David Wallace (footballer)

David Ronaldson Wallace was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Dave Wallace
Personal information
Full name David Ronaldson Wallace
Place of birth New Zealand
Date of death 13 December 2023 (aged 83)
Place of death Wellington, New Zealand
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1971 Western Suburbs
International career
1962–1968 New Zealand 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Wallace played all his senior football for Western Suburbs. He made his debut in 1957 at the age of 16. He went on to win the Central League and Chatham Cup for Western Suburbs before retiring in 1971.[2]

International career

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Wallace made his full All Whites debut in a 4–1 win over New Caledonia on 4 June 1962[3] and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit,[1][4] his final cap an appearance in a 1–3 loss to New Caledonia on 8 October 1968.[3] For his final two appearances for New Zealand, Wallace was named captain of the side.[2]

Honours

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Western Suburbs

Individual

Notes

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  1. ^ For the best and fairest player in the Central League.

References

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  1. ^ a b "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  2. ^ a b "VALE: Football loses former New Zealand captain and Player of the Year". friendsoffootballnz.com. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  4. ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.