13 Ben Waine
Ben Waine, 2001-04-25, Forward for New Zealand, plays for Port Vale. 15 international caps, 4 goals. Part of New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Group G squad.
Biography
Plymouth Argyle striker and a young centre-forward for New Zealand. Currently plying his trade at Port Vale, a clinical forward, Ben Waine possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as New Zealand's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He made his debut for the senior team in March 2022 and won the 2024 OFC Nations Cup, scoring four goals in the tournament.
He represented New Zealand at under-20 and under-23 level, competing at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
He was sold to English club Plymouth Argyle in December 2022, who he helped to win the League One title at the end of the 2022–23 season.
He made his A-League debut in August 2018, becoming the youngest player and goalscorer in the club's history at age 17 and 18, respectively.