Paul Posa

Paul Matthew Posa (born 24 October 1961) is a New Zealand association football manager who most recently managed New Zealand National League club Auckland City.

Club career Born in Otematata, Posa moved to Auckland with his family where he started playing football for Henderson. Posa also played for Eden and Blockhouse Bay at youth level. At senior level, Posa played for University, Lynndale and Central United. In January 2009, it was announced Posa would stay on until the end of the season.

In September 2009, it was announced that Posa had become permanent head coach of Auckland City following a caretaker spell.

Return to Central United Posa spent a few seasons as head coach of Central United before returning to Auckland City.

Return to Auckland City On 22 January 2025, Auckland City announced Posa would return for his second stint for the 2025 season.

Before heading off to the United States for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, City announced that Posa would miss the start of the tournament due to personal reasons. After missing the opening game due to a 'minor surgical procedure', Posa returned for the second group game against Benfica. On 24 June 2025, Posa managed City to a historic 1–1 draw with Argentine side Boca Juniors. This was their first non-defeated result since the 2014 edition.

At the conclusion of the 2025 season, Posa stepped down from his role at Auckland City. He studied at the University of Otago, where he earnt a bachelor's degree in chemistry and mathematics before studying to become a dentist.

Honours Manager Auckland City NZFC Premiership: 2009–10 NZFC Championship: 2008–09 New Zealand National League: 2025 OFC Champions League: 2008–09, 2025