Macleans College celebrates rising football talent

Balancing both study and sport, Nathan has transitioned to online learning to meet the demands of professional training and competition.

At Auckland FC, Nathan plays as a midfielder for the Reserves squad, which competes in the Dettol National League - New Zealand’s premier domestic football competition.  Before joining Auckland FC, he played for several clubs, including Fencibles United AFC, Bucklands Beach AFC and Eastern Suburbs AFC.

Nathan’s hard work and dedication were recognised when he recently represented New Zealand at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.  Although the New Zealand team exited the tournament after a 4-1 loss to Austria in their final Group L match, the experience was an invaluable milestone in Nathan’s sporting journey.

As a gesture of gratitude, Nathan has donated one of his World Cup match shirts to Macleans College - a proud reminder of his achievements and the talent nurtured within the school community.

Nathan joins a growing list of Macleans College alumni making their mark in professional football, including Liam Gillion (Snell House 2016), who plays for Auckland FC, and Nathan Walker (Snell House 2019 - 2023) who represents the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Men’s competition.