Thomas Dunn (footballer, born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Arthur Josua Dunn | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Navua, Fiji | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastern Suburbs | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Navua | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Navua | ||
| 2022 | Frankston Pines | ||
| 2023–2025 | Navua | ||
| 2025– | Eastern Suburbs | ||
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Fiji U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023 | Fiji U20 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Fiji | 13 | (7) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 November 2024 | |||
Thomas Dunn (born 19 January 2003) is a Fijian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eastern Suburbs and for Fiji national football team.
Club career
The son of fishermen born in Togoru, Navua, Dunn is a player who started his career with Navua FC, and at the age of 16 he joined the Fijian youth teams, most notably for the squad that represented the country in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[1] For clubs level, he played for Navua FC and had a spell at Australian club Frankston Pines FC in the 2022 season,[2] returning to Navua FC in 2023.[3]
On 5 February 2025, Eastern Suburbs announced Dunn had signed alongside fellow Fijian Sterling Vasconcellos, for the 2025 season.[4][5]
International career
At international level, Thomas Dunn began his participation in 2023, being part of the Football squad at the 2023 Pacific Games.[6] In 2024, he was called up again, this time to participate in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup.[7]
Style of play
Even with his short stature, Dunn stands out for his mobility on the field, being identified as the key player for his club, Navua FC, which has played in the Fiji Premier League since 2019.[8]
Career statistics
- As of 14 November 2024[9]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | |
| Total | 13 | 7 | |
- Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 November 2023 | SIFF Academy Field, Honiara, Solomon Islands |  Northern Mariana Islands |
9–0 |
10–0 |
2023 Pacific Games |
| 2. | 1 December 2023 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands |  Vanuatu |
1–0 |
4–2 |
Friendly |
| 3. | 2–2
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| 4. | 16 June 2024 | HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, Fiji |  Papua New Guinea |
2–0 |
5–1 |
2024 OFC Nations Cup |
| 5. | 3–0
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| 6. | 19 June 2024 |  Samoa |
2–0 |
9–1
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| 7. | 14 November 2024 | PNG Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Papua New Guinea |
1–1 |
3–3 |
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
References
- ^ "Thomas Dunn: Inspiring the Football World with Talent and Leadership". fijifootball.com.fj. 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 April 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Karalaini Tavi (29 January 2022). "Dunn signs for Frankston Pines FC". fbcnews.com.fj. Archived from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Fiji: Thomas Dunn returns to Navua". oceaniafootballcenter.org. 6 March 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Fijian duo become Lilywhites". Eastern Suburbs AFC. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Eastern Suburbs sign Fiji international duo for Northern League season". friendsoffootballnz.com. 6 February 2025. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Dan Palmer (21 September 2023). "Fiji announces squad of 592 for Pacific Games in Solomon Islands". insidethegames.biz. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Zaitun Sahim (12 June 2024). "Dunn inspired by late mother". fbcnews.com.fj. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Navua's Thomas Dunn reflects on his team unexpected journey to Fiji FACT Final". oceaniafootballcenter.org. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Thomas Dunn » Internationals » Friendlies". WorldFootball.net. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
External links
- Thomas Dunn at Soccerway
- Thomas Dunn at WorldFootball.net
- Thomas Dunn at National-Football-Teams.com
- Thomas Dunn at Oceania Football Center
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