Francis de Vries

15 Defender

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Biography

Francis de Vries played college football in the United States at Saint Francis University, scoring 15 goals across 79 appearances. In 2017, de Vries was drafted by MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. After appearing for the reserve team 20 times, de Vries opted to return to New Zealand and play for Canterbury United. De Vries then played in Sweden between 2018-2022, before once again returning to New Zealand to play for Eastern Suburbs.

De Vries signed for Auckland FC in 2024, scoring his first goal against the Newcastle Jets, securing a 2-0 win. He won the Members’ Player of the Season award in the 2024/25 season.

De Vries made his debut for the New Zealand national team in 2021 and scored his first international goal against Samoa in 2024.

Height

188

Weight

Age

Born

Christchurch

Overview

General

4

Games Played

360

Time Played

4

Starts

-

Substitute Off

Defence

19

Total Clearances

2

Blocks

3

Interceptions

Tackles

33.3%

Success Rate

Duels

43.6%

Success Rate

Areial Dual

52.9%

Success Rate

Distribution

Passes

-

Success Rate

116

Total passes

-

Successful passes

29

Passes per 90 mins

Long passes

43%

Success Rate

Pass Direction %

59.5%

Forward

3.4%

Left

27.6%

Right

9.5%

Backward

Passing accuracy by area %

49.1%

Opp half

30.2%

Own half

3

Topic

5

Succ. crosses

2

Assists

10

Key Passes

Attack

Total Shots

3

Shots on target

1

Goals scored

-

Conversion rate

-

Min per goals

-

Left foot goals

-

Right foot goals

-

Headed goals

-

Other

-

Goal inside the box

-

Goal outside the box

0

Direct free kick goals

Discipline

1

Fouls won

5

Foul conceded

1

Yellow cards

-

Red cards