Casey Castle (born 22 August 1991) is a well known Bermudian footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Casey Castle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Southampton Parish, Bermuda | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Thomas Terriers | ||
| 2011–2013 | Indianapolis Greyhounds | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2011 | PHC Zebras | ||
| 2011–2012 | Bermuda Hogges | ||
| 2014 | IMG Academy Bradenton | ||
| 2015 | Hamilton Paris | ||
| 2015–2016 | PHC Zebras | ||
| 2016 | Walton & Hersham | 6 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| Bermuda U20[2] | |||
| Bermuda U23 | |||
| 2008– | Bermuda | 3 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 December 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 December 2016 | |||
Club career
editCollege
editIn 2008, Castle joined PHC Zebras. In 2010, Castle played college football for Thomas College in the United States.[3] Scoring 11 goals in 16 games, he was named Rookie of the Year in the 2011 North Atlantic Conference while being named in the All-Tournament Team.[4]
North America
editIn 2011, Castle joined Bermuda Hogges and finished sixth in his inaugural Premier Development League Mid Atlantic Division season.[5]
In April 2014, he was drafted by Premier Development League side IMG Academy Bradenton. Following the dissolution of the Hogges, the club's owner ensured a deal could be completed after the side pulled out of the league prior to the 2013 season.[6]
In 2015, Castle lined-up for Hamilton Paris.[7] In March 2015, he took part in the Soccerviza Auburndale Florida Combine in Orlando and was offered trials in Iceland and Finland.[8] In September 2015, Castle returned to PHC Zebras for a second spell.
England
editIn July 2016, Castle moved to England in hope of signing of a professional contract. In August 2016, he joined Combined Counties Premier Division club Walton & Hersham in the ninth tier.[9] He made four league appearances for the Swans, as well as substitute cameos in the FA Vase and Combined Counties Challenge Cup.[10]
Castle also made six appearances for the Walton & Hersham Reserves in the Suburban League South Division. His early performances saw him attract scouts from non-league clubs Dulwich Hamlet and Hampton & Richmond Borough, as well as Championship side Reading.[11]
International career
editIn August 2008, Castle made his debut for Bermuda. Featuring against Saint Martin in a CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification match, he immediately scored a brace. He scored a third international goal in as many matches when Bermuda beat Grenada in March 2015.[12]
At the youth level he featured on various squads ranging from under-14 to under-23.[13]
International goals
edit| N. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30 August 2008 | Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands |  Saint Martin |
6–0 | 7–0 | 2008 Caribbean Cup |
| 2. | 30 August 2008 | Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands | Saint Martin |
7–0 | 7–0 | 2008 Caribbean Cup |
| 3. | 8 March 2015 | National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda |  Grenada |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly match |
Personal life
editCastle is the son of former son PHC Zebras defender and coach Jack Castle.[12] He majored in finance during his time in America.[3]
References
edit- ^ "40-Player National Team Roster: 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup: Bermuda" (PDF). CONCACAF. p. 1. Retrieved 20 May 2019 – via Bernews.
- ^ "Bermuda Knocked Out of World Cup Qualifer [sic]". Bernews. 23 January 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Thomas". thomasathletics.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Castle Earns Rookie of the Year and Four Other Terriers Earn Honors – Thomas". athletics.thomas.edu. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Casey Castle". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Bermuda foursome join IMG Academy | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Casey Castle – Player Profile – Football". Eurosport Australia. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Castle ready to seize his Scandinavian opportunity | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Walton & Hersham F.C. Player Profiles... – Official Walton & Hersham FC | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Results | Walton & Hersham Football Club". waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Castle feeling rejuvenated by new role | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Soccer". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ a b Castle ready to seize his Scandinavian opportunity - Royal Gazette
- ^ "Casey Castle bio". Indianapolis Greyhounds Athletics. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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