1. Cameron Drew Neru Howieson was born on 22 December 1994 and is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for A-League club Auckland FC and the New Zealand national team.
22 Facts About Cameron Howieson
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Cameron Howieson represented New Zealand at youth level, winning the 2011 OFC U-17 Championship and 2013 OFC U-20 Championship, before making his senior international debut in 2012, later winning the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup.
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Cameron Howieson made an instant impression on the club's coaching staff after scoring two goals in a trial match against Carlisle United.
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Cameron Howieson signed a two-year scholarship with Burnley in July 2011, after impressing on trial.
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Cameron Howieson grabbed headlines when he scored two goals in the FA Youth Cup quarter final against Fulham in February 2012, helping the Clarets in to the semi-finals for the first time since 1978.
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On 29 March 2012, Cameron Howieson signed professional terms with Burnley on a two-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at the club until June 2014.
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Cameron Howieson became the youngest Burnley player in a quarter of a century.
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On 24 July 2015, Cameron Howieson joined Scottish Championship side St Mirren on a one-year deal after a trial.
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Cameron Howieson scored a goal on his league debut, a loss to Rangers on 7 August 2015.
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Cameron Howieson returned to New Zealand in September 2016 to sign with Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship.
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On 30 May 2024, Cameron Howieson was announced as one of Auckland FC's first signings.
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Cameron Howieson was born in Blenheim, New Zealand, to a Scottish-born father and a mother of Samoan heritage.
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In January 2011, Cameron Howieson was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2011 OFC U-17 Championship, hosted by New Zealand.
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Cameron Howieson featured in the remaining three group games as New Zealand progressed to the final.
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Cameron Howieson was part of the squad that participated, featuring in all three group games as New Zealand progressed to the Round-of-16.
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In 2012, Cameron Howieson had overtures from a Scottish Football Association scout about switching his international allegiance to Scotland.
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Cameron Howieson stated that he wished to represent New Zealand at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted in his home country.
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On 14 May 2012, Cameron Howieson was called up to the New Zealand senior squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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On 24 May 2012, Cameron Howieson came on as a 72nd-minute substitute in the All White's international friendly against El Salvador.
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Cameron Howieson made an appearance at the 2012 OFC Nations Cup as a second-half substitute.
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On 21 June 2012, Cameron Howieson was called up to the New Zealand Under-23 squad for the Summer Olympic Games in London.
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Cameron Howieson the played in all three of New Zealand's fixtures during the games, appearing each time as a substitute.