Michael Fitzgerald (Albirex Niigata)
Michael Fitzgerald(V Varen Nagasaki)
According to Wiki he is on loan from Albirex Nigata to Zweigen Kanazawa who play in a the Japan Football League, which is semi-professional.
And Wynton says he should walk into the AWs....
So do his family. There is some history on this forum going back a couple of years.
He is a very versatile player but playing in japan 3rd league isn't up to the standard to be called up for the AWs:
He is a very versatile player but playing in japan 3rd league isn't up to the standard to be called up for the AWs:
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apparently it is
Two current New Zealand U-20 squad members � Wellington Phoenix sensation Marco Rojas and Birmingham City�s Luke Rowe � have been included and Herbert may use the opportunity a tour to Asia provides to cast his eye over J-League fullback Michael Fitzgerald.
Is fitzgerald a right back or a centre back?
Surely only in the squad so U20/Olympic management can have a proper look. The same with Luke Rowe.
Surely only in the squad so U20/Olympic management can have a proper look.� The same with Luke Rowe.
He's 22 at the moment. Is he even young enough for the Olympics next year?
Not eligible for the olympic team: he was born in 1988 and the limit dob is 01/01/1989
I have been a long time fan and know he has the ability to do well here.
�Michael comes highly recommended and is already in this part of the world. He has the ability to play as an attacking fullback and we need to find someone to fill that role in the future. I�m looking forward to seeing him,� Herbert said.
He is a very versatile player but playing in japan 3rd league isn't up to the standard to be called up for the AWs:
apparently it is
Would you like me to bring over a straw hat so you can EAT it.
Thought he was very good last night. Showed some good touches and crisp passing.
Big throw on him too.
He looks like a wild man
Obviously didn't have a heap of time to judge, but from what I saw I was impressed.
Is he really good enough for the AWs long term though?
Only cameo against China and playing in a division who's quality is about the same as the ASB Premiership?
Only cameo against China and playing in a division who's quality is about the same as the ASB Premiership?
Is he really good enough for the AWs long term though?� Only cameo against China and playing in a division who's quality is about the same as the ASB Premiership?
Bring him to Wellington.
Interesting article about his citizenship, and whether or not playing for New Zealand has hindered his future opportunities in Japan.
No mention of coming back to play for Nix, more like he will head off to Europe if he fails to get citizenship in Japan.
Is he really good enough for the AWs long term though?
Only cameo against China and playing in a division who's quality is about the same as the ASB Premiership?
Only cameo against China and playing in a division who's quality is about the same as the ASB Premiership?
Interesting, guess the "A" League quality has to be questioned as well - considering the Japanese player that Sydney FC had playing for them last year and were starting most games was only playing in the Japanese Regional Leagues (League below that which Fitzgerald is currently playing in).
That aside guess you don't see Clapham and Mulligan being good enough long term for the AWs either.
"No mention of coming back to play for Nix, more like he will head off to Europe if he fails to get citizenship in Japan."
I would be heading to Europe as well if I had a European passport, as no need to try and compete for a foreigners place.
I like the sound of...
"They did not want him to play for New Zealand," says Wynton Rufer, who tutored Fitzgerald through his Wynrs academy. "They were not happy. They initially told him not to accept it [the call-up to the All Whites], which was very sad. They are worried he won't get the visa now."
But he played anyway. Good commitment.
That last paragraph of the article sounds like it's written by Wynton himself. I'd be tempted to bring him to the Phoenix if he's cut from his current contract.
He very looks like he could be a big part of the future all whites I think he played very well.
Very new here so excuse me if am wrong but the kid is only 22 and seems to have done pretty well for himself. I dont care if he plays in europe or japan as long as he can play for us
Very new here so excuse me if am wrong but the kid is only 22 and seems to have done pretty well for himself. I dont care if he plays in europe or japan as long as he can play for us
Interesting article about his citizenship, and whether or not playing for New Zealand has hindered his future opportunities in Japan.
No mention of coming back to play for Nix, more like he will head off to Europe if he fails to get citizenship in Japan.
I would have thought that playing for the AWs wouldn't make a difference to him being able to get japanese residency? For example, I don't think Smeltz counts as a foreigner for GCU cos he has an Aus passport even though he plays for NZ? Same with Moss maybe?
Interesting article about his citizenship, and whether or not playing for New Zealand has hindered his future opportunities in Japan.
I would have thought that playing for the AWs wouldn't make a difference to him being able to get japanese residency? For example, I don't think Smeltz counts as a foreigner for GCU cos he has an Aus passport even though he plays for NZ? Same with Moss maybe?
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No mention of coming back to play for Nix, more like he will head off to Europe if he fails to get citizenship in Japan.
Some countries have stricter controls on citizenship. For instance if you have German citizenship and you would like to apply for citizenship of another country you have to write in reasons why you need the citizenship of the other country and then they decide if yes or no.
I think that the J league must operate the ACL's 3+1 rule so to not waste the 3 overseas players they wanted Fitzgerald to get citizenship (or maybe you have to eligible to represent Japan which, as this was a friendly, shouldn't hinder him if he wants to play in Japan but not represent the All Whites in official FIFA comps).
If he was Australian or NZ was apart of the AFC then he could fit into the +1
Michael's brother Isaac Tere Fitzgerald has recentlyjoined him to Zweigen kanazawa. Isaac was born in 1991(U20)and is also a defender:
Isaac Fitzgerald who has talent to burn for sure. For one reason and another (e.g., he had cancer as a 16 yr old) he has never really pushed on since he made the NZ u-17 squad as an u-16 playetr; I hope he works hard in Japan he is a fantastic potential and a really great lad.
