Auckland City FC Celebrates Three Seasons of Excellence

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Auckland City FC has once again proven why it is regarded as the region's most successful football club. With a proud tradition of triumphs both on and off the pitch, the Navy Blues continue to set the benchmark at international and domestic levels.

19 December 2025

By ACFC Media
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Since its inception, the club has amassed a record 13 OFC Champions League titles, 11 National League crowns, plus a Chatham Cup victory. Among its most iconic achievements remains the bronze medal at the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014, a milestone that placed Auckland City firmly on the global stage.

Fast forward to 2025, and the Navy Blues etched another chapter in their storied history. Competing in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup USA, Auckland City FC, the only amateur side in the tournament, remarkably held Argentinian giants Boca Juniors to a historic draw, while sharing a group with Bayern Munich and SL Benfica. The team finished ranked 27th overall, while also defending its Oceania crown in the Solomon Islands and retaining the National League title.

The past three seasons (2023–2025) have been nothing short of extraordinary. From domestic dominance to international recognition, Auckland City FC now proudly honours its players, staff, and supporters with the Club Awards, celebrating those who embody the spirit of the Navy Blues.

The Under‑23s also shone brightly, winning their league in 2023, finishing 3rd in 2024, and competing strongly in 2025. The Young Navy Blues have been a vital pathway for emerging talent, and the club proudly recognises the standout performers each season.

These awards are more than just accolades, they are a celebration of resilience, passion, and community. Auckland City FC continues to inspire not only its supporters but also the wider footballing world, proving that success is built on tradition, hard work, and unity.

First Team Honours (2023–2025)

2023
HonoursNorthern League Champions; OFC Champions League Winners; National League Runners-up
2024
HonoursNorthern League Champions; OFC Champions League Winners; National League Winners; Chatham Cup Runners-up
2025
HonoursOFC Champions League Winners; National League Winners; FIFA Club World Cup (27th of 32)

Individual Awards (2023 –2025)

2023
Player of the YearRyan De Vries
Players’ PlayerLiam Gillion
Supporters’ PlayerCam Howieson
Golden BootRyan De Vries
Young PlayerLiam Gillion
PersonalityTong Zhou
Club MemberMark Todd
Supporter AwardAndrew & Anita Ilich
2024
Player of the YearMario Ilich
Players’ PlayerGerard Garriga
Supporters’ PlayerAngus Kilkolly
Golden BootAngus Kilkolly
Young PlayerStipe Ukich
PersonalityKailan Gould
Club MemberPaul Smith
Supporter AwardNick Brown
2025
Player of the YearGerard Garriga
Players’ PlayerMyer Bevan
Supporters’ PlayerChristian Gray
Golden BootMyer Bevan
Young PlayerNathan Garrow
PersonalityChristian Gray
Club MemberBlair Shaw (FCWC USA Tour Group)
Supporter AwardNick Didovich

U-23 Individual Awards (2023–2025)

SeasonPlayer of the YearMost ImprovedGolden BootPersonality
2023Stipe UkichStipe UkichRyan RevillMatthew Matanyayire
2024Jesse GageMatthew MatanyayireRyan RevillReon Werahiko
2025Kaio MartinezMason ShawCarlos StulichParis Domfeh

Previous Club Honours

SeasonMajor Team Honours
2004/05NZFC Winners; Oceania Club Championships Representative
2005/06NZFC Winners; Oceania Club Champions
2006/07NZFC Winners (3rd consecutive); NZ Youth League Champions; FIFA Club World Cup Representative (Japan)
2007/08NZFC 3rd Place; Oceania Champions League Representative
2008/09NZFC Winners; Oceania Champions; NZ Youth League Champions
2009/10FIFA Club World Cup 5th Place (UAE); NZFC Minor Premiers; Oceania Champions League Representative
2010/11Oceania Champions; ASB Premiership Runners-up
2011/12Oceania Champions; ASB Charity Cup Winners; NZFC Minor Premiers
2012/13Oceania Champions; ASB Premiership Runners-up
2013/14Oceania Champions; ASB Premiership Winners; ASB Youth League Winners
2014/15FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Medalists; Oceania Champions; ASB Premiership Winners
2015/16OFC Champions League Winners; ASB Premiership Runners-up; ASB Charity Cup Winners
2016/17OFC Champions League Winners; Stirling Sports Premiership Runners-up; NZF Charity Cup Winners
2017/18ISPS Handa Premiership Winners; NZF Charity Cup Winners
2018/19ISPS Handa Premiership Semi-finalists; NZF Charity Cup Winners
2019/20ISPS Handa Premiership Winners (Covid-shortened season); NZF Charity Cup Winners
2020/21ISPS Premiership Runners-up; Minor Premiers; Charity Cup Winners; Futsal National Superleague Winners
2021Northern League Winners; Lotto NRFL U-23 Winners
2022OFC Champions League Winners; National League Winners; Northern League Winners; Chatham Cup Winners

Previous Individual Awards (2004/05–2022)

