Aaron James Scott (born 18 July 1986) is a New Zealand

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who plays for

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side

Waitakere United Waitakere United was a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They were one of the franchises in the ISPS Handa Premiership. They played their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu and The Trusts Arena. History Waitakere United ...

and has represented New Zealand under 23 at the

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and played for the senior side, the

All Whites The New Zealand men's national football team ( mi, Tīma hoka a-motu o Aotearoa) represents New Zealand in men's international football competitions. The team is governed by the governing body for football in New Zealand, New Zealand Footbal ...

International career

He was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament at the

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where he played in all three of New Zealand's group matches against China (1-1), Brazil (0-5) and Belgium (0-1). Scott has been included in the New Zealand squad for the

2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009, as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Joh ...

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, along with fellow non-professionals

James Bannatyne James Bannatyne (born 30 June 1975) is a former New Zealand association football goalkeeper. He last played for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship. Bannatyne is currently the assistant coach for Western Springs AFC in Auckl ...

and Andrew Barron. Scott made his full

debut as a substitute in a 1–3 loss to

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on 28 March 2009.

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

International career statistics

Club career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Aaron 1986 births Living people New Zealand association footballers Sportspeople from Hamilton, New Zealand Olympic association footballers of New Zealand New Zealand international footballers Waikato FC players Waitakere United players People educated at Hamilton Boys' High School Association football defenders 2008 OFC Nations Cup players Footballers at the 2008 Summer Olympics 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup players