Jesse Carmichael Randall (born 19 August 2002) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for A-League club Auckland FC, and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

Early career

Randall began his senior career in New Zealand, playing regional football with Island Bay United in 2018, where he scored 15 goals in 16 appearances. He moved to North Wellington in 2019, scoring 41 goals in 44 league matches, and spent time on loan with Tasman United and Hawke's Bay United during the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons respectively. In 2022, Randall signed for Wellington Olympic, where he scored 17 goals in 22 appearances in the National League.

In January 2023, it was reported that Randall was training with League One side Barnsley on a week-long trial. In March 2023, Randall moved to the United States, signing with USL Championship side Charleston Battery. He made seven appearances for the club before returning to New Zealand later that year, rejoining Wellington Olympic and scoring seven goals in eight matches in the 2024 season.

Auckland FC

On 29 May 2024, Randall was announced as one of the first signings for Auckland FC's inaugural season. He was predominantly deployed as a striker alongside Guillermo May during the 2024–25 campaign. Randall scored his first goal for the club in a 6–1 win over Wellington Phoenix and went on to record three goals and one assist in his debut A-League Men season.

Randall later scored three goals in four Australia Cup appearances after being shifted to a left-wing role, including a goal after just 30 seconds in a 4–1 victory over Gold Coast Knights.

He scored his first goal of the following season in a 1–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.

Dundee United

On 30 January 2026, Dundee United announced that they had signed Randall on a pre-contract agreement. He agreed to a two-year deal, with the club holding an option to extend the contract by a further year.

International career

Youth

Randall has represented New Zealand U-17 and New Zealand U-23 at youth level. He was part of the New Zealand squad at the 2024 Summer Olympics, scoring against the United States during the tournament.

Senior

On 18 June 2024 Randall made his debut for the New Zealand national football team during a 3–1 win over the Solomon Islands in the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup. He scored his first international goal on 30 June 2024 in a 3–0 win over Vanuatu in the final, also providing an assist in the match.

Randall featured for New Zealand during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. He was part of the squad during matches that contributed to New Zealand securing qualification.

On 30 March 2026, Randall scored his second senior international goal in a 4–1 victory over Chile during the FIFA Series. The result marked New Zealand's first win over a South American (CONMEBOL) opponent.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Island Bay United2018Central League161500––1615
Tasman United (loan)2019–20Premiership143–––143
Hawke's Bay United FC (loan)2020–21Premiership64–––64
North Wellington2021National League10822––1210
Wellington Olympic2022National League221765––2822
Charleston Battery2023USL Championship5020–0070
Wellington Olympic2024National League87102100118
Auckland FC2024–25A-League Men203——20203
2025–2622943—002612
Total123661510212014077
Career total

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.30 June 2024VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, VanuatuVanuatu2–03–02024 OFC Men's Nations Cup
2.30 March 2026Eden Park, Auckland, New ZealandChile3–04–12026 FIFA Series

Honours

Auckland FC

New Zealand

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