Jon Stead
Professional footballer; played for multiple clubs
Born
April 7th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a forward in professional football. Initiated a career in football with Huddersfield Town, progressing to clubs such as Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers. Achieved a notable spell with Bradford City, contributing to the team's success in various competitions. Later, played for clubs including Carlisle United, Oldham Athletic, and Accrington Stanley. Retired from professional play while leaving a mark in the lower leagues of English football.
Played for Huddersfield Town
Scored crucial goals for Bradford City
Competitively participated in EFL competitions
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