Callan Elliot

Callan Elliot (born 7 July 1999) is a New Zealand professional footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for A-League club Wellington Phoenix.

Callan Elliot
Personal information
Full name Callan Elliot
Date of birth (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999
Place of birth Scotland
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Wellington Phoenix
Number 17
Youth career
Wairarapa United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Tasman United 17 (2)
2018– Wellington Phoenix Reserves 11 (0)
2018– Wellington Phoenix 3 (0)
National team‡
2018– New Zealand U19 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 March 2019

Career

Born in Scotland and emigrating to New Zealand as a young child, Elliot began his career with hometown club Tasman United under the mentorship of teammate Paul Ifill, making his senior debut as a substitute against New Zealand Football Championship leaders Auckland City on 15 January 2017.[1] Elliot became a regular starter in the 2017–18 season, where his appearances caught the attention of A-League side Wellington Phoenix.

Wellington Phoenix

Elliot signed a professional contract with Wellington Phoenix at the beginning of the following season, and made his debut as a substitute in an 8–2 win over Central Coast Mariners on 10 March 2019.[2][3]

References
  1. "The Welly Nix Sign Callan Elliot and Mandi and We're Almost There". The Niche Cache.
  2. "Wellington Phoenix sign Nelson teenager Callan Elliot". Stuff.
  3. "Football: Wellington Phoenix pile eight past Central Coast Mariners, who sack coach". www.nzherald.co.nz. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.


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