New ZealandBoxall has won the MLS Supporters' Shield with the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2015 and has been a regular starter for Minnesota United FC. He has also earned over 40 caps for the New Zealand national team, participating in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and multiple OFC Nations Cup tournaments.
Michael Boxall is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. He began his career in the United States with the University of California, Santa Barbara, before moving to Major League Soccer where he has played for clubs such as the Vancouver Whitecaps and Minnesota United FC. Boxall has also been a key figure for the New Zealand national team, representing his country in multiple FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns and the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Boxall is a strong and physical centre-back known for his aerial ability and defensive solidity. He excels in one-on-one situations and is a reliable presence in the box, though his distribution can sometimes be inconsistent. His leadership and experience make him a valuable organizer of the backline.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 490 |
| 24/25 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 294 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 437 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 327 |
| 21/22 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 222 |
| 2026 | US Open Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 |
| 2025 | Leagues Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109 |
| 2025 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 360 |
| 2025 | US Open Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
| 2025 | Major League Soccer | 31 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2649 |
| 2024 | Leagues Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | Olympic Games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2024 | OFC Nations Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Major League Soccer | 32 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2835 |
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 330 |
| 2023 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 210 |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | 32 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2856 |
| 2022 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 2022 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | 31 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2790 |
| 2021 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Major League Soccer | 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2189 |
| 2020 | MLS is Back Tournament (2020) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 540 |
| 2020 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2020 | Major League Soccer | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1530 |
| 2019 | MLS Cup Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2019 | US Open Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 2019 | Major League Soccer | 29 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2577 |
| 2018 | Intercontinental Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | US Open Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 210 |
| 2018 | Major League Soccer | 32 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2880 |
| 2017 | Major League Soccer | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1080 |
| 2017 | Confederations Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 270 |
| 2017 | CAF Confederation Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MLS Reserve League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2012 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Canadian Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Major League Soccer | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1616 |
| 2011 | Canadian Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 229 |
| 2007 | U20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 270 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 17/18 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 16/17 | Carling Knockout | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 420 |
| 16/17 | MTN8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 16/17 | Betway Premiership | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2490 |
| 16/17 | Nedbank Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 330 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 15/16 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 660 |
| 15/16 | Carling Knockout | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 15/16 | MTN8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| 15/16 | Betway Premiership | 25 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2225 |
| 15/16 | Nedbank Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 344 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 14/15 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 14/15 | A-League Men Finals Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 14/15 | A-League Men | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 874 |
| 13/14 | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 13/14 | A-League Men | 16 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1335 |
| 12/13 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | A-League Men | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 360 |
| 11/12 | World Cup qualification Oceania | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 11/12 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 10/11 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 06/07 | OFC-Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | ISPS Handa Premiership-Playoffs (- 2021) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | New Zealand Premiership (- 2021) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| 06/07 | FIFA Club World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |