Hamilton Wanderers AFC has a former player that is vice captain for the New Zealand national team.
 Notable former players include Chris Wood (Leeds Utd, formerly of West Bromwich Albion) and Marco Rojas ( Melbourne Victory). 
Christopher Grant Wood (born 7 December 1991) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a striker for English Premier League club Burnley and the New Zealand national team, of which he is vice captain. 
