Roger Smith (New Zealand footballer)

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Roger Smith
Personal information
Full name Roger N Smith
Place of birth New Zealand
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Western
International career
1948 New Zealand 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roger Smith is a former football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. [1]

Smith made a solitary official international appearance for the All Whites in a 0–6 loss to Australia on 14 August 1948. [2]

Three of his brothers also represented New Zealand, Gordon Smith and Vic Smith making official international appearances, while the third brother, Jack Smith, only played in unofficial matches. Ryan Nelsen, grandson of another brother, Bob Smith, also played for New Zealand [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
  2. ↑ "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
  3. ↑ "Nelsen vows: 'This means everything'". Stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2009.


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