Thomas Dunn (footballer, born 2003)

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Thomas Dunn
Personal information
Full name Thomas Arthur Josua Dunn
Date of birth (2003-01-19) 19 January 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth Navua, Fiji
Height 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Eastern Suburbs
Number 12
Youth career
–2019 Navua
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021 Navua
2022 Frankston Pines
2023–2025 Navua
2025– Eastern Suburbs
International career
2018 Fiji U17 4 (0)
2023 Fiji U20 3 (0)
2023– Fiji 13 (7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 November 2024

Thomas Dunn (born 19 January 2003) is a Fijian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eastern Suburbs and for Fiji national football team.

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Club career

The son of fishermen born in Togoru, Navua, Dunn is a player who started his career with Navua FC, and at the age of 16 he joined the Fijian youth teams, most notably for the squad that represented the country in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. [1] For clubs level, he played for Navua FC and had a spell at Australian club Frankston Pines FC in the 2022 season, [2] returning to Navua FC in 2023. [3]

On 5 February 2025, Eastern Suburbs announced Dunn had signed alongside fellow Fijian Sterling Vasconcellos, for the 2025 season. [4] [5]

International career

At international level, Thomas Dunn began his participation in 2023, being part of the Football squad at the 2023 Pacific Games. [6] In 2024, he was called up again, this time to participate in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup. [7]

Style of play

Even with his short stature, Dunn stands out for his mobility on the field, being identified as the key player for his club, Navua FC, which has played in the Fiji Premier League since 2019. [8]

Career statistics

As of 14 November 2024 [9]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Fiji 202333
2024104
Total137
Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first.
List of international goals scored by Thomas Dunn
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.18 November 2023SIFF Academy Field, Honiara, Solomon IslandsFlag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands
9–0
10–0
 2023 Pacific Games
2.1 December 2023 Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon IslandsFlag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu
1–0
4–2
 Friendly
3.
2–2
4.16 June 2024 HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, FijiFlag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
2–0
5–1
 2024 OFC Nations Cup
5.
3–0
6.19 June 2024Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
2–0
9–1
7.14 November 2024 PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaFlag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
1–1
3–3
 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

  1. ↑ "Thomas Dunn: Inspiring the Football World with Talent and Leadership". fijifootball.com.fj. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  2. ↑ Karalaini Tavi (29 January 2022). "Dunn signs for Frankston Pines FC". fbcnews.com.fj. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Fiji: Thomas Dunn returns to Navua". oceaniafootballcenter.org. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Fijian duo become Lilywhites". Eastern Suburbs AFC. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Eastern Suburbs sign Fiji international duo for Northern League season". friendsoffootballnz.com. 6 February 2025. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Dan Palmer (21 September 2023). "Fiji announces squad of 592 for Pacific Games in Solomon Islands". insidethegames.biz. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  7. ↑ Zaitun Sahim (12 June 2024). "Dunn inspired by late mother". fbcnews.com.fj. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Navua's Thomas Dunn reflects on his team unexpected journey to Fiji FACT Final". oceaniafootballcenter.org. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "Thomas Dunn » Internationals » Friendlies". WorldFootball.net. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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