Finn Surman (born 23 September 2003) is a New Zealand professional

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who plays as a

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for the

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and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

In November 2021, Surman was one of three players who travelled to Australia to join

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's senior

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side, forced to play away from home due to travel restrictions imposed due to the

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. He made his debut for the Phoenix in a win over

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in the

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on 7 December 2021. Surman signed a professional contract with the Phoenix in February 2022. By April 2022, Surman was making regular appearances in the Phoenix's starting side. Surman was transferred to the MLS side

in July 2024. 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.

International career

On 5 June 2023, he was called up by

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for the first time. He was also announced to represent the

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in the

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Career statistics

Club

International goals

Honours

;New Zealand *

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Individual *OFC Men's Nations Cup Best young player:

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* 2003 births Living people New Zealand men's association footballers Men's association football defenders Wellington Phoenix FC players Portland Timbers players A-League Men players New Zealand men's youth international footballers New Zealand men's under-20 international footballers New Zealand men's under-23 international footballers New Zealand men's international footballers 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup players OFC Nations Cup–winning players Footballers at the 2024 Summer Olympics Olympic association footballers for New Zealand 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen Major League Soccer players {{NewZealand-footy-bio-stub