Callan Elliot

Callan Elliot (born 7 July 1999) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club Xanthi.

Callan Elliot
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-07) 7 July 1999
Place of birth Scotland
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)

Right Back

Right fullback
Club information
Current team
 Xanthi
Number 18
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Tasman United 17 (2)
2018–2020 Wellington Phoenix Reserves 24 (1)
2018–2020 Wellington Phoenix 9 (0)
2020– Xanthi 0 (0)
National team‡
2018 New Zealand U19 5 (0)
2019 New Zealand U20 3 (0)
2019– New Zealand U23 4 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 August 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 March 2019

Club career

Born in Scotland and emigrating to New Zealand as a young child, Elliot began his career with hometown club Tasman United under the mentorship of teammate Paul Ifill, making his senior debut as a substitute against New Zealand Football Championship leaders Auckland City on 15 January 2017.[1] Elliot became a regular starter in the 2017–18 season, where his appearances caught the attention of A-League side Wellington Phoenix.

Wellington Phoenix

Elliot signed a professional contract with Wellington Phoenix at the beginning of the following season, and made his debut as a substitute in an 8–2 win over Central Coast Mariners on 10 March 2019.[2][3]

Xanthi

In September 2020, Elliot signed a three-year deal with Greek club Xanthi, coached by Australian Tony Popovic.[4]

References
  1. "The Welly Nix Sign Callan Elliot and Mandi and We're Almost There". The Niche Cache.
  2. "Wellington Phoenix sign Nelson teenager Callan Elliot". Stuff.
  3. "Football: Wellington Phoenix pile eight past Central Coast Mariners, who sack coach". www.nzherald.co.nz. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  4. Rollo, Phillip (24 September 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rising star Callan Elliot to join Greek club Xanthi FC". Stuff.co.nz.

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