Lachlan Candy

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Lachlan Candy
Personal information
Full name Lachlan Candy
Date of birth (2005-08-22) 22 August 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number 46
Youth career
Waterside Karori
Western Suburbs
2021–2023 Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Wellington Phoenix Reserves 17 (2)
2024Waterside Karori (loan) 10 (4)
2024– Wellington Phoenix 1 (0)
International career
2024– New Zealand U20 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 July 2024

Lachlan Candy (born 22 August 2005) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix.

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Club career

Youth career

Candy played for Waterside Karori and Western Suburbs at youth level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2021. [1]

Wellington Phoenix

On 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 career

Candy 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 play

Candy has been described as a "versatile forward" best known for his speed, mobility and smart technique. [4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 17 May 2025. [11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOthersTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2023 National League3030
2024 10100101
2025 410041
Total17200172
Waterside Karori (loan) 2024 National League 10422126
Wellington Phoenix 2024–25 A-League Men 101020
Career total2863200318

    Honours

    New Zealand U20

    References

    1. "Wellington Phoenix Men's Reserves". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
    2. "Australia Cup Round of 32 Review". Wellington Phoenix FC. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    3. "Academy players make first team debuts in Australia Cup". Wellington Phoenix FC. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    4. 1 2 "Ten Standout Prospects From The Next Wave Of The Wellington Phoenix Academy". theniche-cache.com. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
    5. "A fairytale moment for a local Wellington Phoenix talent 🥹💛". A League. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    6. "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 28 June 2024.
    7. "New Zealand squad named for OFC Men's U-19 Championship tournament". friendsoffootballnz.com. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
    8. "New Zealand v Samoa". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    9. "New Caledonia v New Zealand". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    10. "New Zealand secure U-19 glory with strong second-half performance". Oceania Football Confederation. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    11. "L. Candy". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 21 May 2025.