Shane Smeltz

PLAYER PROFILE

As arguably the hottest goalscoring property in the Hyundai A-League, Shane Smeltz was at the forefront of Miron Bleiberg’s mind when he began to compile his wanted list. Two stellar seasons with the Phoenix appeared to represent the realisation of Shane’s potential and the United Head Coach has secured the services of a striker heading for his prime.

Born in Germany but raised on the Gold Coast, Shane sees his shift to the Gold Coast from Wellington as something of a homecoming. There’s little doubt though that one of the league’s top marksmen has relocated for professional reasons and sees the move as one which can bring him on-field success. Lethal from any range and able to lead the frontline as a traditional centre-forward, Shane will be key to United’s ambitions this season.

The lethal striker capped an outstanding final season with Wellington Phoenix by collecting no less than three top honours at the Hyundai A-League Awards Night. The Johnny Warren Medal (Player of the Year), Golden Boot Award (leading goalscorer) and Goal of the Year were all bestowed on Shane as he farewelled the Phoenix and looked ahead to a bright future on the Gold Coast. 

Date of Birth

1999 Gold Coast City
1999-2001 Brisbane Strikers
2002 Napier City (New Zealand)
2002-2003 Adelaide City
2003-2004 Adelaide United
2005 Mansfield Town (England)
2005-2006 AFC Wimbledon (England)
2006-2007 Halifax Town (England)
2007-2009 Wellington Phoenix

Hyundai A-League

v Melbourne Victory (D2-2), Westpac Stadium, 26 August 2007

New Zealand All Whites
New Zealand U/23
New Zealand U/20

2007 New Zealand Player of the Year
2007/08 Wellington Phoenix Player of the Year
2007/08 Wellington Phoenix Player’s Player of the Year
2007/08 Wellington Media Player of the Year
2008/09 Johnny Warren Medal winner (HAL Player of the Year)
2008/09 Golden Boot winner (HAL Leading Goalscorer)
2008/09 Goal of the Year winner