Cole Tinkler
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Cole Allen Wilson Tinkler (born 5 May 1986) is a New Zealand
professional footballer, who last played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club in the S-League and is currently contracted to Sydney club APIA Leichhardt Tigers who play in the New South Wales Premier League.
for the New Zealand Knights in the Hyundai A-League, and more recently at Waitakere United
and Team Wellington
in the ASB Premiership.
In 2005 after the demise of the New Zealand Knights Tinkler played for Melville United
in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier, then from 2005-2006 he had played for Waitakere United
before going to sign for Team Wellington
where he played from 2007-2008 then Tinkler decided it was time for him to travel overseas to find professional football club he moved to Asia in 2008.
Cole most recently played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club, in the S-League in Singapore
where he has been plying his trade since 2008. He made his debut against Gombak United Football Club and helped the club reach its first ever finals, the Singapore League Cup
Final. However, they were to lose 4-0.
, in February 2006. However, he didn't play in any of the matches.
He was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament
at the Summer Olympics
in Beijing
where he played in two group matches; the 1-1 draw with China
, and 0-1 loss to Belgium.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
professional footballer, who last played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club in the S-League and is currently contracted to Sydney club APIA Leichhardt Tigers who play in the New South Wales Premier League.
Career
Tinkler played as a right full backDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for the New Zealand Knights in the Hyundai A-League, and more recently at Waitakere United
Waitakere United
Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:...
and Team Wellington
Team Wellington
Team Wellington are one of the eight franchises in the New Zealand ASB Premiership football competition. They play their home games at Newtown Park, Wellington.- History :...
in the ASB Premiership.
In 2005 after the demise of the New Zealand Knights Tinkler played for Melville United
Melville United
Melville United AFC is a professional football club in Melville, Hamilton, New Zealand. It competes in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier.-History:...
in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier, then from 2005-2006 he had played for Waitakere United
Waitakere United
Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:...
before going to sign for Team Wellington
Team Wellington
Team Wellington are one of the eight franchises in the New Zealand ASB Premiership football competition. They play their home games at Newtown Park, Wellington.- History :...
where he played from 2007-2008 then Tinkler decided it was time for him to travel overseas to find professional football club he moved to Asia in 2008.
Cole most recently played for Sengkang-Punggol Football Club, in the S-League in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
where he has been plying his trade since 2008. He made his debut against Gombak United Football Club and helped the club reach its first ever finals, the Singapore League Cup
Singapore League Cup
The Singapore League Cup is an annual soccer competition in Singapore. It was launched in 2007, and is open to teams who play in the S.League.The 2007 competition was sponsored by SingTel, and officially titled the SingTel League Cup...
Final. However, they were to lose 4-0.
International career
In January 2006, he received his first call-up for the All Whites, the New Zealand national team, for the series against MalaysiaMalaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
, in February 2006. However, he didn't play in any of the matches.
He was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate...
at the Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
where he played in two group matches; the 1-1 draw with China
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
, and 0-1 loss to Belgium.