Steve Mildenhall
English footballer and goalkeeper
Born
May 13th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played as a goalkeeper in English football, beginning his career at Southampton. Had successful spells at various clubs, including a notable tenure at Grimsby Town. Contributed to the team's promotion to League One during the 2011-2012 season. Also played for other clubs, showcasing consistent performances.
Played for Southampton
Achieved promotion with Grimsby Town
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