Kayne Vincent
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Kayne Vincent is a New Zealand
er Professional footballer, who is currently playing for Prayag United S.C. in the I-League
on a short term deal. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Despite his young age, he is highly experienced having already played in Japan
, New Zealand
, India
and now Australia. He is born to a Kiwi
father and a Japanese
mother.
of the J. League
. After playing for Cerezo Osaka in 2007, Vincent transferred to Gainare Tottori
for the 2007/08 season. There, Vincent appeared in eight matches, scoring in two of them before getting injured for three months. After his second season in Japan
, Vincent transferred to Waitakere United
of the ASB Premiership.
's 1-2 loss against Adelaide United in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
in Tokyo, Japan. Vincent also scored in a 2-1 loss against the Kuwait national team
.
in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier
, Vincent scored 20 goals in 15 games, before signing a 1 year deal for Mumbai FC
for the 2009–10 I-League
season. He Scored only 2 goals for the team but had an impressive 11 assists to his name from 12 games. After finishing his 1 year contract with the club he later on rejected a contract extension from Mumbai FC
for the 2010–11 I-League
season.
an club Albirex Niigata Singapore FC in the S.League
before signing a contract with Churchill Brothers SC for the 2010–11 I-League
season. He scored 12 goals and 4 assists in 15 matches.
club Melbourne Knights
on a short term deal and currently in negotiation with several Indian I-League Clubs.
club Prayag United S.C. for the 2011-12 season. He played in Prayag's first tournament of the season during the 2011 Indian Federation Cup
where he scored one goal in three appearances.
national team.
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...
er Professional footballer, who is currently playing for Prayag United S.C. in the I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
on a short term deal. He was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Despite his young age, he is highly experienced having already played in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, New Zealand
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...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and now Australia. He is born to a Kiwi
Kiwi (people)
Kiwi is the nickname used internationally for people from New Zealand, as well as being a relatively common self-reference. The name derives from the kiwi, a flightless bird, which is native to, and the national symbol of, New Zealand...
father and a Japanese
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
mother.
Cerezo Osaka & Gainare Tottori
Vincent began his professional career for Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osaka
is a J. League Division 1 association football team. The team name Cerezo means cherry tree in Spanish, which is also the flower of Ōsaka city....
of the J. League
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
. After playing for Cerezo Osaka in 2007, Vincent transferred to Gainare Tottori
Gainare Tottori
are a Japanese football club based in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture. They play in the J. League Division 2. Their team colour is green.Their team name Gainare derives from a Tottori dialect gaina meaning "great" and Italian sperare meaning "to hope".Their team mascot is well-known horror anime...
for the 2007/08 season. There, Vincent appeared in eight matches, scoring in two of them before getting injured for three months. After his second season in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Vincent transferred to 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:...
of the ASB Premiership.
Waitakere United
In December 2008, Vincent played in Waitakere UnitedWaitakere 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:...
's 1-2 loss against Adelaide United in the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup
2008 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:3 goals Wayne Rooney...
in Tokyo, Japan. Vincent also scored in a 2-1 loss against the Kuwait national team
Kuwait national football team
The Kuwait National Football Team is the national team of Kuwait and is controlled by the Kuwait Football Association. They made one World Cup Finals appearance, in 1982, managing a draw with Czechoslovakia but losing to England and France. During the match against France, France scored a goal...
.
Waitakere City F.C. & Mumbai FC
For Waitakere City F.C.Waitakere City F.C.
Waitakere City F.C. is a professional New Zealand football club. They currently compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier.-History:It was formed in 1989 with the purpose of representing West Auckland in the National Soccer League....
in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier
Northern League (New Zealand)
The Northern Region Football League, or Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier for sponsorship reasons, is a professional/semi-professional New Zealand association football league competition that is run by the...
, Vincent scored 20 goals in 15 games, before signing a 1 year deal for Mumbai FC
Mumbai FC
Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled...
for the 2009–10 I-League
2009–10 I-League
-Managerial changes:-League table:-Fixtures and results:...
season. He Scored only 2 goals for the team but had an impressive 11 assists to his name from 12 games. After finishing his 1 year contract with the club he later on rejected a contract extension from Mumbai FC
Mumbai FC
Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled...
for the 2010–11 I-League
2010–11 I-League
The 2010–11 I-League is the fourth season of the I-League, the highest football league competition in India. It began on 3 December 2010 and will end in May 2011. Dempo are the defending champions...
season.
Churchill Brothers SC
He most recently was on trial with SingaporeSingapore
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...
an club Albirex Niigata Singapore FC in the S.League
S.League
The S.League is the top men's professional association football league in Singapore. The league was launched in 1996 and currently involves 12 clubs.-History:...
before signing a contract with Churchill Brothers SC for the 2010–11 I-League
2010–11 I-League
The 2010–11 I-League is the fourth season of the I-League, the highest football league competition in India. It began on 3 December 2010 and will end in May 2011. Dempo are the defending champions...
season. He scored 12 goals and 4 assists in 15 matches.
Melbourne Knights
On June 1, 2011 Vincent signed with VPLVictorian Premier League
The Victorian Premier League is the highest State level association football competition in Victoria, Australia, and second highest nationally after the A-League...
club Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights
Melbourne Knights Football Club is a football club representing Melbourne, Australia in the Victorian Premier League . The club is one of the most successful football clubs in Australia, being a two-time championship and four-time premiership winner in the now defunct National Soccer League...
on a short term deal and currently in negotiation with several Indian I-League Clubs.
Prayag United
After his stint with the Melbourne Knights Vincent signed for I-LeagueI-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
club Prayag United S.C. for the 2011-12 season. He played in Prayag's first tournament of the season during the 2011 Indian Federation Cup
2011 Indian Federation Cup
The 2011 Indian Federation Cup will be the 33rd season of the knock-out competition. On 13 August 2011 the AIFF announced that 21 clubs had been accepted to the tournament.....
where he scored one goal in three appearances.
International career
Vincent has also played for the New Zealand under-20New Zealand national under-20 football team
The New Zealand Under 20's football team, more commonly known as the Junior All Whites, is controlled by New Zealand Football and represents New Zealand in international Under 20 or youth football competitions.-OFC:...
national team.