Ben Sigmund facts for kids
Sigmund playing for Wellington Phoenix in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Benjamin Robert Sigmund | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.87 m | ||
| Playing position | Centre Back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1998 | Christchurch United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998–2002 | Christchurch United | 76 | (14) |
| 2003–2004 | Football Kingz | 1 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Canterbury United | 83 | (7) |
| 2006 | Fawkner Blues | 11 | (1) |
| 2006–2008 | Auckland City | 43 | (5) |
| 2008–2016 | Wellington Phoenix | 181 | (7) |
| 2016 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 1 | (0) |
| 2016 | Cashmere Technical | ||
| National team | |||
| 1999 | New Zealand U17 | 3 | (0) |
| New Zealand U20 | 12 | (0) | |
| 2000–2014 | New Zealand | 31 | (2) |
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Benjamin Robert Sigmund (born on February 3, 1981) is a former professional footballer from New Zealand. He played as a centre back. Ben Sigmund proudly represented his country at different levels, including the New Zealand under-17, under-20, and senior national teams.
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Ben Sigmund's Club Journey
Ben Sigmund started his football career in his hometown of Blenheim. He played for several clubs before joining one of New Zealand's biggest teams.
Early Clubs
Sigmund began his journey with clubs like Football Kingz, Canterbury United, Fawkner Blues, and Auckland City. He gained valuable experience playing for these teams.
Playing for Wellington Phoenix
In 2008, Ben Sigmund joined the Wellington Phoenix, a professional football club based in New Zealand that plays in Australia's top league. He became a very important player for them. In 2012, he signed a new contract to stay with the club until 2015.
Retirement from Professional Football
On December 18, 2015, Ben Sigmund announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of that season. After leaving professional football, he joined an amateur team called Cashmere Technical in 2016.
Ben Sigmund's International Career
Ben Sigmund also had a great career playing for the New Zealand national team, often called the "All Whites."
First Appearances for New Zealand
He made his first appearance for the senior national team in August 2000 against Oman. After a break, he was called up again in 2007 to play against Wales.
Scoring for His Country
On September 6, 2008, Sigmund scored his first goal for New Zealand. It was a header from a corner kick in a 3–1 win against New Caledonia.
Big Tournaments
Ben Sigmund was chosen to be part of the New Zealand squad for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa. This is a major tournament where champions from different continents play. He was also part of the team that won a big match against Bahrain on November 14, 2009, which helped New Zealand qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
On May 10, 2010, Sigmund was officially named in the final 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Playing in the World Cup is a huge achievement for any footballer!
Retiring from International Football
On September 29, 2014, Ben Sigmund decided to retire from playing for the national team. He wanted to spend more time with his family.
Awards and Achievements
Ben Sigmund received special recognition during his career.
- Wellington Phoenix Member's Player of the Year: 2008–2009
See also
In Spanish: Ben Sigmund para niños
