Finn Surman (born 23 September 2003) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a central defender for the Portland Timbers and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

Wellington Phoenix

In November 2021, Surman was one of three players who travelled to Australia to join Wellington Phoenix's senior A-League Men side, forced to play away from home due to travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. He made his debut for the Phoenix in a win over Western United in the 2021 FFA Cup on 7 December 2021.

Surman signed a professional contract with the Phoenix in February 2022. By April 2022, Surman was making regular appearances in the Phoenix's starting side.

Portland Timbers

On 20 July 2024, Surman was transferred to Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers for an undisclosed fee. Surman was the third Wellington Phoenix academy graduate to sign an offshore club deal. Surman signed a contract through the 2026 season, with a club option till 2027.

On 19 October 2024, Surman made his debut for the club, starting in a 1–1 draw against Seattle Sounders.

International career

On 5 June 2023, he was called up by New Zealand for the first time.

He was also announced to represent the All Whites in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
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International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.27 June 2024VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, VanuatuTahiti1–05–02024 OFC Nations Cup
2.14 October 2025Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, NorwayNorway1–01–1Friendly

Honours

New Zealand

Individual

  • OFC Men's Nations Cup Best young player: 2024

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