Finn Surman (born 23 September 2003) is a New Zealand professional

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who plays as a

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for

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and the

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Club career

In November 2021, Surman was one of three players who travelled to Australia to join

's senior

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side, forced to play away from home due to travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. He made his debut for the Phoenix in a win over Western United in the

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on 7 December 2021. Surman signed a professional contract with the Phoenix in February 2022. By April 2022, Surman was making regular appearances in the Phoenix's starting side.

International career

On 5 June 2023, he was called-up by

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for the first time.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Surman, Finn 2003 births Living people New Zealand men's association footballers Men's association football defenders Wellington Phoenix FC players A-League Men players New Zealand men's youth international footballers New Zealand men's under-20 international footballers New Zealand men's under-23 international footballers New Zealand men's international footballers