Carl Valentine facts for kids
Valentine in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Carl Howard Valentine | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
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| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1979 | Oldham Athletic | 61 | (7) |
| 1979–1984 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 165 | (44) |
| 1984–1986 | West Bromwich Albion | 44 | (6) |
| 1985–1987 | Cleveland Force (indoor) | 124 | (83) |
| 1987–1999 | Vancouver 86ers | ? | (?) |
| 1988–1990 | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 100 | (55) |
| 1990–1991 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 48 | (27) |
| 1991–1992 | Tacoma Stars (indoor) | 40 | (16) |
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| 1985–1993 | Canada | 31 | (1) |
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| 1994–1999 | Vancouver 86ers | ||
| 1999–2007 | North Shore Development Centre | ||
| 2008–2009 | Coastal WFC | ||
| 2009–2010 | Fury | ||
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Carl Howard Valentine, born on July 4, 1958, is a famous former professional soccer player and coach. He is well-known for his long connection with soccer in Vancouver, Canada.
Born in England, he later played for the Canadian national team. He was the head coach for Ottawa Fury before becoming a club ambassador and staff coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2010. This was just before the Whitecaps started their first season in Major League Soccer in 2011.
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Carl Valentine's Club Career
Carl Valentine had a long soccer career from the late 1970s to the late 1990s. He played for several teams, including the Vancouver Whitecaps in the NASL. He also played for Oldham Athletic and West Bromwich Albion in England. Later, he joined the Vancouver 86ers in the Canadian Soccer League.
Starting His Professional Journey
Valentine began his professional career in 1976 when he was just 17 years old. He joined Oldham Athletic, a team in England's Football League Second Division.
Success with Vancouver Whitecaps
In 1979, Valentine signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps. As a new player, he helped them win their only NASL championship. He loved living in Vancouver so much that he became a Canadian citizen in 1983.
Playing in England Again
In 1984, Valentine returned to England to play for West Bromwich Albion. He scored the winning goal in a 1–0 victory against their rivals, Aston Villa, in 1985. This was a big moment for the team. He played 44 games for West Brom and scored 6 goals.
Return to Vancouver and Indoor Soccer
After two seasons in England, Valentine went back to Vancouver. He joined the new team, the Vancouver 86ers, and stayed there for 13 years. He stopped playing full-time in 1992 but continued as a player/manager until he retired in 1999.
Valentine also played indoor soccer. In 1985, he joined the Cleveland Force in the Major Indoor Soccer League. After three seasons, he moved to the Baltimore Blast. He later played for the Kansas City Comets and the Tacoma Stars.
Carl Valentine's International Career
Carl Valentine initially hoped to play for the England national team. He even turned down an offer to play for Canada in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Joining Team Canada
However, in 1985, he decided to play for his new home country, Canada. He made his first appearance for Canada in a FIFA World Cup qualification game against Honduras in September 1985.
A Famous World Cup Moment
Even though he was sick with the flu, Valentine famously helped Canada win 2–1 against Honduras. He assisted on both goals with corner kicks. This victory meant Canada qualified for the 1986 World Cup Finals for the very first time!
He played a total of 31 games for Canada and scored 1 goal. He played in 9 World Cup qualifying matches and was part of all three of Canada's first-round games in the 1986 World Cup. His last international game was in 1993 against Australia in Sydney.
Carl Valentine's Personal Life
Carl Valentine has two daughters named Keelie and Shannon, and a son named Gavin. Today, he works as a coach for young players and is a Club Ambassador for Whitecaps FC. Carl Valentine also has some Jamaican family background.
Career Statistics
- Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 13 June 1992 | Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Canada |  Hong Kong |
2–0 | 3–1 | Columbus 500 Cup |
See also
In Spanish: Carl Valentine para niños
