Kevin King (footballer)

Kevin King (born 3 February 1982 in Kingston) is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for FC Tucson of the USL Premier Development League.

Kevin King
Personal information
Full name Kevin Anthonio King
Date of birth (1982-02-03) 3 February 1982
Place of birth Kingston, Jamaica
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 FC Tucson
Number 16
Youth career
Santos United
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2002 Tyler Apaches
2003–2004 South Florida Bulls 31 (5)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Santos United
2005 Tivoli Gardens
2005–2007 Harbour View
2008 Crystal Palace Baltimore 12 (0)
2009 Arnett Gardens
2009 Real Maryland Monarchs 2 (2)
2012– FC Tucson 5 (2)
National team
1999 Jamaica U17
2000–2001 Jamaica U20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 August 2012

Career

College

King was part of the youth setup at Jamaican club Santos United before moving to the United States to play college soccer at Tyler Junior College, where he was named to the 2002 NSCAA Junior College Men's All-America team. He transferred to University of South Florida as a junior in 2003.

Professional

King began his professional career in Jamaica, playing for Tivoli Gardens and Harbour View in the Jamaican National Premier League, and helping Harbour View win the JNPL and the CFU Club Championship in 2007, before signing for Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USL Second Division in 2008.[1]

He played 12 games for Baltimore, and scored one goal in Lamar Hunt US Open Cup second round win against Harrisburg City Islanders on 23 June, before returning to Jamaica at the end of the season to play for Arnett Gardens.

King signed for the Real Maryland Monarchs towards the end of 2009, and scored 2 goals in 2 games for the team.

International

King has played for the Jamaican U-17 and U-20 national teams, but has never played for the senior side.

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References
  1. "Palace Add Jamaican Kevin King". Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
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