2004/05
Player of the YearRoss Nicholson
Players’ PlayerGrant Young
Supporters’ PlayerRoss Nicholson
Golden BootGrant Young
Young PlayerChad Coombes
PersonalityJonathan Smith
Club MemberIvan Vuksich
Supporter AwardPhil Graham
2005/06
Player of the YearJames Pritchett
Players’ PlayerKeryn Jordan
Supporters’ PlayerGrant Young
Golden BootKeryn Jordan
Young PlayerMatt Cunneen
PersonalityRichard Gillespie
Club MemberColin Cook & Steve Vuksich
Supporter AwardCameron Jones
2006/07
Player of the YearBen Sigmund
Players’ PlayerBen Sigmund
Supporters’ PlayerGrant Young
Golden BootGrant Young
Young PlayerMichael Boxall
PersonalityLiam Mulrooney
Club MemberIvan Rudez
Supporter AwardMike “Bucket Man” Vessey
2007/08
Player of the YearGrant Young
Players’ PlayerKi-Hyung Lee
Supporters’ PlayerKeryn Jordan
Golden BootGrant Young & Bryan Little
Young PlayerSam Campbell
PersonalityKeryn Jordan
Club MemberIvan Druskovich & Miro Erceg
Supporter AwardPhil Graham
2008/09
Player of the YearIvan Vicelich
Players’ PlayerKi-Hyung Lee
Supporters’ PlayerChad Coombes
Golden BootKeryn Jordan
Young PlayerAlex Feneridis
SportsmanMatt Williams
Club MemberPaul Posa
Supporter AwardPaul Marinovich
2009/10
Player of the YearIvan Vicelich
Players’ PlayerIan Hogg
Supporters’ PlayerJason Hayne
Golden BootDaniel Koprivcic
Young PlayerIan Hogg
SportsmenMatt Williams & Paul Gothard
Club MemberNick Didovich & Nick Posa
Supporter AwardRichard McIlroy
2010/11
Player of the YearAngel Berlanga
Players’ PlayerDaniel Koprivcic
Supporters’ PlayerIvan Vicelich
Golden BootDaniel Koprivcic
Young PlayerAdam Thomas
SportsmanIan Hogg
Club MemberIvan Rudez
Supporter AwardLawrence Raffles
2011/12
Player of the YearAngel Berlanga
Players’ PlayerAdam Dickinson
Supporters’ PlayerDaniel Koprivcic
Golden BootManel Exposito
Young PlayerSimon Arms
SportsmanAlbert Riera
Club MemberMiro Erceg
Supporter AwardZel Seputich
2012/13
Player of the YearAlbert Riera
Players’ PlayerAlbert Riera
Supporters’ PlayerAdam Dickinson
Golden BootManel Exposito
Young PlayerAndrew Milne
SportsmanTakuya Iwata
Club MemberU17 Tournament Organising Committee
Supporter Award248 Service Crew
2013/14
Player of the YearJohn Irving
Players’ PlayerEmiliano Tade
Supporters’ PlayerEmiliano Tade
Golden BootEmiliano Tade
Young PlayerSam Burfoot
SportsmanTakuya Iwata
Club MemberMarian Kennelly
Supporter AwardPaula & Pavo Korunic
2014/15
Player of the YearMario Bilen
Players’ PlayerRyan De Vries
Supporters’ PlayerDarren White
Golden BootDavid Browne / Joao Moreira
Young PlayerDavid Browne
SportsmanCam Lindsay
Club MemberPaul Marinovich
Supporter AwardNoelene Johnson
2015/16
Player of the YearRyan De Vries
Players’ PlayerRyan De Vries
Supporters’ PlayerRyan De Vries
Golden BootRyan De Vries
Young PlayerTe Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi
SportsmanMarko Dordevic
Club MemberTakuya Iwata
Supporter AwardEdward Lyons
2016/17
Player of the YearAngel Berlanga
Players’ PlayerMarko Dordevic
Supporters’ PlayerMario Bilen
Golden BootEmiliano Tade
Young PlayerClayton Lewis
SportsmanDanyon Drake
Club MemberMike “The Bucket Man” Vessey & Mate Pocrnich
Supporter Award248 Service Crew
2017/18
Player of the YearCam Howieson
Players’ PlayerCam Howieson
Supporters’ PlayerEnaut Zubikarai
Golden BootEmiliano Tade
Young PlayerCallum McCowatt
SportsmanTakuya Iwata
Club MemberBlair Shaw
Supporter AwardMiro Erceg
2018/19
Player of the YearAngel Berlanga
Players’ PlayerDavid Browne
Supporters’ PlayerDavid Browne
Golden BootDavid Browne
Young PlayerMaro Bonsu-Maro
SportsmanDan Morgan
Club MemberNardo Yugovich
Supporter Award248 Service Crew
2019/20
Player of the YearCam Howieson
Players’ PlayerCam Howieson
Supporters’ PlayerConor Tracey
Golden BootMyer Bevan
Young PlayerMyer Bevan
SportsmanAlbert Riera
Club MemberBlair Shaw
Supporter AwardGoris Dobrec
2020/21
Player of the YearAlfie Rogers
Players’ PlayerAlfie Rogers / Dylan Manickum
Supporters’ PlayerCam Howieson
Golden BootLogan Rogerson
Young PlayerCam Brown
SportsmanYousif Al-Kalisy
Club MemberPat Prendergast
Supporter AwardNick Brown
2021
Player of the YearNo award
Players’ PlayerNo award
Supporters’ PlayerNo award
Golden BootTBC
Young PlayerNo award
SportsmanNo award
Club MemberNo award
Supporter AwardNo award
2022
Player of the YearCam Howieson
Players’ PlayerCam Howieson
Supporters’ PlayerConor Tracey
Golden BootEmiliano Tade
Young PlayerJoe Lee
SportsmanAngus Kilkolly
Club MemberNardo Yugovich
Supporter AwardMiro Erceg

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