Liam Gillion

Liam Gillion
Personal information
Full name William Bruce Gillion[1]
Date of birth (2002-10-17) 17 October 2002 (age 22)[1]
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Auckland FC
Number 14
Youth career
Drury United
Manurewa
Western Suburbs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Western Suburbs 33 (6)
2022–2024 Auckland City 59 (23)
2024– Auckland FC 12 (0)
International career‡
2023– New Zealand U23 5 (1)
2024– New Zealand 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 January 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2024

William Bruce Gillion (born 17 October 2002) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a forward for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national team.

Personal life

Gillion is the older brother of Wellington Phoenix forward Fergus Gillion.[2]

Club career

Youth career

Gillion played for Drury United, Manurewa and Western Suburbs at youth level, before making his first team debut with Suburbs in 2019.[3][4]

Auckland City

In February 2022, Gillion signed with Auckland City.[5]

Auckland FC

On 19 June 2024, Gillion signed a scholarship contract with new A-League Men side Auckland FC.[6][7]

International career

Gillion was called up for the New Zealand U23 for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.[8] He made his debut on 30 August 2023, in the first group game against Fiji. In July 2024, Gillion was selected as an alternate player for New Zealand U23 at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[9][10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 18 January 2025.[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Others Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Western Suburbs 2019 Central League 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
2020 13 0 — — — 13 0
2021 National League 18 6 5 2 — 5[a] 0 28 8
Total 33 6 5 2 0 0 5 0 43 8
Auckland City 2022 National League 20 4 4 0 3 1 1[b] 0 28 5
2023 27 9 3 2 6 3 1[b] 0 37 14
2024 12 10 2 1 7 2 — 21 13
Total 59 23 9 3 16 6 2 0 86 32
Auckland FC 2024–25 A-League Men 12 0 — — — 12 0
Career total 104 20 14 5 16 6 7 0 141 40
  1. ^ Appearances in South Central Series
  2. ^ a b Appearance in FIFA Club World Cup

International

As of match played 18 November 2024
National team Year Apps Goals
New Zealand 2024 2 0
Total 2 0

Honours

Western Suburbs

Auckland City

New Zealand U23

Individual

  • OFC Champions League Golden Ball: 2024[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA. 24 July 2024. p. 11. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE WELLINGTON PHOENIX IN THEIR GIANCARLO ITALIANO ERA". theniche-cache.com. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "A-League expansion club Auckland FC reveal six more signings". friendsoffootballnz.com. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  4. ^ "The future of Auckland FC — the young players signed on scholarship contracts". friendsoffootballnz.com. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ^ "De Vries catches the eye in friendly win". Auckland City FC. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Six players secure scholarship contracts with Auckland FC". Auckland FC. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Auckland sign six 'rising stars' as A-Leagues' newest club puts faith in homegrown talent". A-Leagues. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Five players added to OFC Men's Olympic Qualifier squad". New Zealand Football. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Jesse and Liam book flights to the Paris Olympics!". Auckland FC. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Men's Football Team Announced for Paris 2024". Auckland FC. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  11. ^ "L. Gillion". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  12. ^ "WATCH: Highlights from Auckland City's win in OFC Champions League final". friendsoffootballnz.com. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.

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