Shaun Carey facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shaun Peter Carey | ||
| Date of birth | 13 May 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Kettering, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1995 | Norwich City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2000 | Norwich City | 68 | (0) |
| 2000–2002 | Rushden & Diamonds | 41 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | →Stevenage Borough (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2002–2004 | Chester City | 51 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Hornchurch | 6 | (0) |
| 2005 | Weymouth | 2 | (0) |
| 2005 | Droylsden | 4 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | King's Lynn | 28 | (2) |
| 2008– | Spalding United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1996 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shaun Peter Carey was born on May 13, 1976. He is a former professional football player from England. Shaun played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field.
He started his football journey at Norwich City. After that, he played for several other teams. These included Rushden & Diamonds and Chester City. He also played for Stevenage Borough on loan. Later, he joined clubs like Hornchurch, Weymouth, Droylsden, and King's Lynn.
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Shaun Carey's Football Journey
Starting at Norwich City
Shaun Carey began his professional career with Norwich City. He made his first appearance for the club in September 1995. This was during a Football League Cup match against Torquay. The game took place at Norwich's home stadium, Carrow Road. Shaun played for Norwich City until the year 2000. During his time there, he played in 76 matches before leaving the club.
Playing for Other Clubs
After leaving Norwich, Shaun joined Rushden & Diamonds. He later moved to Chester City. With both Rushden & Diamonds and Chester City, Shaun helped his teams win the Football Conference championship. This is a big achievement in English football.
Shaun also played for other teams. These included Hornchurch, Weymouth, and Droylsden. He then played for King's Lynn and later Spalding United.
Playing for His Country
Shaun Carey was born in England, but he also represented the Republic of Ireland. He played two matches for their under-21 national team in 1996. This shows he was a talented player recognized at an international level.
Life After Playing
After his playing career, Shaun Carey continued to be involved in football. He became an assistant manager at King's Lynn. In the 2006–07 season, he even took over as caretaker manager. During this time, he led the team to the second round of the FA Cup. This is a very famous football competition in England.
In October 2006, Shaun had a special benefit game. This game was between King's Lynn and Norwich City. It was held because he was out injured with a serious leg injury. Today, Shaun works as a sports teacher.
