Stern John

Trinidadian footballer with a prolific career

Stern John - Trinidadian footballer with a prolific career
Born

October 30th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

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A Trinidadian footballer played as a forward and contributed significantly to both club and international football. Played for clubs including Columbus Crew and Birmingham City in Major League Soccer and the English Football League. Represented the Trinidad and Tobago national team in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups and World Cup qualifying campaigns. Achieved recognition for scoring goals and demonstrating technical skill on the pitch. His international career included participation in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Scored over 100 goals in club football

Participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Played for Trinidad and Tobago in multiple Gold Cups

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