Keryn Jordan
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Keryn Jordan is a former South Africa
n footballer who last played for Auckland City FC
in the New Zealand Football Championship
. He announced his retirement on 19 March 2010 due to on-going Knee injuries.
He has played at the highest level in South Africa
and New Zealand
. He holds New Zealand citizenship.
, before transferring to Manning Rangers
where he won the golden boot during the 1997–98 Premier Soccer League season with 11 goals. In the 2003/2004 season he also led with 8 goals.
. However this never eventuated, and he signed with new New Zealand Football Championship
team Waitakere United
. This would ultimately be a successful move, scoring 15 goals in the 21 rounds, and earning the Golden Boot.
. He made an immediate impact for the Auckland Club, scoring frequently for the club in both the NZFC
and the Oceania Champions League.
In 2008 he shocked the New Zealand footballing community, when it was revealed that he had been battling with cancer
for 3 years, which would explain the 3 months he spent on the sideline. He had initially been worried that it would interfere with his claims for permanent residency and New Zealand citizenship, but was treated and given the all-clear by doctors and made his comeback in a 4-1 win against Canterbury United
.
His most notable appearances for the club were in the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup & 2009 FIFA Club World Cup
, in which Auckland City finished 5th out of 7th, surprising many onlookers worldwide. It was the best result any New Zealand or Oceania club had finished in the tournament, which plays host to each confederations best teams.
On Friday, 19 March 2010, Jordan announced his retirements from all levels of Domestic and International football, citing ongoing knee injuries. Jordan had not played a full game since the 2009 Club World Cup, and he felt it the right time to retire, after what he conceded was an ultimately successful career.
twice, both in 2000.
Manning Rangers
Premier Soccer League
Champions: 1996/1997 Premier Soccer League Golden Boot: 1997/1998
With
Waitakere United
New Zealand Football Championship
Golden Boot: 2004/2005
With Auckland City FC
New Zealand Football Championship
Golden Boot: 2005/2006 New Zealand Football Championship Champions: 2005/06, 2006/07 & 2008/09
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n footballer who last played for Auckland City FC
Auckland City FC
Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country...
in the New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
. He announced his retirement on 19 March 2010 due to on-going Knee injuries.
He has played at the highest level in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
and 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...
. He holds New Zealand citizenship.
Early career
He started his career in his native South Africa at Supersport UnitedSupersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
, before transferring to Manning Rangers
Manning Rangers
Manning Rangers is a defunct South African football club formerly based in Durban and probably best remembered as the champions of the inaugural season of the Premier Soccer League...
where he won the golden boot during the 1997–98 Premier Soccer League season with 11 goals. In the 2003/2004 season he also led with 8 goals.
Waitakere United
He would move next to New Zealand, with ambitions to play for New Zealand Knights in the newly formed Australian/New Zealand A-LeagueA-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
. However this never eventuated, and he signed with new New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
team 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:...
. This would ultimately be a successful move, scoring 15 goals in the 21 rounds, and earning the Golden Boot.
Auckland City FC
At the end of what was a good debut season with Waitakere United, he made the move to Auckland City FCAuckland City FC
Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country...
. He made an immediate impact for the Auckland Club, scoring frequently for the club in both the NZFC
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
and the Oceania Champions League.
In 2008 he shocked the New Zealand footballing community, when it was revealed that he had been battling with cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
for 3 years, which would explain the 3 months he spent on the sideline. He had initially been worried that it would interfere with his claims for permanent residency and New Zealand citizenship, but was treated and given the all-clear by doctors and made his comeback in a 4-1 win against Canterbury United
Canterbury United
Canterbury United FC is an association football club from Christchurch, New Zealand. The club plays most of its matches at English Park in Christchurch, though they occasionally play in Nelson...
.
His most notable appearances for the club were in the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup & 2009 FIFA Club World Cup
2009 FIFA Club World Cup
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, in which Auckland City finished 5th out of 7th, surprising many onlookers worldwide. It was the best result any New Zealand or Oceania club had finished in the tournament, which plays host to each confederations best teams.
On Friday, 19 March 2010, Jordan announced his retirements from all levels of Domestic and International football, citing ongoing knee injuries. Jordan had not played a full game since the 2009 Club World Cup, and he felt it the right time to retire, after what he conceded was an ultimately successful career.
International career
Jordan has represented South AfricaSouth Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
twice, both in 2000.
Honours
With Manning RangersManning Rangers
Manning Rangers is a defunct South African football club formerly based in Durban and probably best remembered as the champions of the inaugural season of the Premier Soccer League...
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
Champions: 1996/1997 Premier Soccer League Golden Boot: 1997/1998
With
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:...
New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
Golden Boot: 2004/2005
With
Auckland City FCAuckland City FC
Auckland City Football Club is a football club based in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The club competes in the eight-team ASB Premiership which is the highest level of domestic football in the country...
New Zealand Football Championship
New Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
Golden Boot: 2005/2006 New Zealand Football Championship Champions: 2005/06, 2006/07 & 2008/09
- ACFC Players Player of the Year: 2005/06
- ACFC Supporters: Player of the Year 2007/08
- ACFC Golden Boot: 2005/06 & 2008/09
- ACFC Personality of the Year: 2007/08
- Chatham CupChatham CupThe Chatham Cup, currently known as the ASB Chatham Cup for sponsorship purposes, is New Zealand's premier knockout tournament in men's football...
Winners: 2007 - FIFA Club World Cup: 2006, 2009
- Oceania Champions League Winners: 2006 & 2009