Jeffrey Campbell (born 25 August 1979) is a New Zealand football player, who played for New Zealand and professionally for the Football Kingz. He ended his career in 2017 playing for Takapuna AFC.[3] He has represented his country at U20, U23 and senior levels.
In September 2006, Jeff signed for the New Zealand Football Championship club Waitakere United for the 2006–2007 season. He also played for Waitakere United in the Oceania Champions Cup with Waitakere United winning the competition in 2007[4][5][6] which qualified the team for the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan[7][8] where Campbell was an unused sub in their 1–2 loss to Adelaide United.[9]
The following season, he joined Auckland City FC and again played in the 2008 Oceania Champions Cup.[10] He joined Waikato in 2010.[11] Finally retiring from premiership level at the end of 2015 having played 44 matches during his career at that level.
Jeff's father, Clive Campbell also represented New Zealand at international level. His brother Scott Campbell, played alongside him by Takapuna AFC.[12]
Following unsuccessful trials with Wollongong Wolves and Sydney United, Campbell became a member of New Zealand's first professional football team, Football Kingz FC, in February 2000.[13] On 3 March he played against the Australian league leaders, Sydney Olympic, scoring two goals in the second half to give the Kingz its first victory.[14] He made 76 appearances for the Kingz between 2000 and 2004 with his contributions being pivotal at times.[15][16][17][18]
In 2001 he signed for Australian club Adelaide City.[19] He played only one match for Adelaide after it transpired he had been suffering from an injury when he joined the club, despite signing a two-year contract.[20] Campbell subsequently returned to the Football Kingz, later signing for English sides AFC Wimbledon[21] and Hendon before returning to New Zealand in 2006.[22]