variant = }}	2–0	2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier	1 (1)	NZ Football

International career statistics

New Zealand national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2008	1	0
2013	1	0
Total	2	0

External links

• Template:PAGENAMEBASE – FIFA competition record (archived)Template:EditAtWikidataTemplate:WikidataCheck
• Profile on the official Wellington Phoenix website