CORNERFLICK
- 31AgeBorn 28 Nov 1994
- AucklandClubSince 2024
- A-LeagueLeague
New ZealandNational team
The shape of him
Francis de Vries is a 31-year-old defender at Auckland and a New Zealand international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 2
- 2Superettan2021
Career journey
2023 – 2025Eastern Suburbs
2024 – 2026Auckland
2025 – 2027New Zealand- 2026 – PresentAuckland
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – Present | Auckland | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2027 | New Zealand | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2026 | Auckland | 53 | 3 |
| 2023 – 2025 | Eastern Suburbs | 42 | 6 |
| 2022 – 2023 | New Zealand | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 – 2023 | IFK Varnamo | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2022 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 – 2022 | IFK Varnamo | 94 | 5 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Nyköping | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Vancouver Whitecaps II | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Canterbury United | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 – 2012 | Canterbury United | 1 | 0 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Francis de Vries
- Date of birth
- 28 Nov 1994 (31)
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- AUAuckland
- Joined
- 25 Jun 2024
Latest on New Zealand
Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 |  A-League Men |  Melbourne City | H | W3–1 | 85' |
Added