Wellington Phoenix Men

ex-Nix: Where/what are they now?

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10 months ago
RR
Des Buckingham linked to the Plymouth Argyle gig.
Welcome back Ben Waine
9 months ago
Yan Sasse is at the club world cup with a team from Tunisia. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yan_Sasse
9 months ago
Elemenop
Yan Sasse is at the club world cup with a team from Tunisia. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yan_Sasse

Starts for the first match against Flamengo.
9 months ago
9 months ago
That's a good move for a guy who when he was here looked like a poor mans Sotorio.
9 months ago
HattyCW
Elemenop
Yan Sasse is at the club world cup with a team from Tunisia. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yan_Sasse

Starts for the first match against Flamengo.

Was reading a Twitter thread about him the other day.

"I thought about quitting (playing)."
“I couldn’t walk, it hurt to sleep, to get out of bed.”
“I couldn’t make a five-meter pass.”
“In the meantime, I was receiving private treatment. Until a proposal appeared.”

It was the Wellington Phoenix (New Zealand).
https://x.com/luisfernanfilho/status/1934721666971480209

Since moving to Tunisia, he apparently has been one of the best players in the league.

I thought he had something to him, just need another season to settle into the ALM imo.
9 months ago
Well Appiah managed 1-2 seasons in the K League so anything’s possible 
9 months ago · edited 9 months ago · History
You are probably right. But Liga MX is a very decent league, levels above the ALM. Most the Mexican national team come from Liga MX. You can be cut from their top tier, and still be a good player. 

Pizzuto is only 23. Davila came to the Nix at age 28-29 but his CV wasn't that impressive at face value either.

However I imagine the Nix will be chasing that older more experienced visa 10 like Chico, and Ulises before him. Such a shame about Davila, a delight to watch on his day. 
9 months ago · edited 9 months ago · History
five games for the under 21s as well.

Must be something there. 

Auckland will rise once more

9 months ago
Max Burgess picked up by the Jets

Valley FC til I die?

9 months ago
Friar Tuck
coochiee
A return to Welly?
Good enough for the Mexican U17s. But that was a while ago now.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/06/30/former-phoenix-academy-youngster-set-to-move-from-top-tier-mexican-club/
Was only here for 3 years so won’t be a citizen. Almost certainly not good enough to be a visa player
He was destroyed by injury, though. He was a star youth prospect - even was called up to the senior national team once. Would be great for the Nix, hopefully
9 months ago
mrsmiis
Friar Tuck
coochiee
A return to Welly?
Good enough for the Mexican U17s. But that was a while ago now.

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/06/30/former-phoenix-academy-youngster-set-to-move-from-top-tier-mexican-club/
Was only here for 3 years so won’t be a citizen. Almost certainly not good enough to be a visa player
He was destroyed by injury, though. He was a star youth prospect - even was called up to the senior national team once. Would be great for the Nix, hopefully
Ahh that’s a shame, I thought he had just struggled to step up from the u23 game
9 months ago


Perth Phoenix. 
Well if they carry on this way they will be! 
9 months ago
YoungHeartHM


Perth Phoenix. 
Well if they carry on this way they will be! 
For someone who supposedly left to be close to family he is just as far  away as he was when here. MMMMMM

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

9 months ago
I actually think that he will be an even bigger loss then the two defenders we have lost. 

Auckland will rise once more

9 months ago
ballane
YoungHeartHM


Perth Phoenix. 
Well if they carry on this way they will be! 
For someone who supposedly left to be close to family he is just as far  away as he was when here. MMMMMM

Maybe they're more open/likely to a move within Australia rather than upping sticks and relocating to another country entirely?
9 months ago
Yeah don't under estimate things like keeping your kids in the same school system etc. More so if they are at high school.
9 months ago
My memories of his departure are hazy at best. Were there any burnt bridges at the time? It'd be great to have him back
9 months ago
he left with Rudan! so welcoming him back could be tough.

Queenslander 3x a year.

9 months ago
Waine Train! Home Again?

Put the clocks back for our winner
Ask when Ben is home again! 

Waine Train! Waine Train! I’m so happy I’m floating awaaaay! 


9 months ago · edited 9 months ago · History
theprof
he left with Rudan! so welcoming him back could be tough.

Na dont think it would not as if he broke a contract to go. Was just hard for some of us to accept at the time,as they say time heals

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

9 months ago

Andrew Durante has gone to Victory as an Assistant Coach
9 months ago
How good would it have been if he'd come here. We need assistant coaches and with his history.
Alas.
8 months ago · edited 8 months ago · History
"Two former A-League players have admitted to their involvement in a spot fixing scheme during a series of matches last year by earning yellow cards.

Ex-Bulls teammates Ulises Davila, Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus were arrested last year for betting corruption linked to a South American criminal figure.

Former Macarthur FC captain Davila, is facing a string of nine charges relating to a total of six A-League games.

Among those charges are four counts of facilitating conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event, three counts of engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event, knowingly/recklessly directing a criminal group and participating in a criminal group/ contribute to criminal activity.

He has not yet entered any pleas.


Two former A-League players, Kearyn Baccus (left) and Clayton Lewis (right) have pleaded guilty to their role in a spot fixing scheme.
Lewis and Baccus were both charged with one count each of engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event and participating in a criminal group.

Lewis and Baccus attended the Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, and both pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct that corrupts the betting outcome of an event."

So this was just on the news .au site. Thats the end for Lewis.


GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

8 months ago
On a happier note, D-Mac's son has signed a scholarship deal with Sydney. 
8 months ago
Nelfoos
Zawada has a new club, he's been announced by FC Groningen of the Eredivisie after his side RKC Waalwijk were relegated last season. 

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Just shy of a three-year contract.
8 months ago
Did they pay to get him?
8 months ago · edited 8 months ago · History
Also posted by RR in the A-League transfer thread, Brisbane are interested in Salas. That would be the second former Nix player they sign this season if successful.

8 months ago
Looks like Cola is rehabbing his ACL back in Perth. Tagged in a pic of the Glory Boys playing a round of golf.