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Henry Fa'arodo

Henry Fa'arodo

Solomon Islands footballer


Henry Samuel Luito'o Fa'arodo Jr. (born 5 October 1982 in Honiara) is a former professional footballer from the Solomon Islands who played as a striker or a midfielder.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

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Club career

Fa'arodo attended Nelson College from 2000 to 2001, playing for the school's football team as well as local club side Nelson Suburbs.[13][14]

He is one of few Solomon Islanders who have played in Australian top-flight football for Perth Glory in the first A-League season and for the Melbourne Knights in the old NSL.

He joined Victorian Premier League side Altona Magic after a stint in New Zealand. In May 2010, he won the Oceania Champions League with Hekari United.[15]

In January 2012, Fa'arodo linked up with Team Wellington in the ASB Premiership.[16]

FC Nelson appointed Henry Fa'arodo as their junior technical advisor for the 2012 winter season and also played for the 1st team helping them to win the league.

International career

He has frequently represented the Solomon Islands at international level, making his debut at the 2002 OFC Nations Cup against Tahiti. He played in 16 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[17]

Henry was chosen as a starter on the Oceania All Stars team that faced the LA Galaxy on 6 December 2008 in New Zealand.

International goals

Scores and results list Solomon Islands' goal tally first.[18]
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Honours

Hekari United

Fawkner Blues

Individual

  • Bill Fleming Medal: 2002

References

  1. "Henry Fa'arodo: Solomons great inspires young Kiwi footballers". friendsoffootballnz.com.
  2. "FA'ARODO GETS NEW JOB". solomonstarnews.com.
  3. Reich, Josh. Henry's here to help, Nelson Mail, 24 March 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012
  4. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
  5. "Solomons skipper joins Team Wellington". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  6. Henry Fa'arodoFIFA competition record (archived)
  7. "Fa'arodo, Henry". National Football Teams. Retrieved 23 March 2017.

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