Keith Braithwaite is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level. Braithwaite played for Christchurch United Football Club from 1982 - 1992. During his time with the club, Braithwaite became their all time longest serving captain, as well as the club's top goal scorer. In 1987, he set a National League record of scoring six goals in a single game against Manawatu. Braithwaite made a solitary official international appearance for New Zealand in a 3–2 win over Saudi Arabia on 23 June 1988.