Australian soccer player (born 1996)
Kieran Dover (born 25 November 1996) is an English-born Australian semi-professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Dandenong Thunder in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Career
Early career
From Stockton-on-Tees, Dover started his career at the youth team of Sunderland before moving to Australia at the age of twelve, where he joined the youth ranks at Berwick City.[1] He then eventually went on to join Dandenong Thunder of the NPL Victoria where he was named Winning Edge Presentations Rising Star of the Month in August.[2] He also played for the Melbourne Victory youth sides in the A-League National Youth League.
Melbourne Victory
On 15 November 2014, following injuries and international call-ups for many players in the senior squad, Dover made his professional debut for Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC, coming on as a substitute.[3]
Bentleigh Greens
On 19 May 2016, it was announced that Dover had signed with Bentleigh Greens SC of the National Premier Leagues Victoria.[4]
Personal life
Dover moved to Australia in 2010 aged twelve after his father Sean accepted a job with construction company Grocon, where he was involved in the construction of Victory's stadium, AAMI Park.[1]
Career statistics
- As of 15 November 2014[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
|
Season
|
League
|
League cup
|
National cup
|
AFC
|
Total
|
Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
Melbourne Victory
|
2014–15
|
A-League
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0
|
Career total
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0
|
References