Indonesian Liga 1 side Pusamania Borneo FC have announced the signing of New Zealand international striker Shane Smeltz as a marquee player.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old forward had been playing in the Malaysian Super League last season with Kedah FA before the announcement on the club’s Facebook account on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Smeltz was a part of New Zealand squad in an unbeaten-campain during the 2010 World Cup, where he famously scored a goal in a memorable 1-1 draw against 2006 World Cup champions Italy.<\/p>\n
The Germany-born striker has played mainly in the A-League with Perth Glory and Sydney FC, although he has had stints in England and Turkey.<\/p>\n
He has also won multiple awards throughout his career including the 2007 and 2008 Oceania Footballer of the Year as well as two A-League Golden Boots.<\/p>\n
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