Jim Stephenson

Jim Stephenson is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented New Zealand at international level.

For the Australian footballer, see Jim Stephenson (Australian footballer).

Jim Stephenson
Personal information
Full name James Stephenson
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1957 Northern
International career
1951–1952 New Zealand 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stephenson made his full All Whites debut in a 0–2 loss to New Caledonia on 10 September 1951[1] and ended his international playing career with 10 A-international caps to his credit,[2] his final cap an appearance in a 2–2 draw with Tahiti on 21 September 1952.[1]

Stephenson appeared in six Chatham Cup finals for Northern between 1949 and 1962, gaining winners medals on his fourth and fifth attempts in 1959 and 1961.[3]

References
  1. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 May 2009.
  2. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2009.
  3. Hilton, T. (1991) An association with soccer. Auckland: The New Zealand Football Association. ISBN 0-473-01291-X.


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