Chris Kooy facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher John Kooy | ||
| Date of birth | June 11, 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Date of death | August 21, 2020 (aged 38) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2003 | Mount Royal College | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004 | Calgary Mustangs | 12 | (0) |
| 2005–2009 | Calgary Callies | ||
| 2010 | Calgary United (indoor) | 7 | (5) |
| 2011–2012 | FC Edmonton | 51 | (1) |
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Chris Kooy (born June 11, 1982 – died August 21, 2020) was a professional Canadian soccer player. He was known for playing as a Midfielder. He played for several teams, including FC Edmonton in the North American Soccer League.
Who Was Chris Kooy?
Chris Kooy was a talented soccer player from Canada. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He grew to be 6 feet tall. Chris played soccer for many years, both in college and professionally.
Chris Kooy's Early Career
Chris started his soccer journey in college. From 2000 to 2003, he played for Mount Royal College. This helped him prepare for a professional career.
After college, Chris joined the Calgary Mustangs in 2004. He played 12 games for them. From 2005 to 2009, he played for Calgary Callies. He also played indoor soccer for Calgary United in 2010. During that time, he scored 5 goals in 7 games.
Playing for FC Edmonton
In 2009, Chris had a tryout with Livingston, a team in Scotland. Soon after, he joined FC Edmonton. This team was part of the new North American Soccer League.
Chris made his debut for FC Edmonton in 2011. He became an important player for the team. He played in 51 games for FC Edmonton. He also scored one goal for them. His time with FC Edmonton was a big part of his professional career.
Chris Kooy's Legacy
Chris Kooy passed away on August 21, 2020. He was 38 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated Canadian soccer player. His contributions to the sport are still recognized.
