title: Darren McClennan
text: # Darren McClennan
  
  Darren McClennan (born 21 October 1965) is a successful former New Zealand soccer player who frequently represented his country in the 1980s and 1990s.
  
  He was not known for his delicate touch but his all-action style built on pace and aggression brought him a lot of goals and silverware.
  
  ## International career
  
  The striker collected 53 caps, scoring 12 goals, in official FIFA internationals and played his last game for the All Whites in June 1997 against Papua New Guinea.
  
  ## Achievements
  
  * New Zealand Player of the Year: 1
  
         1994
  * Chatham Cup winner's medal:
  
         1986
  