Xuan Loke

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Xuan Loke
Personal information
Full name Tze-Xuan Loke
Date of birth (2005-03-26) 26 March 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth Singapore [1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Wellington Phoenix
Number 24
Youth career
2010-2013 Green Island
2014-2017 Dunedin Technical
2018–2021 Olé Football Academy
2022–2023 Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Wellington Phoenix Reserves 41 (4)
2024– Wellington Phoenix 0 (0)
International career
2024– New Zealand U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 May 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 July 2024

Tze-Xuan Loke (born 26 March 2005) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for the Wellington Phoenix.

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Club career

Youth career

Born in Singapore, Loke moved to Dunedin with his parents at a young age. [1] Loke played for Green Island and Dunedin Technical at youth and senior level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2022. [2] [3]

Wellington Phoenix

Loke signed his first pro-contract for the club on 20 December 2024, after captaining the reserves side. [4] [5] [6] On 6 August 2024, Loke made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in an Australia Cup match against South Melbourne. [7] [8]

International career

Loke was first called up for the New Zealand U20's for the 2024 OFC U-19 Men's Championship. [9] He made his debut in the opening group game against New Caledonia on 6 July 2024. [10] On 12 July 2024, Loke captained the side for the first time as New Zealand beat Papua New Guinea 10–0. [11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 24 May 2025. [12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOthersTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2023 National League 130130
2024 21410224
2025 700070
Total41410424
Wellington Phoenix 2024–25 A-League Men 001010
Career total4142000434

    Honours

    New Zealand U20

    References

    1. 1 2 "Father's pride after Xuan Loke signs first professional contract with Wellington Phoenix". Stuff . 21 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    2. "Wellington Phoenix Men's Reserves". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
    3. "Xuan Loke". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    4. "Reserves captain signs scholarship deal". Wellington Phoenix FC. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    5. "Phoenix sign age group international Xuan Loke to maiden professional contract". friendsoffootballnz.com. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    6. "'I wouldn't be here without him': Incredible story behind Phoenix teen's rise to first pro deal". A-Leagues. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    7. "Australia Cup Round of 32 Review". Wellington Phoenix FC. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    8. "Academy players make first team debuts in Australia Cup". Wellington Phoenix FC. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
    9. "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.
    10. "New Zealand v New Caledonia". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    11. "Papua New Guinea v New Zealand". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
    12. "T. Loke". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 26 May 2025.