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Renee Leota (born 16 May 1990 in Wellington), is a female association football player who represents New Zealand at international level.[1]

Renee Leota

Personal information
Full name	Renee Lyn Leota
Date of birth	(1990-05-16) 16 May 1990 (age 32)
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Club information
Current team	Waterside Karori
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2010	New Zealand U-20
2006–	New Zealand	15	(1)

Career

Leota made her senior international debut as a substitute in a 0–3 loss to China PR on 14 November 2006.[2]

She was included in the New Zealand squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics, appearing as a substitute in both the 2–2 draw with Japan and the 0–1 loss to Norway.[3]

Leota, who had made a single substitute appearance at the 2006 Women's U-20 World Cup finals in Russia as they held Brazil to a goalless draw,[4] was again included in the U-20 squad for the 2008 Women's U-20 World Cup finals in Chile.[5] She appeared in the first group game as a second-half substitute as New Zealand lost 2–3 against African champions, Nigeria, and scored with her first touch of the ball in their second group game as she came on as a 65th-minute substitute, helping NZ to a 4–3 win over the hosts.[6] In 2010, she represented New Zealand for a third Under-20 World Cup, this time in Germany, playing in all three group games.[7]

References

External links

• Renee Leota – FIFA competition record (archived)
• NZ Football – Renee Leota player profile

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