| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicolas Francis King | ||
| Date of birth | (2004-04-14) 14 April 2004 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Port Vila, Vanuatu | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Valentine FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mauriki | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Mauriki | ||
| 2024– | Valentine FC | 1 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2022– | Vanuatu U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Vanuatu U23 | 4 | (2) |
| 2024– | Vanuatu | 3 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:29 15 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 December 2024 | |||
Nicolas Francis King (born 14 April 2004) is a Vanuatuan footballer who plays as a defender for Australian club Valentine FC in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW and the Vanuatu national team.
Early life
King was born on 14 April 2004 in Port Vila to Francis and Gloria Julia King. His father is a businessman and former Member of Parliament for the Efate Rural constituency in Vanuatu. His mother is also a Member of Parliament and was a former international footballer and manager for Vanuatu. King attended Central School in Port Vila and played football for Mauriki, eventually breaking into their first team at the age of 16. He was offered a two-week trial by A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners in Gosford, Australia through Brian Kaltak's agent in December 2023.
Club career
Following his trial with Central Coast Mariners, King was announced in January 2024 to have joined Valentine FC in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW. He scored on his debut for the club.
International career
King represented the Vanuatu under-19 in the OFC U-19 Championship and Vanuatu under-23 squads. He was named captain for the under-23s ahead of the 2023 OFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
During the 2024 MSG Prime Minister's Cup, King made his debut for the Vanuatu senior team against Solomon Islands on 9 December 2024. He scored his first goal for Vanuatu as they lost the match 4–1.
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 15 December 2024.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu | 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Vanuatu's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each King goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10 December 2024 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands | 1 |  Solomon Islands |
1–3 | 1–4 | 2024 MSG Prime Minister's Cup |
References
- ^ "N. King: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Campo, Jose (11 December 2023). "Vanuatun teen eyes Central Coast Mariners breakthrough". The Roar. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Nicolas King". National Football Teams.
- ^ "Nicolas King (Valentine)". Flashscore. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Evans, Kyle (7 December 2023). "Central Coast Mariners turn their sights on another Vanuatu footballer". ABC Pacific. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- Mwia, Nicholas (2 December 2023). "U-23 captain leaving for trial with Central Coast Mariners". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- Mwai, Nicholas (10 January 2024). "King to play for Valentine FC in Australia". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Solomon Islands MSG Cup Defense". Tavuli News. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.