Michael Woud
World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs IR Iran | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Egypt | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Belgium | — | — | 0 | 0 |
Michael Woud has taken an unconventional route to World Cup contention — spells in Portugal, the Netherlands with Almere City, Japan with Kyoto Sanga, and now Auckland FC in the A-League. That breadth of experience across different footballing cultures has given him adaptability rare in a 27-year-old. At Auckland FC he has been a key figure in the club's debut A-League season, playing regularly at a competitive professional level. For New Zealand, he competes with Crocombe and Paulsen for the starting spot and brings a calm, technically assured style developed partly through his time in Japanese football, where positional discipline is heavily emphasised.
Auckland, New Zealand · 1999-01-16
Career
Auckland2024 – present
Kyoto Sanga2022 – 2023
Almere City FC2020 – 2021
Oriental Lisboa2014Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael Woud?
Michael Woud is 27 years old (born 1999-01-16).
What club does Michael Woud play for?
Michael Woud plays for Auckland FC and represents New Zealand.
What position does Michael Woud play?
Michael Woud plays as a Goalkeeper, wearing #22.
How has Michael Woud performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Michael Woud has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at the 2026 World Cup.