Mark Bowen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mark Rosslyn Bowen | ||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Neath, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1983-1987 1987-1996 1996-1997 1997 1997-1999 1999 |
Tottenham Hotspur Norwich City West Ham United Shimizu S-Pulse Charlton Athletic Wigan Athletic |
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| National team | |||
| 1986-1997 | Wales | ||
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Mark Bowen (born 7 December 1963) is a former Welsh football player. He was a talented defender. Mark played for many famous clubs in England. He also proudly represented his home country, Wales, in international matches.
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Mark Bowen's Football Journey: Club Career
Mark Bowen started his professional football career in 1983. He played for several different clubs during his time as a player. A defender's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Playing for Tottenham Hotspur
Mark began his career at Tottenham Hotspur. This is a big club in England. He played there for four years, from 1983 to 1987. It was a great start for a young player.
Time at Norwich City
After Tottenham, Mark moved to Norwich City. This was where he spent most of his playing career. He stayed with Norwich City for nine years, from 1987 to 1996. During his time there, he became a very important player for the team. He helped them achieve good results in the top leagues.
Later Club Adventures
After leaving Norwich, Mark played for a few other clubs. He joined West Ham United for a season. Then, he had a short but interesting experience playing in Japan for Shimizu S-Pulse. This was a unique chance to play football in a different country.
He returned to England to play for Charlton Athletic. He spent two years there. Finally, he finished his playing career at Wigan Athletic in 1999.
Representing His Country: International Career
Mark Bowen also had a successful international career. He played for the Wales national team. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any footballer.
Playing for Wales
Mark played for Wales from 1986 to 1997. He appeared in 41 matches for his country. He scored 3 goals for Wales during his international career. This shows he was a key player for his national team for over a decade.
