Anaru Cassidy
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anaru Henri Carbonatto Cassidy[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 2006[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Gisborne, New Zealand[2] | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Waterside Karori | |||
| Western Suburbs | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Lower Hutt City | 3 | (0) |
| 2022– | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 47 | (6) |
| 2025– | Wellington Phoenix | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | New Zealand U17 | 6 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 November 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14 January 2023 | |||
Anaru Henri Carbonatto Cassidy (born 26 February 2006) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Wellington Phoenix.
Club career
Youth career
Cassidy played his youth football for Waterside Karori and Western Suburbs before joining the Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2022. He spent the 2022 season at Lower Hutt City before playing for the 'Nix Reserves in 2023.[2][3]
Wellington Phoenix
Cassidy made his professional debut for the Wellington Phoenix on 2 November 2025 in an A-League Men match against Central Coast Mariners.[4][5][6] Head coach Giancarlo Italiano described Cassidy as "one of the smartest players that have come through the academy".[7] On 12 November 2025, Cassidy was awarded a scholarship contract by the Nix for two years.[8]
International career
Cassidy was called up for the New Zealand U17's for 2023 OFC U-17 Championship on 14 December 2022.[9][10] He made his debut on 11 January 2023, in a 3–2 win over New Caledonia.[11] On 31 October 2023, Cassidy was called up to the New Zealand U17 squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup, making two appearances.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played on 2 November 2025.[13]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lower Hutt City | 2022 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 2023 | National League | 9 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | National League | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | National League | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 4 | ||
| Total | 47 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 49 | 6 | |||
| Wellington Phoenix | 2025–26 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 51 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 6 | ||
Honours
New Zealand U17
References
- ^ a b "FIFA U-20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 SQUAD LIST" (PDF). FIFA. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Phoenix academy gun signs first pro deal: 'A really smart player'". A-Leagues. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Men's Reserves". Wellington Phoenix Reserves. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Isuzu UTE A-League Round 3 Match Review". Wellington Phoenix FC. 2 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano turns attention to derby after Mariners draw". friendsoffootballnz.com. 2 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners result: Phoenix held to draw in round-three A-League clash". New Zealand Herald. 2 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (3 November 2025). "Academy player debuts in nameless shirt as injuries decimate Wellington Phoenix ahead of derby". Stuff. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Nix sign young midfielder to his first pro contract". Wellington Phoenix. 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Squad announced for January's OFC U-17 Championship 2023". New Zealand Football. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Squads assemble in Fiji for OFC U-17 Championship tournament". friendsoffootballnz.com. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand 3–2 New Caledonia". Oceania Football Confederation. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Squad named for men's FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia". New Zealand Football. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Anaru Cassidy". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "OFC champions New Zealand aiming to sustain momentum". FIFA. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
External links
- Anaru Cassidy at Soccerway