Michael Kightly
Footballer, played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Born
January 24th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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An English footballer, played primarily as a winger. Career began at the youth level with Grays Athletic. Made a significant impact in the Football League, particularly with Wolverhampton Wanderers, contributing to their promotion to the Premier League in 2009. Later played for several clubs, including Watford and Port Vale, displaying consistent performance in English football.
Contributed to Wolverhampton Wanderers' promotion to the Premier League in 2009
Scored key goals in Football League matches
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