Lloyd Dyer

English footballer with notable club career

Lloyd Dyer - English footballer with notable club career
Born

September 13th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Born in 1982, a professional football career began at 16 with Walsall. Played as a winger and featured prominently for several clubs, including a significant tenure at Leicester City. Contributed to Leicester's championship win in the 2013-2014 season and helped the team secure promotion to the Premier League. Dyer also played for clubs like Millwall, Watford, and AFC Wimbledon, before retiring. As a reliable player, noted for pace and skill on the ball.

Played for Leicester City during 2012-2015

Won the Football League Championship in 2014

Contributed to multiple team promotions

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