Christopher Venables (born 28 July 1985) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Penybont FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Venables | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1985 | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Penybont FC | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shrewsbury Town FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | Caersws FC | ||
| 2007–2008 | Welshpool Town FC | ||
| 2008–2009 | Aberystwyth Town FC | ||
| 2009–2012 | Llanelli Town AFC | 102 | (19) |
| 2013–2016 | Aberystwyth Town FC | 100 | (75) |
| 2016–2023 | Bala Town FC | 47 | (29) |
| 2023– | Penybont FC | 23 | (20) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Life and career
editVenables was born on 28 July 1985. He is a native of Llandinam, Wales. He attended Llanidloes High School in Wales.[1] He grew up supporting Welsh side Caersws FC. He mainly operates as a midfielder or striker.[2] As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of English side Shrewsbury Town FC.
He started his career with Welsh side Caersws FC. He helped the club win the 2007 Welsh League Cup.[3] In 2007, he signed for Welsh side Welshpool Town FC. In 2008, he signed for Welsh side Aberystwyth Town FC. In 2009, he signed for Welsh side Llanelli Town AFC. In 2013, he returned to Welsh side Aberystwyth Town FC. In 2016, he signed for Welsh side Bala Town FC. He helped the club achieve second place in the league. He helped them win the 2023 Welsh League Cup. In 2023, he signed for Welsh side Penybont FC. He has been described as "one of the most acclaimed players in the league... earned a reputation as one of the most talented and consistent players in the league".[1] He is a Wales C international.
References
edit- ^ a b "Powys football star Venables makes Welsh Premier history". countytimes.co.uk.
- ^ "A tribute to Chris Venables – A true Cymru Premier custodian and Bala's newly found goal-getter". clwbpeldroed.org.
- ^ "The incredible story of Welsh football record breaker Chris Venables". nation.cymru.