Chris Lester facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher James Lester | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Warrington Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013–2015 | Bolton Wanderers | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Chester (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Warrington Town | 7 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | City of Liverpool | ||
| 2018–2019 | Warrington Rylands | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013 | Northern Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Christopher James Lester, born on October 27, 1994, is a professional football player from Northern Ireland. He used to play as a midfielder for teams like Bolton Wanderers in the Championship league.
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Chris Lester's Football Journey
Starting Out at Bolton
Chris Lester began his football career at a young age. He joined the Bolton Wanderers academy when he was under 14 years old. He showed great skill in the club's youth teams, playing for the Under-18 and Under-21 squads. Because of his excellent performance, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
First Team Chances
Chris was a substitute for Bolton Wanderers in an FA Cup game against Sunderland. He was also a substitute in a league match against Middlesbrough. To get more playing time, he went on loan to Chester in 2013 for one month. He was even nominated for a "Rising Star" award in September 2013.
On April 22, 2014, Chris made his official debut for Bolton's first team. He came into the game as a substitute in the 77th minute against Leicester City.
Moving On
In March 2015, Chris had a trial with Hartlepool United. He even scored a goal in his first game for their reserve team. On May 15, 2015, Chris Lester left Bolton Wanderers along with several other players.
Playing for His Country
Northern Ireland Under-21s
In May 2013, Chris Lester was asked to play for the Northern Ireland Under-21 squad. He was able to play for them because his grandfather was from Northern Ireland. Chris made his debut for the Northern Ireland U21 team on May 30, 2013. They played against Cyprus U21.
