Lachlan Candy
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lachlan Candy | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 46 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Waterside Karori | |||
| Western Suburbs | |||
| 2021–2023 | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 17 | (2) |
| 2024 | → Waterside Karori (loan) | 10 | (4) |
| 2024– | Wellington Phoenix | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | New Zealand U20 | 4 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 July 2024 | |||
Lachlan Candy (born 22 August 2005) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Wellington Phoenix.
Youth career
Candy played for Waterside Karori and Western Suburbs at youth level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2021.[1]
Wellington Phoenix
On 6 August 2024, Candy made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in an Australia Cup match against South Melbourne.[2][3] During the first half of the 2024 season, Candy was loaned out to Waterside Karori.[4]
Candy made his A-League Men debut on Waitangi Day 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute against Brisbane Roar.[5]
International career
Style of play
Candy has been described as a "versatile forward" best known for his speed, mobility and smart technique.[4]