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Oliver Sail
New Zealand footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oliver Steven Edward "Oli" Sail is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national football team.
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Club career
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Auckland City
In 2013, Sail joined Auckland City[2] but wouldn't debut until the following year in the semi-final of the 2013–14 ASB Premiership, when he replaced Tamati Williams in Auckland City's 4–1 victory over its classic rival Waitakere United.[3]
Wellington Phoenix
Sail joined Wellington Phoenix to be part of their new reserves team playing in the ASB Premiership.[4]
On 3 March 2017, Sail signed his first senior contract, penning a two-year deal with Wellington Phoenix.[5]
On 25 March 2018, Sail made his A-League debut against Brisbane Roar in a 2–2 draw.[6]
Sail had a wait of 663 days between games before he saw another start for the Phoenix after not playing at all during the 2019-2020 season, getting the start in a 2–2 draw against Western Sydney Wanderers.[7][8] He then went on to record successive clean sheets against the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory as well as man of the match honours, helping a resurgent Phoenix claim back-to-back victories for the first time in a year.[8]
On 3 March 2023, Sail confirmed that he would be leaving Wellington Phoenix at the end of the 2022-23 A-League season.[9]
Perth Glory
6 days after Sail's impending departure from Wellington was made public, it was announced that Sail would join Perth Glory for the 2023-24 season as he signed a three-year contract.[10]
On 18 August 2025, the Glory would announce Sail's departure from the club. [11]
Auckland FC
On 18 August 2025, it was announced that Sail would join Auckland FC. [12]
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International career
U-20
Though Sail was picked for the New Zealand U-17 team in 2013, he didn't get on the pitch.[13][14] He was then picked for the New Zealand U-20 team for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup played in New Zealand, making his debut in the 0–0 draw against Ukraine. He then started again in the 4–0 loss to the United States three days later.[14]
Senior
In 2014, Sail was called up to New Zealand's senior squad for two friendlies against China and Thailand,[15] but he was unused in both matches.[16]
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Career statistics
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Honours
- New Zealand
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