Age, Biography and Wiki
Vaughan Coveny (Vaughan Barry Coveny) was born on 13 December, 1971 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand footballer. Discover Vaughan Coveny's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Vaughan Barry Coveny |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
13 December, 1971 |
| Birthday |
13 December |
| Birthplace |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 52 years old group.
Vaughan Coveny Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Vaughan Coveny height is 191 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
191 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Vaughan Coveny Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vaughan Coveny worth at the age of 52 years old? Vaughan Coveny’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Vaughan Coveny's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Vaughan Coveny Social Network
Timeline
Vaughan Coveny (born 13 December 1971) is a retired football player from New Zealand.
Coveny's senior club career spanned 20 years, mostly in Australia, with his most notable stint being at South Melbourne during their National Soccer League era.
He was primarily a striker although he also played as a winger.
After retiring from playing, he pursued a coaching career.
He is currently the head coach of the Western United under 21's side.
Coveny began his NSL career at the Melbourne Knights, then moved to Wollongong City.
The majority of Coveny's career was spent at South Melbourne in the NSL, and later on, Victorian Premier League.
Coveny, affectionately known by fans as Horsey due to his speed primarily played as a striker for South Melbourne.
Coveny made his full New Zealand debut in a 0–0 draw with Fiji on 19 September 1992.
New Zealand Young Player of the Year: 1992
Coveny would dominate the NSL with his pace and would capture 2 NSL Championships under Ange Postecoglou in 1997/98 and 1998/99.
Additionally, his goalscoring form in the OFC Championship in 1999 fired South to claim the title as Oceania's best and qualify them for the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup.
Here, Coveny would put in respectable performances including hitting the post twice against the treble winning Manchester United squad.
Following the disbanding of the back-to back winning squad, Coveny would stay at South and lead the new era in the new century.
He was included in the New Zealand side for both the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup finals tournament, and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup finals tournament.
Coveny would once again reach a grand final for South in 2001 but ultimately lose.
The disbanding of the NSL was a premature end to Coveny's first stint as South.
He ended his international playing career with 64 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap gained in a 1–1 draw with Estonia on 31 May 2006.
Coveny became New Zealand's highest goal scorer on 27 May 2006, when he scored twice in the "All Whites" 3–1 victory over Georgia, bringing his total A-international goal tally to 29.
and his total including unofficial games to 30 in 71 games, surpassing Jock Newall's long standing record of 28 from only 17 games.
Coveny record was officially overtaken by Chris Wood on 21 March 2022 when Wood scored his 30th goal.
Coveny would return to Lakeside in 2009 helping South to capture the Hellenic cup.
On Anzac Day 2009 Coveny scored his 100th goal for South Melbourne FC away at John Ilhan Memorial Reserve against Hume City FC.
He retired at the end of the 2009 season.becoming only the third player to score 100 goals for South.
Overall, Coveny made 265 appearances for Hellas scoring 104 goals.
He also spent some time in the A-League following the collapse of the NSL, playing for the Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix.
In January 2009, Coveny announced his retirement from international football.
He was also the games record holder for the All Whites, until Ivan Vicelich passed him in 2009.
He is currently ranked third in appearances for the All Whites, behind Simon Elliott and Vicelich.
After retiring, Coveny was announced as South Melbourne's manager for the Victorian Premier League 2010 season.
After the team failed to make the finals, his contract was not renewed.
