Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
English footballer, played for Wolverhampton
Born
March 29th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Born in 1986, this footballer began his career at Manchester United, progressing through the youth ranks before moving to Plymouth Argyle. A forward known for scoring, he transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2008. He contributed to Wolverhampton's promotion to the Premier League in 2009, playing a vital role in their attack. Injuries impacted career progression, but he also played for various clubs in the lower divisions in England.
Scored 25 goals in a season for Wolverhampton
Achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2009
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