Pothin Poma


Pothin Terry James Tein Poma is a footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for OFC Pro League club Tahiti United and the Tahiti national team.
Poma represented New Caledonia internationally at both youth and senior levels prior to 2017. In 2024, he switched his national allegiance to Tahiti, which he represented at the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup.

Club career

Born in Ponérihouen, New Caledonia, Poma started his career in the youth of Hienghène Sport. In 2015, he moved to the first team and made his debut. In 2018, he moved to Vénus in Tahiti.

National team

New Caledonia

In 2017, Poma was called up for the New Caledonia national team. He made his debut on 26 November 2017 in a 1–1 draw against Estonia, coming on as a substitute for Joseph Tchako in the 80th minute.

Tahiti

In 2024, after five years residency in French Polynesia, Poma became eligible to represent Tahiti and changed his national allegiance and made himself available for the team. He was named in Tahiti national team's squad for the 2024 OFC Men's Nations Cup. He made his debut with Tahiti on 22 June 2024, in the OFC Men's Nations Cup group stage game against Fiji. He played full 90 minutes and was named as the "man of the match" although his team lost 0–1.

Honours

Tahiti