Auckland United FC Premier Men’s Summer Transfers 2023/24
Yousif Al-Kalisy, Noah Billingsley, Xavier Green, DeAndre Vollenhoven and Sione Fa’apoi have departed AUFC. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Some of our football heroes are on the move in 2024 and we’d like to thank them for their contribution to Auckland United FC over the past few seasons.
Mack Waite
Mack Waite in action for Auckland United FC vs Wellington Olympic at Keith Hay Park in 2023. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Mack Waite joined Onehunga Sports in 2019 and spent most of his time as an understudy, playing just 4 League games and 2 Cup games until getting his big chance at AUFC in 2020 when he went on to play every single minute except for 1 game.
Mack clocked up 7500 continuous minutes prior to missing his only game and has played a total of 8400 minutes for Auckland United with 26 Clean Sheets including 15 at home and 11 away.
Best run of Clean Sheets: 6 At Home: 5
Mack has not re-signed for 2024 and leaves behind a legacy to uphold.
Mack Waite Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total AUFC Premier Games: 94 | AUFC Premier Starts: 94
2020 Northern League: Starts 8 | Subs 0
2021 Northern League: Starts 19 | Subs 0
2021 Cup Games: Starts 2 | Subs 0
2022 Northern League: Starts 22 | Subs 0
2022 National League Championship: Starts 9 | Subs 0
2022 Cup Games: Starts 3 | Subs 0
2023 Northern League: Starts 21 | Subs 0
2023 National League Championship: Starts 9 | Subs 0
2023 Cup Games: Starts 1 | Subs 0
Joshua Redfearn
Josh Redfearn competes for the ball vs Auckland City FC at Kiwitea Street during the 2023 National League Championship. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Josh Redfearn has been with Auckland United FC since the club's inception when Onehunga Sports merged with Three Kings United to form AUFC in late 2019.
A product of the AUFC Academy, Josh is leaving the club to take up a contract with Australian NPL 1 side Glenorchy Knights, based north of Hobart in Tasmania.
We wish Josh all the very best as he embarks on the next step in his footballing career and look forward to seeing him in action for Glenorchy soon.
Josh Redfearn Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total AUFC Games = 87 | AUFC Starts: 59 | AUFC Subs: 28 | AUFC Goals: 38
Total Premier Games: 91 | Total Premier Starts: 60 | Total Premier Subs: 31 | Total Premier Goals: 42
2019 Starts 1 | Subs 3 | Goals 4 (@ Onehunga Sports)
2020 Starts 3 | Subs 5 | Goals 2
2021 Starts 6 | Subs 7 | Goals 3 | Cup Starts 1 | Cup Games: Goals 2
2022 Northern League: Starts 17 | Subs 5 | Goals 13
2022 National League Championship: Starts 8 | Subs 1 | Goals 1
2022 Cup Games: Starts 2 | Subs 1 | Goals 4
2023 Northern League: Starts: 14 | Subs 7 | 12 Goals 12
2023 National League Championship: Starts 7 | Subs 2 | Goals 1
2023 Cup Games: Starts 1 | Subs 0 | Goals 0
Nico Zambrano
Nico Zambrano is departing Auckland United FC for Queenstown in 2024. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
We would like to thank Nico Zambrano for his efforts for the club including 28 goals from 68 games. Nico is on the move to Queenstown and we wish him well in his future endeavours.
Nico Zambrano Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games: 68 | Starts 39 | Subs 29 | Goals 28
Xavier Green
Xavier Green in action for Auckland United vs Auckland City FC in the 2023 National League Championship. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Xavier Green has been a strong contributor to the club and is heading to the US for trials with USL teams. Good luck Xavier! We can’t wait to see where your football takes you next.
Xavier Green Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games: 28 | Starts 23 | Subs 5 | Goals 5
Noah Billingsley
Noah Billingsley on the Keith Hay Park pitch vs Napier City Rovers (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Noah Billingsley is returning to Christchurch and will no doubt be snapped up by one of the Garden’s City’s best clubs in 2024. We shall look forward to hearing more on that.
Noah Billlingsley Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games 28 | 15 Starts | 13 Subs
Yousif Al-Kalisy
Auckland United FC fan favourite Yousif Al-Kalisy weaves his magic vs Eastern Suburbs AFC at Keith Hay Park. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
Yousif Al-Kalisy departed Auckland United FC for Dubai part way through the 2023 NLC season after adding a huge amount of quality during his time at the club. Go well Youi!
Yousif Al-Kalisy Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games: 25 | Starts 21 | Subs 4 | Goals 8
Sione Fa'apoi
Sione Fa’apoi competes for the ball vs Wellington Olympic at Keith Hay Park during the 2023 National League Championship. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ)
Sione Fa’apoi is heading to Melbourne’s Brunswick City to play in the Australian NPL2 VICTORIA League. We would like to thank Sione for his immense contribution to the club over the past couple of seasons!
Sione Fa’apoi Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games 25 | Starts 22 | Subs 3 | Goals 2
Deandre Vollenhoven
Deandre Vollenhoven is departing Auckland United FC for Australia. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
After a brief but entertaining stint at AUFC in 2023 Deandre is also off to play in the Australian NPL2 VICTORIA League, with the Melbourne based Eastern Lions.
Deandre Vollenhoven Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games 15 | Starts 11 | Subs 4 | Goals 4
Fumiya Ito
Fumiya Ito (right) celebrates his goal vs Eastern Suburbs AFC during the 2023 Northern League. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
Fumi has decided to return to Japan and we wish him well on his way and would like to thank him for his service to the club!
Fumiya Ito Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games: 13 | Starts 2 | Subs 11 | Goals 2
Everton O'Leary
Everton O’Leary will return to Birkenhead in 2024. (Photo by TopAthletesNZ).
Everton O’Leary is heading back to Birkenhead after joining us on loan for the 2023 National League Championship season. We look forward to coming up against Everton again in the 2024 Northern League.
Everton O’Leary Auckland United FC Player Statistics
Total Games: 5 | Starts 4 | Subs 1