Luke Brooke-Smith

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The future. Luke Brooke-Smith for New Zealand U20s vs Chile. First of two friendly games against the World Cup hosts later this year. Luke only turns 17 on Sunday so could play again in two years at 19 😳. pic.twitter.com/oec1YoJa5A

— The Flying Kiwis (@FlyingKiwisFC) June 6, 2025

Some finish that! 

Bet that effort will put some eyes on him sadly, as want him at the Nix for the next couple of years at least.

As it stands, he'll be out of contract in 2 years time, and he will probably be being advised by those around him to not sign an extension at this point

Edit: ideally for the Nix he has a breakout 2025/2026, somehow makes the 2026 WC squad, and we sell him next winter for a big fee. Personally don't think this is likely though. 

He's got a lot to learn but his ability reminds me of Old

https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2026/07/14/english-club-reportedly-set-to-sign-phoenix-youngster-luke-brooke-smith/
 

British media reports say Wellington Phoenix youngster Luke Brooke-Smith is set to join English Championship club Portsmouth in a transfer deal worth £400,000 (NZ$930,000).

Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph broke the story, saying Portsmouth were closing in on a deal after Brooke-Smith had agreed terms on a three-year contract.

Other media outlets have picked up the story, pointing out Brooke-Smith (18) would become the sixth Portsmouth recruit from the men’s A-League since 2023, following the signings of Kusini Yengi (Western Sydney Wanderers), Jacob Farrell (Central Coast Mariners), Hayden Matthews (Sydney), Thomas Waddingham (Brisbane Roar) and Adrian Segecic (Sydney).

Big move for the young man, hope he settles in well and gets to show his moves on the bigger stage

Noticed that one UK report has this line in it

"The Blues have been battling with clubs in Italy, Spain and America this summer to land the highly-regarded 18-year-old attacker."

Wonder what level of clubs in Italy & Spain were interested. 

the blues?

That is what Pompey are referred to as.

sorry misread that as refferring to the club he's coming form.

Fingers crossed this works out well for him and that he doesn't join the list of kiwis who've failed to kick on following big transfers to Euro sides over the years.

 Agreed. I think the big difference is that he still has time to develop. There won't be the expectation for him to hit the ground running straight away, which should take some of the pressure off. If he's given time to settle, adapt and keep improving, he's got every chance to make the most of the move. 

This is great news for the AWs. LBS has gone young to a very good level where he will get top level coaching. Hes only 18 so he wont be underpressure to perform instantly. If he stays there and progresses he could be a vital part of our 2030 WC campaign. We lack a player with pace and percussion