Portsmouth sign Brooke-Smith on four-year deal

Luke Brooke-Smith running on the pitch during a game for Wellington Phoenix Image source, Getty Images
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Luke Brooke-Smith made 38 appearances for A-League side Wellington

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Portsmouth have signed forward Luke Brooke-Smith from New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix for an undisclosed fee.

The 18-year-old has agreed a four-year deal at Fratton Park.

"He's a quick, direct and aggressive winger, who is comfortable on both sides of the pitch and has a lot of experience of senior football for his age," said head coach John Mousinho, external.

Brooke-Smith is a former BMX national age-grade champion in his home country and most recently represented New Zealand at the Under-20 World Cup.

He made his international debut for the senior side - his only cap so far - during a friendly against Australia in 2025.

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