Summary

Francis de Vries (New Zealand), Defender, 20 caps, 1 international goal

Francis de Vries

#15 Defender Auckland FC (NZL) New Zealand

Francis de Vries is a 32-year-old defender for Auckland FC (NZL) and New Zealand. He has earned 20 caps and 1 international goal for New Zealand. Our model puts New Zealand's title chance at 0% with a 34% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

20 Caps

1 Goals

1 Season goals

7 Assists

7.71 Form rating

Age32Height188 cmMarket value€287K

View next match prediction See New Zealand team page

Betting Relevance

Tournament form Below par

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Francis de Vries · the model’s read

Francis de Vries brings 20 caps and 1 international goal for New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Auckland FC (NZL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Francis de Vries: World Cup 2026 Form

How Francis has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.2

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.1

Last match vs Belgium

6.3

vs Egypt

16 min

6.1

vs Belgium

11 min

Francis de Vries: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (8 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.2

Career baseline 6.5

— Tacklesper 90 min 3.21

70 Touchesper 90 min 58

At World Cup 2026, Francis is rating 6.2 — below his 6.5 career baseline.

New Zealand defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Francis lines up behind for New Zealand at World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Michael Boxall Defender 0.69 Tackles / 90

Thomas Smith Defender 4.09 Interceptions / 90

Tim Payne Defender 1.2 Tackles / 90

Liberato Cacace Defender 1.09 Tackles / 90

Tyler Bindon Defender 1.52 Tackles / 90

Nando Pijnaker Defender

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Australian A-League Champions 2026

1× Australian A-League Premiers 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

2 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 2

1× Australian A-League Champions
2026
1× Australian A-League Premiers
2024-2025

Francis de Vries: Quick Facts

#15Shirt number

32Age

188 cmHeight

Christchurch, New ZealandBirthplace

Auckland FC (NZL)Club

Part of the New Zealand squad at World Cup 2026

New Zealand team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Francis de Vries play?

Francis de Vries plays as a Defender for Auckland FC (NZL). At World Cup 2026 they represent New Zealand.

How many caps does Francis de Vries have?

Francis de Vries has 20 international caps for New Zealand, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Francis de Vries won?

Francis de Vries has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include Australian A-League Champions (x1), Australian A-League Premiers (x1).

What is New Zealand's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts New Zealand at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 34% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is New Zealand in at World Cup 2026?

New Zealand are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Iran, Egypt, Belgium.