Chris Wood
🔥 TrendingChris Wood is a celebrated New Zealand Athlete, born in 1991, known for their distinctive work in the field.
New Zealand association football player
"One of Chris Wood's most defining career moments was his prolific 2016-2017 season with Leeds United, where he finished as the Championship's top scorer with 27 goals." — About Chris Wood
| Metric | Chris Wood | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 48 | -14 yrs |
| Height | 191cm (6'3") | 175cm | +16cm |
| Career length | 16 yrs | ~35 yrs | -19 yrs |
| Based on 100 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Chris Wood
Did you know that Chris Wood holds the distinction of being the first New Zealander to score 50 goals in the English Premier League?
- He became the first New Zealander to score 50 Premier League goals.
- Chris Wood holds the record as New Zealand's all-time leading goal scorer for their national team, the All Whites.
- He made his professional debut for Waikato FC in the New Zealand Football Championship at just 16 years old.
- Wood once scored four goals in a single match for Leeds United against Norwich City in 2017.
- He was named the Championship Player of the Month in January 2017 while playing for Leeds United.
One of Chris Wood's most defining career moments was his prolific 2016-2017 season with Leeds United, where he finished as the Championship's top scorer with 27 goals. This exceptional performance earned him a then-club-record £15 million transfer to Burnley, solidifying his status as a proven goalscorer in English football.
Chris Wood's legacy is primarily defined by his status as New Zealand's all-time leading goal scorer and his consistent goal-scoring record across multiple Premier League clubs. He is seen as a trailblazer for New Zealand footballers on the global stage.