Kevin Austin facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Levi Austin | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Hackney, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 2018 (aged 45) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Scunthorpe United (Youth Team Coach) |
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| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1993 | Saffron Walden Town | 8 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Leyton Orient | 109 | (3) |
| 1996–1999 | Lincoln City | 128 | (2) |
| 1999–2001 | Barnsley | 3 | (0) |
| 2000–2000 | → Brentford (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Cambridge United | 6 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Kettering Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | Bristol Rovers | 56 | (0) |
| 2004–2008 | Swansea City | 117 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Chesterfield | 54 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Darlington | 12 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Boston United (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Boston United | 25 | (0) |
| Total | 538 | (5) | |
| National team | |||
| 2000–20?? | Trinidad & Tobago | 7 | (0) |
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Kevin Levi Austin (born February 12, 1973 – died November 23, 2018) was a professional footballer. He was born in England but also played for the national team of Trinidad and Tobago. After his playing career, he became a youth team coach for Scunthorpe United.
Kevin Austin's Football Journey
Kevin Austin was a talented defender who played football from 1992 until 2012. He was known for his strong defense on the field.
He played over 100 league games for three different clubs: Leyton Orient, Lincoln City, and Swansea City. That's a lot of matches!
Kevin also played for several other teams in the Football League. These included Barnsley, Brentford, Cambridge United, Bristol Rovers, and Chesterfield.
Beyond the main leagues, Austin also played for non-league teams. These teams included Saffron Walden Town, Kettering Town, Darlington, and Boston United.
A Sad Farewell
In April 2018, Kevin Austin was diagnosed with a serious illness. He sadly passed away on November 23, 2018, at the age of 45.
