Oliver Sail
 Sail playing for Wellington Phoenix in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver Sail | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2014 | Wanderers SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Auckland City | 1 | (0) |
| 2014– | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 52 | (0) |
| 2014– | Wellington Phoenix | 38 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015 | New Zealand U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022– | New Zealand | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 February 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 March 2022 | |||
Oliver "Oli" Sail is a New Zealand professional footballer who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix as a goalkeeper. He also has been selected for the New Zealand national football team.
Club career
Wanderers SC
Sail started his career playing for Wanderers SC,[1] a special club set up to develop players for the New Zealand national under-20 football team.[2][3]
Auckland City
In 2013, Sail joined Auckland City[4] but wouldn't debut until the following year in the semi-final of the 2013–14 ASB Premiership, when he replaced Tamati Williams in Auckland City's 4–1 victory over its classic rival Waitakere United.[5]
Wellington Phoenix
Sail joined Wellington Phoenix to be part of their new reserves team playing in the ASB Premiership.[6]
On 3 March 2017, Sail signed his first senior contract, penning a two-year deal with Wellington Phoenix.[7]
On 25 March 2018, Sail made his A-League debut against Brisbane Roar in a 2–2 draw.[8]
Sail had a wait of 663 days between games before he saw another start for the Phoenix after not playing at all during the 2019-2020 season, getting the start in 2–2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers.[9][10] He then went on to record successive clean sheets against the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory as well as man of the match honours, helping a resurgent Phoenix claim back-to-back victories for the first time in a year.[10] Oli sail is a very classy player and loves a cheecky pen save. He also has a hot girlfreind but she is lucky to have a man like him. He is the idol for all keepers in the world and Oli Sail was Buffons fav player growing up innit.
International career
U-20
Though Sail was picked for the New Zealand U-17 team in 2013, he didn't get on the pitch.[11][12] He was then picked for the New Zealand U-20 team for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup played in New Zealand, making his debut in the 0–0 draw against Ukraine. He then started again in the 4–0 loss to the United States three days later.[12]
Senior
In 2014, Sail was called up to New Zealand's senior squad for two friendlies against China and Thailand,[13] but he was unused in both matches.[14]
References
- ^ Robinson, Nick (18 May 2017). "What Ever Happened to the Lads of the 2015 U20 World Cup in NZ? (Part 2 – The All Whites)". The Niche Cache.
- ^ "NZF announce changes to ASB Premiership". New Zealand Football. 10 May 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ "ASB Premiership draw revealed". Auckland City. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ Oliver Sail at Soccerway
- ^ "Auckland City v Waitakere United 4-1". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Football: Sail signs Phoenix contract". The New Zealand Herald. 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Phoenix sign young keeper to senior deal". Football Federation Australia. 3 March 2017.
- ^ Hyslop, Liam (25 March 2018). "Wellington Phoenix's luck remains out in entertaining draw against Brisbane Roar". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip. "Depleted Wellington Phoenix dig deep to draw with Western Sydney Wanderers". Stuff. Archived from the original on 22 February 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip. "Oli Sail grateful for chance to redeem himself after 663-day wait between games". Stuff. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Young All Whites squad named for World Cup". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media. 30 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Oliver Sail FIFA profile". FIFA. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "Sail stunned by All Whites call". Auckland Football Federation. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ "All Whites upset by Thailand". New Zealand Football. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
External links
- Oliver Sail at Soccerway
- Oliver Sail profile on Wellington Phoenix website.
- Oliver Sail – FIFA competition record (archived)