Erik Panzer

Erik Panzer

Personal information
Date of birth	1993 (age 31–32)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Melville United
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2015	Quinnipiac Bobcats
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2012	Canterbury United	0	(0)
2016–2017	Truro City	9	(0)
2017	Nordvärmlands FF	3	(0)
2017	Team Wellington	8	(0)
2018	Western Suburbs
2018–2019	Southern United	18	(0)
2019	Olympic FC	12	(1)
2019–2020	Southern United	9	(0)
2020	Chattanooga FC
2022	Ferrymead Bays	7	(2)
2022	FC Buffalo
2023	Melville United	27	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Erik Panzer (born 1993) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender for Melville United.

Early life, education and family

Panzer was born in 1993 in New Zealand. He played cricket and rugby as a child.^[1] He attended Quinnipiac University in the United States where he majored in psychology.^[2] Panzer's mother died in 2019. He has a sister.^[3]

Career

Panzer started his career with New Zealand side Canterbury United. In 2016, he signed for English side Truro City.^[4] Panzer mainly operates as a defender. He has also operated as a midfielder.^[5]

References

1. "Erik Panzer: Crossing the codes". stuff.co.nz.
2. "Erik Panzer: Experiences that change your life". Nelson Mail. ProQuest 1534548200.
3. "Kiwi athletes in US cheered on Olympians from afar". rnz.co.nz. 13 August 2021.
4. "Zane Sole and Erik Panzer: New Zealand duo chasing English football dream in Truro". BBC Sport. 24 November 2016.
5. "Panzer steers Canty in youth final". ProQuest 913494115 – via ProQuest.