Phoenix Scholtz

Phoenix Paul Charles Scholtz is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Southern League Division One Central club AFC Dunstable, on loan from club Milton Keynes Dons.

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Scholtz joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at a young age, and went on to progress to the club's U18 side as a first year scholar.
After featuring heavily in pre-season for the first team, Scholtz was given the squad number 25 ahead of the 2023–24 campaign. He made his competitive first team debut on 5 August 2023, coming on as stoppage time substitute in a 5–3 away league victory over Wrexham.
On 21 August 2024, Scholtz joined Southern League Division One Central club AFC Dunstable on a short-term loan.

International career

Scholtz was called up to the Northern Ireland U18 team in November 2022, and went on to make his debut against Austria U18 on 15 November 2022. In September 2023 he was called up to the Northern Ireland U19 side ahead of a friendly against Italy U19.