Kevan Leon George (born 30 January 1990) is a Trinidadian footballer who last played for Charlotte Independence in the USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevan Leon George | ||
Date of birth | 30 January 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Roxborough, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2011 | UCF Knights | 73 | (6) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009 | Central Florida Kraze | 2 | (0) |
2012–2015 | Columbus Crew SC | 28 | (0) |
2014 | → Dayton Dutch Lions (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Jacksonville Armada | 55 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Charlotte Independence | 42 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2012 | Trinidad and Tobago U23 | 3 | (0) |
2013–2019 | Trinidad and Tobago | 50 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 April 2022 |
Career
editYouth and college
editGeorge played on the collegiate level at University of Central Florida between 2008 and 2011. In four seasons at Central Florida, he totaled six goals and 16 assists in 73 games. He was named to the All-Conference USA First Team three times (2008, 2010, 2011).[1]
Professional
editGeorge was drafted by the Columbus Crew in the second round (29th pick overall) of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.[2] He made his professional debut on 26 May 2012 in a 2–1 victory over Chicago Fire.[3]
George possesses a United States green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.
On 10 April 2016, George joined Jacksonville Armada FC of the North American Soccer League.[4]
George moved to United Soccer League side Charlotte Independence on 29 January 2018.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Kevan George Bio – UCF Knights – Official Athletics Site". Ucfathletics.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ "George inks deal with the Crew". Columbus Crew. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ Cody Sharrett. "Columbus Crew vs Chicago Fire 05-26-2012 - Stats | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
- ^ "Armada FC Signs Trinidad & Tobago International Kevan George". Jacksonville Armada FC. 10 April 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ "Independence Ink Trinidad & Tobago International". slsoccer.com. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
External links
edit- Kevan George at Major League Soccer
- Kevan George at National-Football-Teams.com