Eamonn McCarron

Eamonn McCarron

McCarron photographed in 2026 after a match for the Wellington Phoenix.
Personal information
Full name	Eamonn Kaspar Finley McCarron [1]
Date of birth	(2007-09-14) 14 September 2007 (age 18) [1]
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Wellington Phoenix
Number	40
Youth career
	Western Suburbs
2022–2024	Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Wellington Phoenix Reserves	15	(0)
2022	→ Lower Hutt City (loan)	6	(0)
2025–	Wellington Phoenix	6	(0)
International career‡
2024–	New Zealand U17	1	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 January 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14 January 2023

Eamonn Kaspar Finley McCarron (born 14 September 2007) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Wellington Phoenix.

Club career

Youth career

McCarron attended St Patrick's College, Wellington. ^[2]

Wellington Phoenix

McCarron made his professional debut for the Wellington Phoenix on 10 August 2025 in an Australia Cup match against Nunawading City. The Phoenix won 1–0, with McCarron keeping a clean sheet. ^{[3] [4] [5]} McCarron made his A-League Men debut on 21 December 2025 after starting goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi suffered an injury 10 minutes into the match. ^[6] On 3 January 2026, the Phoenix defeated Brisbane Roar away with McCarron keeping the team's first clean sheat of the A-League season. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano praised McCarron for his performance. ^{[7] [8]}

International career

McCarron was called up for the New Zealand U17's for 2023 OFC U-17 Championship on 14 December 2022. ^{[9] [10]} He made his debut on 14 January 2023, in a 11–0 win over American Samoa. ^[11] On 31 October 2023, McCarron was called up to the New Zealand U17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, yet didn't make an appearance. ^[12]

McCarron was first called up for the New Zealand U20's for the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship, though he did not make an appearance. ^{[13] [14] [15]}

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 11 January 2026. ^[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Others		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves	2022	National League	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2023	National League	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2024	National League	3	0	1	0	—		4	0
	2025	National League	12	0	1	0	—		13	0
	Total		15	0	2	0	—		17	0
Lower Hutt City (loan)	2022	National League	6	0	2	0	—		8	0
Wellington Phoenix	2025–26	A-League Men	6	0	1	0	—		7	0
Career total			27	0	5	0	0	0	32	0

Honours

New Zealand U17

• OFC U-17 Championship: 2023 ^[17]

New Zealand U20

• OFC U-19 Championship: 2024 ^[18]

References

1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 SQUAD LIST" (PDF). FIFA. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
2. Smith, Tony (23 December 2025). "The game that convinced the Nix young rookie was a keeper". The Post . Retrieved 4 January 2026.
3. "Australia Cup Round of 16 Match Review". Wellington Phoenix FC. 10 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
4. "Australia Cup recap: New faces lead Sydney into quarter-finals, 17yo debuts in dramatic 'Nix win". A-Leagues. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
5. "WATCH: Highlights from Phoenix win against Nunawading City in Australia Cup". friendsoffootballnz.com. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
6. Rollo, Phillip (22 December 2025). "Teenager Eamonn McCarron makes expected A-League Men debut after Wellington Phoenix suffer fresh injury blow". Stuff . Retrieved 4 January 2026.
7. Rollo, Phillip (4 January 2026). "Emotional Wellington Phoenix coach hails win with 10 men his greatest victory". Stuff . Retrieved 4 January 2026.
8. "Wellington Phoenix men overcome odds to crush Brisbane 3-0". RNZ . 4 January 2026. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
9. "Squad announced for January's OFC U-17 Championship 2023". New Zealand Football. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
10. "Squads assemble in Fiji for OFC U-17 Championship tournament". friendsoffootballnz.com. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
11. "New Zealand 11–0 America Samoa". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
12. "Squad named for men's FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia". New Zealand Football. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
13. "Chris Greenacre Announces First Squad As New Zealand U-20 Head Coach For OFC Men's U19 Championship". New Zealand Football. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
14. "Eleven Nix called up to NZ U-19 men". Wellington Phoenix. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
15. "New Zealand squad named for OFC Men's U-19 Championship tournament". friendsoffootballnz.com. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
16. "Eamonn McCarron". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
17. "OFC champions New Zealand aiming to sustain momentum". FIFA . 6 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
18. "Dominant New Zealand win OFC U-19 Men's Championship". FIFA . 18 July 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2025.

External links

• Eamonn McCarron at Soccerway
• Eamonn McCarron at Scorebar