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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- New Zealand international
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- Current team
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Albirex Niigata
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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New Zealand
- Date of birth
- 17 Sep 1988 (37 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. J. Fitzgerald
Michael James Fitzgerald recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Kochi United vs Albirex Niigata
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 12 Apr 2026 | 2 – 1 |
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Albirex Niigata vs Zweigen Kanazawa FC
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 04 Apr 2026 | 0 – 0 |
FC Osaka vs Albirex Niigata
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 29 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
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Albirex Niigata vs Kataller Toyama
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 20 Mar 2026 | 2 – 3 |
Nara Club vs Albirex Niigata
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 14 Mar 2026 | 0 – 0 |
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Albirex Niigata vs FC Imabari
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 18 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
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Albirex Niigata vs FC Osaka
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 25 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Kataller Toyama vs Albirex Niigata
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 29 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
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Albirex Niigata vs Kamatamare Sanuki
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 03 May 2026 | Upcoming |
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Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis
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J2/J3 100 Year Vision League | 06 May 2026 | Upcoming |
New Zealand vs Chile
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FIFA Series | 30 Mar 2026 | 4 – 1 |
|
New Zealand vs Finland
|
FIFA Series | 27 Mar 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Ecuador vs New Zealand
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International Friendly | 19 Nov 2025 | 2 – 0 |
Colombia vs New Zealand
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International Friendly | 16 Nov 2025 | 2 – 1 |
Norway vs New Zealand
|
International Friendly | 14 Oct 2025 | 1 – 1 |
England vs New Zealand
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International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Iran vs New Zealand
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FIFA World Cup | 16 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
New Zealand vs Egypt
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FIFA World Cup | 22 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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New Zealand vs Belgium
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Michael James Fitzgerald
Michael James Fitzgerald is a 37-year-old New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for Albirex Niigata in Japan.
Born on 17 September 1988 in New Zealand, Michael James Fitzgerald has been eligible for senior professional football since 2005. Michael James Fitzgerald stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Albirex Niigata fixtures are played, Michael James Fitzgerald's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Albirex Niigata vs FC Imabari in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 05:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Kochi United 2-1 Albirex Niigata in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League.
Bookmark this Michael James Fitzgerald hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Michael James Fitzgerald
What team does Michael James Fitzgerald play for?
Michael James Fitzgerald currently plays for Albirex Niigata in Japan.
What position does Michael James Fitzgerald play?
Michael James Fitzgerald plays as a defender.
How old is Michael James Fitzgerald?
Michael James Fitzgerald was born on 17 September 1988, making them 37 years old.
What nationality is Michael James Fitzgerald?
Michael James Fitzgerald represents New Zealand.
How tall is Michael James Fitzgerald?
Michael James Fitzgerald stands 185 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
When does Michael James Fitzgerald's team play next?
Albirex Niigata's next fixture is Albirex Niigata vs FC Imabari in the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 05:00 UTC.
Is Michael James Fitzgerald left-footed or right-footed?
Michael James Fitzgerald's preferred foot is right.
Does Michael James Fitzgerald play for the national team?
Michael James Fitzgerald is eligible for New Zealand. Their next match is England vs New Zealand on Saturday 06 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Aozora Ishiyama Midfielder
- Chihiro Konagaya Midfielder
- Daisuke Yoshimitsu Goalkeeper
- Danilo Gomes Magalhaes Forward
- Danilo·Gomez Magalhaes Forward
- Eiji Shirai Midfielder
- Fumiya Hayakawa Defender
- Jimpei Yoshida Midfielder
- Jin Okumura Midfielder
- Kakeru Funaki Defender
- Kazuyoshi Shimabuku Midfielder
- Keisuke Kasai Midfielder
- Kodai Mori Defender
- Koji Suzuki Forward
- Matheus Moraes Forward
- Noam Baumann Goalkeeper
- Riku Ochiai Midfielder
- Rita Mori Defender
- Ryuga Tashiro Goalkeeper
- Soya Fujiwara Defender
Other defenders
- Aaron Scott New Zealand
- Abby Erceg New Zealand
- Adam Cowan New Zealand
- Adam Hillis New Zealand
- Adam Mitchell New Zealand
- Adam Thomas New Zealand
- Adam·Mitchell New Zealand
- Aidan·Carey New Zealand