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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 36
Youth career
Green Island
Dunedin Technical
–2022 Olé Football Academy
2022–2023 Wellington Phoenix
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– 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.

Club career

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Youth career

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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

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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

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Loke was first called up for the New Zealand U20's for the 2024 OFC U-16 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

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Club

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As of match played on 24 May 2025.[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Others Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 2023 National League 13 0 13 0
2024 21 4 1 0 22 4
2025 7 0 0 0 7 0
Total 41 4 1 0 42 4
Wellington Phoenix 2024–25 A-League Men 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 41 4 2 0 0 0 43 4

Honours

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New Zealand U20

References

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  1. ^ a b "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.
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