Stanley Waita (born 10 October 1979 in Auki) is a retired Solomon Islands footballer who played as a midfielder. Since January 2018 he is the head coach of the Solomon Islands under-17.
Club career Waita played in the Central League for Wairarapa United in 2006. The Solomon Islands midfielder transferred to Ngaruawahia United where he played a key role in the club's promotion charge scoring ten goals in eleven matches for the club. Waita played in the ASB Premiership for Waikato FC and completed the 2007-2008 Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1 seasons with Ngaruawahia United.
Waita returned to the Solomon Islands in mid-2008 before joining Papua New Guineans Hekari in 2009. In May 2010, he won the Oceania Champions League with Hekari United.Waitakere United 2-1 Hekari United - OFC
International career He has also represented the senior Solomon Islands national football team, making his debut in 2000 and collecting over 30 caps since.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSolomon Islands2000302001312002302003412004101200520200762Total315
Scores and results list Solomon Island's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Waita goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Stanley WaitaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1North Harbour Stadium, North Shore, New Zealand4–17–22002 FIFA World Cup qualification2ANZ Stadium, Suva, Fiji1–07–02003 South Pacific Games3Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands1–05–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification4National Soccer Stadium, Apia, Samoa6–112–12010 FIFA World Cup qualification511–1
Honours Hekari United OFC Champions League: 2009-10
Solomon Islands OFC Nations Cup: Runner-up, 2004; 3rd place 2000
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