Discover the heart and soul of our football community
Founded in 2010, Wānaka FC is a thriving football club based in the Central Otago region of New Zealand. The club has over 550 members across Junior, Youth and Seniors. Our junior players participate in the Central Otago club season, our youth in the Southern Football Youth Development League, and our seniors play in the Southern League and Central Otago Football League.
We take pride in being a local community club for everyone, catering to all ages, stages and abilities from the age of 5+ years. Wānaka FC also offers a development pathway for aspirational young players through The Academy.
Valerio Raccuglia is Wānaka FC's Director of Football, bringing an international playing and coaching background to the role. He played football in Italy, England and Denmark before moving into coaching in 2008, relocating to New Zealand in 2011. He holds both an AFC A Licence and a UEFA B Licence.
His coaching experience spans Wellington Phoenix FC, Auckland City FC and Miramar Rangers, as well as representative roles with the New Zealand U20 and U23 sides and the Samoa U16 and U18 national teams.
Josh is both the starting goalkeeper and goalkeeper coach for Wānaka FC, bringing valuable experience from his youth career in Auckland.
He is passionate about providing this opportunity to the next generation, enjoying nothing more than watching them apply what they learn in training to their game.
With multiple kids playing for the club, Fiona spent over 5 years volunteering, including as club secretary, prior to taking the role as Club Manager. She loves seeing young players get involved in football and pursue their dreams.
Scott Evans
Ben Wisbey
Mel Anderson
Amy Oldenhof
Robert Panzer
Josh Shackleton