Chris Wood

• Full name: Christopher Grant Wood
• Date of birth: December 7, 1991
• Place of birth: Auckland, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealand
• Position: Striker (centre-forward)
• Height: Approximately 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Early career: Began in New Zealand youth clubs and moved to Colorado Rapids youth setup; developed at Stratford Rangers and Cambridge United youth systems.
• West Bromwich Albion: Signed by West Bromwich Albion (England) and spent time on loan at various clubs to gain experience.
• Barnsley (loan): Loan spell where he gained first-team experience in the English Football League.
• Birmingham City (loan): Continued development with Championship appearances.
• Leicester City: Joined Leicester City and was part of their squad during their rise; contributed in league and cup competitions.
• Bournemouth (loan and permanent): Spent time at AFC Bournemouth.
• Burnley: Moved to Burnley where he established himself as a Premier League striker, notable for aerial ability and hold-up play.
• Newcastle United: Later signed by Newcastle United, continuing his Premier League career (depending on timing of transfers, clubs may vary).

International career (New Zealand)

• National team: New Zealand (All Whites)
• Debut: Broke into the senior national team as a teenager.
• Appearances & goals: One of New Zealand’s all-time leading scorers. He has scored multiple important goals in FIFA World Cup qualifying, OFC Nations Cup and friendlies.
• FIFA World Cup: Represented New Zealand at the 2010 FIFA World Cup (part of the squad that drew with Slovakia and beat or drew other strong teams depending on tournament) and subsequent international competitions.

Playing style

• Powerful, tall centre-forward known for aerial prowess, strong hold-up play, and ability to finish with both head and feet.
• Effective as a target man and in linking play for teammates.

Honours & notable achievements

• Key contributor at club level in the English leagues, including notable goal tallies in the Premier League and Championship.
• Significant goals and appearances for the New Zealand national team, often their primary striker.

Off the field

• Regarded as one of New Zealand’s most successful football exports, regularly carrying national team responsibilities and serving as a role model for young Kiwi players.

Note: Club affiliations and statistics (appearances, goals) change over time; for exact current club, season stats, and up-to-date caps/goals, consult the latest club announcements or football databases.