David Ronaldson Wallace was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Ronaldson Wallace | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 2023 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1971 | Western Suburbs | ||
| International career | |||
| 1962–1968 | New Zealand | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editWallace played all his senior football for Western Suburbs. He made his debut in 1957 at the age of 16. He went on to win the Central League and Chatham Cup for Western Suburbs before retiring in 1971.[2]
International career
editWallace made his full All Whites debut in a 4–1 win over New Caledonia on 4 June 1962[3] and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit,[1][4] his final cap an appearance in a 1–3 loss to New Caledonia on 8 October 1968.[3] For his final two appearances for New Zealand, Wallace was named captain of the side.[2]
Honours
editWestern Suburbs
- Central League: 1968
- Chatham Cup: 1971
Individual
- New Zealand footballer of the year: 1968
- Arcus Trophy[a]: 1967, 1968
Notes
edit- ^ For the best and fairest player in the Central League.
References
edit- ^ a b "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ a b "VALE: Football loses former New Zealand captain and Player of the Year". friendsoffootballnz.com. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
- ^ "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 12 September 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
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