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Cameron Howieson

Cameron Drew Neru Howieson (born 22 December 1994) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national team.

Cameron Howieson
Howieson playing for New Zealand U20 in 2013
Personal information
Full name Cameron Drew Neru Howieson[1]
Date of birth (1994-12-22) 22 December 1994 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Blenheim, New Zealand
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Auckland FC
Number 7
Youth career
2008–2010 Mosgiel AFC
2010–2011 Asia–Pacific Football Academy
2011–2012 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Burnley 2 (0)
2013 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 0 (0)
2015–2016 St Mirren 15 (1)
2016–2017 Team Wellington 9 (1)
2017–2024 Auckland City 191 (42)
2024– Auckland FC 3 (0)
International career‡
2011 New Zealand U17 7 (2)
2013 New Zealand U20 8 (2)
2012 New Zealand Olympic 6 (0)
2012– New Zealand 20 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  New Zealand
OFC Nations Cup
Winner 2024 Fiji–Vanuatu
OFC U-20 Championship
Winner 2013 Fiji
OFC U-17 Championship
Winner 2011 New Zealand
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024

Howieson signed a professional two-and-a-half-year contract with Burnley in March 2012, having joined from the Asia–Pacific Football Academy in July 2011, having previously played for Mosgiel AFC. He made his first-team debut in April 2012. He represented New Zealand at youth level, winning the 2011 OFC U-17 Championship and 2013 OFC U-20 Championship, before making his senior international debut in 2012, later winning the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup.

Club career

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Early career

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Howieson started his career with Mosgiel AFC, whilst attending Otago Boys' High School for two years, before departing for the Lincoln-based Asia–Pacific Football Academy in 2010,[4][5] where he played for two years.[6] He was spotted by football scout Graham McMann – a former under-16 coach at Burnley – whilst playing in the under-14 South Island tournament in Timaru.[7] McMann continued to track his progress at the APFA for two years, where he had formerly worked as a scout.[8] McMann got in touch with his contacts at Football League side Burnley, who agreed to give Howieson a week on trial in April 2011.[8] He made an instant impression on the club's coaching staff after scoring two goals in a trial match against Carlisle United.[8]

Burnley

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Howieson signed a two-year scholarship with Burnley in July 2011, after impressing on trial.[9] He scored his first goal for the youth team in November 2011, in a 6–1 win over rivals Preston North End.[10] Howieson grabbed headlines when he scored two goals in the FA Youth Cup quarter final against Fulham in February 2012, helping the Clarets in to the semi-finals for the first time since 1978.[11] His performances in the FA Youth Cup attracted interests from Newcastle and Liverpool in March 2012.[12] On 29 March 2012, Howieson signed professional terms with Burnley on a two-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the club until June 2014.[13] On 31 March, Howieson was named on the bench for Burnley's game away at Portsmouth and as such was given squad number 32, however, he was an unused substitute.[14] He made his senior debut three days later in a 3–1 defeat against Birmingham City in the Football League Championship, replacing Josh McQuoid as an 84th-minute substitute.[15] Whilst doing so, he became the youngest ever Kiwi in the Football League at the age of 17 years and 103 days, beating the previous record by 22 days, set by Chris Wood for West Bromwich Albion in April 2009.[8] He also became the youngest Burnley player in a quarter of a century.[16]

On 21 February 2013, he joined League One side Doncaster Rovers on a youth loan until the end of the season.[17]

In April 2015, after struggling to make a breakthrough into the first team, it was announced that Howieson would not be offered a new contract and he was released from the club.[18]

St Mirren

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On 24 July 2015, Howieson joined Scottish Championship side St Mirren on a one-year deal[19] after a trial.[20] He scored a goal on his league debut, a loss to Rangers on 7 August 2015.[21] Howieson was released by St Mirren at the end of the 2015–16 season.[22]

Team Wellington

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Howieson returned to New Zealand in September 2016 to sign with Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship.[23]

Auckland City

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On 10 January 2017, he moved to Auckland City FC.[citation needed]

Auckland FC

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On 30 May 2024, Howieson was announced as one of Auckland FC's first signings.[24]

