Jean Kaltak (born 19 August 1994) is a Ni-Vanuatu international footballer who plays as forward for Vanuatu club Ifira Black Bird and the Vanuatu national team.
Club career Kaltak, formerly a youth player with the Teouma Academy, also started his senior career with the team, as they were elected to play in the Vanuatu Premia Divisen starting in the 2009–10 season. He played for them until 2011 before signing for Papua New Guinean side, Hekari United in September 2011.
International career Kaltak initially played with Vanuatu's U-17 squad at the 2009 OFC U-17 Championship where Vanuatu finished fourth out of four teams. He continued with the team at the 2011 edition, scoring five goals as they again finished fourth. Three months later, he debuted with Vanuatu's U-20 squad at the 2011 OFC U-20 Championship where he received the Golden Boot with six goals as Vanuatu finished third. His performances for the youth teams eventually got him a call-up into Vanuatu's senior team for a pair of friendly matches against the Solomon Islands towards the end of July 2011. He featured in both matches as a starter as they drew one and won one. He also scored 16 goals in 2015 Pacific Games against Federated States of Micronesia national under-23 football team.
Personal life Kaltak's brothers, Tony and Kalfter, and cousin Brian are also footballers. His father, Ivoky, is a former Vanuatu international footballer who also played as a striker.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsVanuatu201179201210202432Total1110
Scores and results list Vanuatu's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kaltak goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Jean KaltakNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Stade Rivière Salée, Nouméa, New Caledonia1–05–12011 Pacific Games22–033–045–05Stade Rivière Salée, Nouméa, New Caledonia1–01–02011 Pacific Games6Stade Rivière Salée, Nouméa, New Caledonia3–14–12011 Pacific Games7Stade Rivière Salée, Nouméa, New Caledonia4–08–02011 Pacific Games86–098–010Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands1–21–22024 MSG Prime Minister's Cup
Honours Vanuatu U20 OFC U-20 Championship: 3rd place, 2011, 2013
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