‘How’s this kid scoring on us?’: Premier League star Chris Wood’s Waikato years

The early years

Chris Wood was born in Auckland, New Zealand, on December 7, 1991. He began playing football at a young age, and by the time he was 15, he was playing for Waikato FC in the New Zealand Football Championship. Wood quickly made a name for himself as a prolific goalscorer, and in 2009, he was named the NZFC Young Player of the Year.

In 2010, Wood moved to England to join West Bromwich Albion. He spent two seasons with the Baggies, but he struggled to break into the first team. In 2012, he was loaned to Bristol City, where he scored 19 goals in 42 appearances.

Breaking into the Premier League

Wood’s performances for Bristol City earned him a move to the Premier League in 2013. He joined Burnley, and he quickly became a key player for the Clarets. Wood scored 12 goals in his first season in the Premier League, and he helped Burnley avoid relegation.

Wood has continued to be a key player for Burnley, and he has scored over 50 goals for the club. He has also represented New Zealand at the international level, and he was part of the All Whites squad that competed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style

Wood is a strong and physical striker who is good in the air. He is also a good finisher, and he is able to score goals from a variety of positions. Wood is a hard worker, and he is always willing to put in the effort to help his team.

Wood’s playing style has been compared to that of former England striker Alan Shearer. Shearer was also a strong and physical striker who was good in the air. He was also a prolific goalscorer, and he is one of the Premier League’s all-time leading scorers.

Legacy

Chris Wood is one of the most successful New Zealand footballers of all time. He has played in the Premier League for over 10 years, and he has scored over 50 goals for Burnley. Wood has also represented New Zealand at the international level, and he was part of the All Whites squad that competed at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Wood is a role model for young New Zealand footballers, and he has shown that it is possible to achieve success at the highest level. He is a hard worker, and he is always willing to put in the effort to help his team. Wood is a true professional, and he is a credit to New Zealand football.