Leslie Kalai (born 6 December 1984) is a Papua New Guinean footballer who is a goalkeeper. He plays on both the domestic and international levels, for Hekari United and

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, respectively.

Club career

Kalai transferred to Hekari United in January 2011, on a free transfer. His given transfer value is €50,000.

International career

Kalai was selected for the Papua New Guinean

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roster, where his side finished last in their group, recording 3 losses and no wins. As far in his career, he has appeared in 3

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qualifiers, a 1–1 draw with

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, a 1–2 defeat at the hands of

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, and 1–0 defeat to the

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FIFA match statistics

References

1984 births Living people Papua New Guinean men's soccer players Papua New Guinea men's international soccer players Hekari United F.C. players Men's association football goalkeepers 2012 OFC Nations Cup players 2016 OFC Nations Cup players Place of birth missing (living people) {{PapuaNewGuinea-footy-bio-stub