14 Facts About Steven Old

Steven David Old was born on 17 February 1986 and is a New Zealand footballer who is unattached after playing as a defender for East Kilbride in the Lowland League.

Steven Old formerly played for the Newcastle United Jets where he covered for Craig Deans who was in the USA.

Steven Old was training with Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock since 22 January 2009, awaiting his work permit to sign for that team.

In July 2011 Steven Old went on pre-season tour to South Africa with Perth Glory with a view of getting a contract with the A-League club.

On 13 February 2012, Steven Old joined Conference South club Basingstoke Town on non-contract terms after he had been training with them for a couple of months.

On 28 February 2013, Steven Old signed for China League One side Shijiazhuang Yongchang Junhao on transfer deadline day in China; replacing Vlado Jeknic who injured a week before.

Steven Old scored in the final game of the season against Yanbian White Tigers.

On 27 July 2017, Steven Old joined English Football League 2 side Morecambe on a one-year deal, subject to international clearance.

On 2 July 2020, it was announced that Steven Old had left Morecambe having turned down the offer of a further one-year contract; in order to return to Scotland to be closer to his family.

Steven Old captained New Zealand in the Under 17s, as well as being a part of the Under 20s and Under 23s, before progressing to the New Zealand national team, making his debut in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Australia on 29 May 2004.

Steven Old was included in the New Zealand squad for the football tournament at the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Steven Old played in 2 of New Zealands 3 group matches against China and Belgium.

Steven Old was named as part of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New Zealand squad.

Steven Old was called up to the New Zealand squad to play Mexico on 3 March 2010 as an injury-replacement player for captain Ryan Nelsen.