Ian Campbell Hogg (born 15 December 1989) is a New Zealand footballer who is currently playing for Mt Albert-Ponsonby Lizard Kings in the NRF Masters Division 2. He has represented New Zealand at the Olympic Games on two occasions: Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Hogg was also a member of the senior national side that was involved in qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

Club career

Hogg was a member of the Auckland squad that contested the 2009 Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2009.[3] Following the tournament, Hogg was named in the National Press's Team of the Tournament alongside Messi. In early August 2012 Hogg was signed by Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers after they traded Mike Chabala to D.C. United[4] Hogg was released by Portland just three months later, failing to make a first-team appearance.[5] In January 2013 Hogg joined A-League side Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012–13 season.[6] The new coach of the Wellington Phoenix, Ernie Merrick, did not resign Hogg, and he was released from the club.[7] On 24 November 2013, Hogg scored his first goal for Waitakere United against Wanderers SC in the 30th minute in an eventual 4-1 victory.

International career

He represented New Zealand U-20 at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals tournament in Canada[8] and was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament at the Summer Olympics in Beijing[9] where he played in all three of New Zealand's group matches against China (1–1), Brazil (0–5) and Belgium (0–1).[10] Hogg attended Auckland Grammar School from 2003 to 2007. Subsequently, Hogg began studying at the University of Auckland in 2008. In 2012, Hogg was selected for his second Olympic Games in London. Hogg started every game for New Zealand at the tournament, who were eliminated after group play after matches against Belarus (0–1), Egypt (1–1), and Brazil (0–3).

In May 2012, he made his debut for the senior team as a left-midfielder in a friendly match against El Salvador and scored in the 27th minute with a left-footed strike.[11] Hogg has been included in the New Zealand Squad for the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers for Brazil.

However, Hogg is suspended for the first leg of the World Cup intercontinental playoff qualifying match against a qualifier from the CONCACAF Federation (either Mexico or Panama).[when?] As a result, he has also not been considered for the tour of North America, playing against Trinidad and Tobago as well club team Chivas.[12]

International goals and caps

New Zealand's goal tally first.

International career statistics

New Zealand national team
Year Apps Goals
2012 4 1
2013 2 0
Total 6 1

Career statistics

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007 – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 5 July 2007. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  2. ^ "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 presented by Toyota: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA. 9 December 2009. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 September 2012.
  3. ^ 2009 FIFA Club World Cup – Auckland City FC squad
  4. ^ "Timbers acquire New Zealand international Ian Hogg, trade defender Mike Chabala to D.C. United". portlandtimbers.com. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 11 August 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Timbers waive three players | Portland Timbers". Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Phoenix bolster defence". Football Federation Australia. 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Phoenix's off-season scorecard". stuff.co.nz. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
  8. ^ 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup – New Zealand squad list
  9. ^ "Olympic Football Squads Named". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2008.
  10. ^ 2008 Olympic football tournament – New Zealand squad list
  11. ^ "El Salvador, New Zealand draw 2–2 in exhibition". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  12. ^ "Tuiloma earns All Whites call-up". NZ Football. 7 October 2013. Archived from the original on 12 February 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
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