Michael Fitzgerald (footballer)


Michael James Fitzgerald is a New Zealand-born Japanese footballer who represented New Zealand at international level, before gaining Japanese citizenship in 2013 and plays club football for Albirex Niigata. Fitzgerald's application for Japanese citizenship was approved in May 2013 in doing so he could not play for the All Whites again.

Early life

Fitzgerald received his secondary education at St Peter's College, Auckland. He is the brother of Isaac Fitzgerald.

Career

International

Fitzgerald made his international New Zealand debut in a 1–1 draw with China on 25 March 2011. He later made two more appearances for New Zealand in friendly matches including a 3–0 loss to Mexico and another 3–0 loss to Australia.

Career statistics

Club

Updated to 22 February 2019.

International

Honours

Club

Kawasaki Frontale
V-Varen Nagasaki