Lachlan Candy
Lachlan Candy (born 22 August 2005) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix. Club careerYouth careerCandy played for Waterside Karori and Western Suburbs at youth level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2021.[1] Wellington PhoenixOn 6 August 2024, Candy made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in an Australia Cup match against South Melbourne.[2][3] During the first half of the 2024 season, Candy was loaned out to Waterside Karori.[4] Candy made his A-League Men debut on Waitangi Day 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute against Brisbane Roar.[5] International careerCandy was called up for the New Zealand U20 squad for the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship.[6][7] He made his debut on 9 July 2024 in a 5–0 win over Samoa.[8] Candy scored his first goal in the final of the tournament, as New Zealand beat New Caledonia 4–0.[9][10] Style of playCandy has been described as a "versatile forward" best known for his speed, mobility and smart technique.[4] Career statisticsClub
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