Kieran Dover
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Kieran Dover (born 25 November 1996) is an English-born Australian semi-professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Bentleigh greens SC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria.
Career
Early career
From Stockton-on-Tees, Dover started his career at the youth team of Sunderland before moving to Australia at the age of twelve, where he joined the youth ranks at Berwick City.[1] He then eventually went on to join Dandenong Thunder of the NPL Victoria where he was named Winning Edge Presentations Rising Star of the Month in August.[2] He also played for the Melbourne Victory youth sides in the A-League National Youth League.
Melbourne Victory
On 15 November 2014, following injuries and international call-ups for many players in the senior squad, Dover made his professional debut for Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC, coming on as a substitute.[3]
Bentleigh Greens
On 19 May 2016 it was announced that Dover had signed with Bentleigh Greens SC of the National Premier Leagues Victoria.[4]
Personal life
Dover moved to Australia in 2010 aged twelve after his father Sean accepted a job with construction company Grocon, where he was involved in the construction of Victory's stadium, AAMI Park.[1]
Career statistics
- As of 15 November 2014[5]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | Domestic Cup | AFC | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Melbourne Victory | 2014–15 | A-League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
- "Kieran slides into squad". Pakenham News. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- "Rising Star: Kieran Dover". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- "Sydney vs. Melbourne Victory". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- "Bentleigh make move for Victory youngster Dover". MFootball. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- Kieran Dover at Soccerway