International career

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Howieson was born in Blenheim, New Zealand, to a Scottish-born father and a mother of Samoan heritage.[8] Under FIFA eligibility rules he can represent New Zealand, Scotland, England and Samoa.[8] In January 2011, Howieson was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2011 OFC U-17 Championship, hosted by New Zealand.[25] He scored a header in New Zealand's first game of the tournament, in a 5–1 win over Vanuatu.[26] He featured in the remaining three group games as New Zealand progressed to the final. They won their fourth title courtesy of a 2–0 victory over Tahiti in the final, with Howieson scoring a 30-yard free-kick.[27] Due to the tournament win, New Zealand qualified for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico.[28] Howieson was part of the squad that participated, featuring in all three group games as New Zealand progressed to the Round-of-16.[29][30] New Zealand were eventually knocked out by Japan in a 6–0 defeat, however, Howieson was suspended due to picking up two bookings in the group stage.[31] In 2012, Howieson had overtures from a Scottish Football Association scout about switching his international allegiance to Scotland.[7] He stated that he wished to represent New Zealand at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted in his home country.[7]

On 14 May 2012, Howieson was called up to the New Zealand senior squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.[32] On 24 May 2012, Howieson came on as a 72nd-minute substitute in the All White's international friendly against El Salvador.[33][34] He also made an appearance at the 2012 OFC Nations Cup as a second-half substitute.

On 21 June 2012, Howieson was called up to the New Zealand Under-23 squad for the Summer Olympic Games in London.[35] Howieson the played in all three of New Zealand's fixtures during the games, appearing each time as a substitute. This included a full 45 minute appearance against Brazil which ended in a 3–0 defeat. New Zealand were eliminated from their group after collecting only one point from a 1–1 draw with Egypt.

After a four-year hiatus, Howieson's form at Auckland City led to an All Whites recall under new head coach Fritz Schmid.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 8 June 2024[36]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burnley 2011–12[37] Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
2012–13[38] 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2013–14[39] 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2014–15[40] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Doncaster Rovers (loan) 2012–13[38] League One 0 0 — — — 0 0
St Mirren 2015–16[41] Scottish Championship 15 1 1 0 1 0 3[a] 0 20 1
Team Wellington 2016–17[42] NZFC 9 1 — — — 9 1
Total 24 2 1 0 1 0 3 0 29 2
Auckland City 2016–17 NZFC 5 1 — — 7[b] 1 12 2
2017–18 19 0 — — 6[c] 0 25 0
2018–19 18 2 — — 5[c] 0 23 2
2019–20 15 4 — — 3[c] 0 18 4
2020–21 14 4 — — — 14 4
2021 National League 12 1 3 3 — — 15 4
2022 25 8 5 2 — 5[d] 3 35 13
2023 20 5 3 2 — 8[e] 1 31 8
2024 3 0 1 2 — 7[c] 2 11 4
Total 131 25 12 9 0 0 41 7 184 41
Auckland FC 2024–25 A-League Men 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 157 27 13 9 1 0 44 7 215 43
  1. ^ Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Six appearances and one goal in OFC Champions League, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup
  3. ^ a b c d Appearances and goals in OFC Champions League
  4. ^ Four appearances and three goals in OFC Champions League, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup
  5. ^ Seven appearances and one goal in OFC Champions League, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup

International

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As of match played 30 June 2024[33]
International statistics
National team Year Apps Goals
New Zealand 2012 4 0
2013 2 0
2014 3 0
2018 4 0
2022 3 0
2024 4 1
Total 20 1

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 30 June 2024 VFF Freshwater Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu   Vanuatu 1–0 3–0 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup

Honours

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Auckland City

New Zealand U17

New Zealand U20

New Zealand

References

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  2. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 444. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
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  12. ^ Tony Smith. "Cameron Howieson attracts interest from Liverpool..." Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 28 March 2012.
  13. ^ Tony Scholes. "Conlan and Howieson become Clarets' professionals". Clarets Mad. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
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  15. ^ "Burnley 1 – 3 Birmingham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
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  19. ^ "New Signing: Cameron Howieson". St Mirren F.C. 24 July 2015. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015.
  20. ^ Kiwi midfielder Cameron Howieson insists it is club before country at St Mirren herald scotland.com
  21. ^ McCarthy, David. "Rangers 3 St Mirren 1: Saints pay the penalty as Rangers get off to winning start in the Championship at Ibrox". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
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