Sam Jasper (born 6 February 1986) is a former New Zealand

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who played as

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. He has played for

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in the

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. He has played for the New Zealand U16,

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and U-20's teams. After playing for Albany United in 2022, it was announced Jasper would be the assistant coach for

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in the 2023 NRFL Division 1.

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Living people 1986 births New Zealand men's association footballers Association footballers from Auckland Men's association football central defenders Men's association football midfielders A-League Men players New Zealand Knights FC players Waitakere United players Canterbury United Dragons players 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen {{NewZealand-footy-bio-stub