NZ born brother, he promises Tsuegen Kanazawa
JFL reconstruction of New Zealand athletes hoping to face the opening Michael (right) and Isaac player-County Stadium
Originally from New Zealand, Kanazawa Tsuegen DF James Michael (22), DF Isaac (19), brother of the Japan Football League players (JFL) to the season opener, has a quiet fire of a fight. The earthquake that struck the country, sacrifice and team officials, home Ishikawa, "giving play to show courage," and that the brothers all together for the sake of working.
Tsuegen brother Michael joined the players last year, his brother Isaac joined forces players from this season. After the earthquake, New Zealand, Michael, and Isaac both players and supporters under his teammates, the voice of encouragement were received by telephone and e-mail from club officials attended in the past.
There was no damage to the family living in Auckland, the birthplace of two people, one person living in Christchurch Kono Ito hurt because it was out of the building was at the time of earthquake. A friend in Christchurch who attend college for a while, but not contact, was found safe after a week.
Isaac player "?Netai won the fight to name a starting lineup position" player Michael "beautiful football but to show commitment to victory" and hard-hitting
JFL reconstruction of New Zealand athletes hoping to face the opening Michael (right) and Isaac player-County Stadium
Originally from New Zealand, Kanazawa Tsuegen DF James Michael (22), DF Isaac (19), brother of the Japan Football League players (JFL) to the season opener, has a quiet fire of a fight. The earthquake that struck the country, sacrifice and team officials, home Ishikawa, "giving play to show courage," and that the brothers all together for the sake of working.
Tsuegen brother Michael joined the players last year, his brother Isaac joined forces players from this season. After the earthquake, New Zealand, Michael, and Isaac both players and supporters under his teammates, the voice of encouragement were received by telephone and e-mail from club officials attended in the past.
There was no damage to the family living in Auckland, the birthplace of two people, one person living in Christchurch Kono Ito hurt because it was out of the building was at the time of earthquake. A friend in Christchurch who attend college for a while, but not contact, was found safe after a week.
Isaac player "?Netai won the fight to name a starting lineup position" player Michael "beautiful football but to show commitment to victory" and hard-hitting
google translate?
I'll write it so it's easier to understand
profile
Isaac was born on the 17 June 1991 and is from New Zealand. he plays for JFK team Tsuegen Kanazawa as a defneder.
personal history
his brother is currently on loan at abrix niigata. his sibling believes they belong together at this club.
then says his clubs
three kings
and Tsuegen Kanazawa
that was all the information on thoose sites in japanese
dont know where got that from but can translate that 2 if needed or anything else from japanese sites abris
I'll write it so it's easier to understand
profile
Isaac was born on the 17 June 1991 and is from New Zealand. he plays for JFK team Tsuegen Kanazawa as a defneder.
personal history
his brother is currently on loan at abrix niigata. his sibling believes they belong together at this club.
then says his clubs
three kings
and Tsuegen Kanazawa
that was all the information on thoose sites in japanese
dont know where got that from but can translate that 2 if needed or anything else from japanese sites abris
No game time for Michael since 27/11/2010: all the games i have been postponed
because of the earthquake
The first game of the season for Fitzgerald will be next week:
Next matches
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28.04.2011
JPN D3
Zweigen Kanazawa
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V-Varen Nagasaki
03.05.2011
JPN D3
Honda FC
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Zweigen Kanazawa
08.05.2011
JPN D3
Zweigen Kanazawa
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Machida Zelvia
15.05.2011
JPN D3
Sagawa Shiga
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Zweigen Kanazawa
22.05.2011
JPN D3
Zweigen Kanazawa
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Kamatamare Sanuki
29.05.2011
JPN D3
Arte Takasaki
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Zweigen Kanazawa
Two draws for Zweigen Kanazawa and Michael Fitzgerald :
Good start of the season for fitzgerald and his team.They are one point away from the fourth place(promotion to the 2nd division) with one game less to play soon
Back in Asia, Michael Fitzgerald has been loaned to V-Varen Nagasaki from Albirex Niigata for the upcoming season. Nagasaki plays in the Japan Football League which is the third tier of the Japanese system.
Fitzgerald played the 2010 and 2011 seasons on loan at fellow JFL club Zweigen Kanazawa, and will look to help Nagasaki in their promotion quest to J-League Division 2.
Fitzgerald played the 2010 and 2011 seasons on loan at fellow JFL club Zweigen Kanazawa, and will look to help Nagasaki in their promotion quest to J-League Division 2.
Keeps getting loaned out... i wonder at what point his club will say - good enough to stay, or not good enough he can go?
I agree but he is only 23 years old and maybe Albirex Niigata think that he is not too far from being able to play in the J league
First game of the season for Fitzgerald will be next week end. Title of the thread should be changed to V-Varen Nagasaki.
abris2012-03-04 08:07:00
In Japan, Michael Fitzgerald began the season on loan with V-Varen Nagasaki and put in a solid 90 minute shift as his side began on a winning note � beating Yokohama SCC 2-1 at home in the third tier Japanese Football League.
In Japan, Michael Fitzgerald played 79 minutes in midfield for V-Varen Nagasaki in their 0-1 loss to Yokogawa Musashino in the third tier of the J-League.
Maybe he is going to be an option in the future, with keat, as a replacement for Elliott and Brown, as a defensive midfield
Maybe he is going to be an option in the future, with keat, as a replacement for Elliott and Brown, as a defensive midfield