Aidan Paul Uea Carey (born 10 July 2001) is a New Zealand professional association footballer who plays as a defender and midfielder for OFC Professional League side Auckland FC.
Club career Carey played youth football in Auckland for both Bay Olympic and Central United. He made his club debut for Auckland City, where he won OFC Champions League titles and was included in both their 2022 and 2023 FIFA Club World Cup squads. In 2024, he signed for Western Springs, and was later included in the 2025 New Zealand National League Team of the Season.
In January 2026, he signed for Auckland FC's OFC Professional League team, making his debut against South Island United, where he played against fellow Niuean citizen Jaylen Rodwell.
International career In August 2023, Carey was called up to New Zealand's under-23 national team for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but did not make an appearance.
Personal life Born in New Zealand, Carey is of Niuean descent, and holds both New Zealand and Niuean citizenship.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAuckland City2020–21Premiership40——00402021National League13100——1312022National League2214050—3112023National League100201000130Total492606000612Western Springs2024National League29330——3232025National League26210——272Total555400000595Auckland FC2026——80—80Career total112710060001287
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