Daisy Brazendale

Daisy Awhina Brazendale (born 12 March 2006) is a New Zealand professional footballer, born in UK who last played as a midfielder for the Wellington Phoenix of the A-League Women. She previously played for the Nelson Women's Premiership League club FC Nelson before joining the Wellington Phoenix Academy in 2022. Since 2024, Brazendale has represented the New Zealand under-20 national team.

Early life Brazendale was born on 12 March 2006 in Surrey, England, and moved to Golden Bay / Mohua, Tasman District, New Zealand at a young age.

Club career Tasman United and FC Nelson In her youth football career, Brazendale played for Tasman United as well as FC Nelson. She initially played as a goalkeeper before becoming a midfielder. Brazendale made her debut on 28 January 2024 in a 2–0 win against Canberra United. She made 6 appearances in her first season.

In August 2024, the Phoenix upgraded Brazendale's contract from a scholarship contract to a full senior deal.

During the 2024–25 season, Brazendale made 18 appearances.

International career New Zealand U20 Brazendale made her NZ U20 debut in a friendly against Australia. The game, part of the warm up for the World Cup, was played at Porirua Park and finished 1-1 On 20 August 2024, Brazendale was named as part of the 21-player Junior Football Ferns squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia. She played in all three of New Zealand's matches, with the team exiting the tournament at the group stage following three defeats.

Brazendale was selected as part of the Junior Football Ferns squad for the 2025 OFC U-19 Women's Championship held in Tahiti between September and October. She played in all five matches and captained the team on three occasions. New Zealand won the tournament, defeating New Caledonia 3–0 in the final.

On 17 August 2026, Brazendale was named in the 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland in September. Brazendale was one of two players, alongside Zoe Benson, to feature in this U-20 Women's World Cup as well as the 2024 edition. The Junior Football Ferns are set to play against Japan, Italy, and the United States in Group D.

Honours New Zealand U20 OFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2025.