Noah James Billingsley (born 6 August 1997), is a

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professional

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who plays as a fullback for the

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Club career

He played for

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. He played for Minnesota United FC. In 2021, Billingsley spent time on loan with

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side

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. On December 1, 2021, Minnesota United FC declined Billingsley's contract option.

International career

Billingsley made New Zealand football history when he scored New Zealand's first ever goal at a Men's U-20 World Cup in the team's 5–1 win over

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Personal life

Billingsley attended

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in Wellington before heading to America for university.

Career statistics

Club

International

References

External links

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via Minnesota United FC
Noah Billingsley profile
on

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website. 1997 births Living people New Zealand association footballers New Zealand expatriate association footballers Expatriate soccer players in the United States Association football defenders Association footballers from Wellington City UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer players Minnesota United FC draft picks Minnesota United FC players Las Vegas Lights FC players Phoenix Rising FC players New Zealand international footballers Major League Soccer players USL Championship players {{NewZealand-footy-bio-stub