Alan Vest

Alan Vest (5 September 1939 – 30 October 2025) was a professional football player and manager. Born in England, he made 17 appearances for the New Zealand national team, scoring six goals.

Career Vest scored on his full international debut for the New Zealand national team in a 4–1 win over New Caledonia on 17 September 1972 and ended his international playing career with 17 A-international caps and 6 goals to his credit, his final cap for the All Whites being in a 0–0 draw with Iran on 12 August 1973.

Death Vest was from Barnsley, England. He resided in Perth, Australia in later life.

He died on 30 October 2025, at the age of 86.

Honours Player New Zealand OFC Nations Cup: 1973

Manager Sarawak FA Premier League: 1997 FA Cup Malaysia: 1992 Charity Shield Malaysia: 1998

Perth Glory National Soccer League: 2002–03, 2003–04