Craig Foster (Jamaican footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Craig Jeffrey Foster | ||
Date of birth | 7 September 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Jamaica | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | A.D. Chalatenango | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2015 | FC Reno | ? | (36) |
2011 | → Motala AIF (loan) | 6 | (3) |
2012 | → Motala AIF (loan) | 17 | (8) |
2013 | → IFK Mariehamn (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2013 | → KooTeePee (loan) | 5 | (2) |
2015 | → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) | 13 | (9) |
2016 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 25 | (8) |
2017–2018 | FC Reno | 32 | (16) |
2018 | Humble Lions F.C. | 26 | (10) |
2019 | Universidad SC | 14 | (7) |
2019 | AD Chalatenango | 18 | (10) |
2020 | A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón | 8 | (2) |
2021 | Chalatenango | 16 | (6) |
2021- | Once Deportivo de Ahuachapan | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2010–2011 | Jamaica U20 | 5 | (8) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 February 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 30 January 2011 |
Craig Foster (born 7 September 1991) is a Jamaican international footballer, who plays as a striker for Once Deportivo de Ahuachapan.
Youth career[]
Foster played in the Dacosta Cup for the Manning's School in Jamaica.
Club career[]
In 2010, Foster became a regular for Reno F.C. in the DPL. As January 2011, he is one of the top 5 goalscorers in the 2010/2011 DPL season. Foster finished the 2010/2011 DPL with 15 goals in his first season in the top flight. Foster was named league MVP while finishing 2nd in the race for the Golden Boot.[1] Foster signed with Motala AIF during the summer of 2011. Foster returned to Reno at the end of the 2012 RSPL Season.[2] He then returned to Motala AIF for the 2012 Swedish season.[3] Foster played for IFK Mariehamn in 2013.[4] In 2014, Foster once again featured for Reno F.C. and lead them to the title.[5]
Harrisburg City Islanders[]
In July 2015, Foster was loaned to USL side Harrisburg City Islanders for the remainder of the 2015 season.[6] Foster scored in his debut for the Islanders against New York Red Bulls II on 12 July 2015.[7] Ahead of the 2016 season, Foster's loan option was exercised bringing him permanently on the Islanders roster.[8]
In January 2017, Foster rejoined FC Reno.[9]
In January 2018, Foster transferred to Humble Lions F.C. in the RSPL.[10] He scored 2 goals in his first three games at his new club.[11]
Universidad SC[]
Craig Foster began his Central America career in Guatemala, joining Universidad SC in January 2019.
AD Chalatenango[]
He transferred to AD Chalatenango in July 2019, going on to score 10 goals in 18 matches during the Apertura 2019.
A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón[]
Craig Foster joined A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón in January 2020.
AD Chalatenango[]
He returned to Chalatenango in January 2021.
International career[]
In 2010, he led Jamaica U20 national team to the 2011 CONCACAF Finals scoring eight goals during qualifying.[12]
Style of play[]
Foster is a fast, strong, and energetic forward, who is known for his accurate finishing ability with both feet. A powerful and prolific goalscorer with good technique, composure in front of goal, and an ability to play off other forwards, Foster is primarily deployed as a central striker.
Honours[]
Reno[]
- Western Confederation Super League:
- Winner (2): ,
Individual[]
- 2010–2011
External links[]
- ^ "DPL MVP looking to get signed overseas". 22 May 2011. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://www.ifkmariehamn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3204:darren-purse-och-craig-foster-klara-foer-ifk&catid=29&Itemid=199 Archived 15 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sport/Foster-hat-trick-drives-Reno-to-Premier-League-play-offs_16693265
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Craig Foster returns with high hopes for his second season". Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Sanjay Myers (1 January 2017). "Craig Foster returns to boost Reno's RSPL chances". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ http://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20180104/humble-lion-unleash-foster
- ^ http://jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20180206/foster-finds-range-humble-lion
- ^ "Downswell looks to step up preparation for Under-20s". 12 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Jamaican footballers
- Jamaica under-20 international footballers
- Jamaican expatriate footballers
- Motala AIF players
- IFK Mariehamn players
- Penn FC players
- Ettan Fotboll players
- Veikkausliiga players
- USL Championship players
- Expatriate footballers in Sweden
- Expatriate footballers in Finland
- Expatriate soccer players in the United States
- 2014 Caribbean Cup players
- Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat players
- Association football forwards