Elijah Joseph (born 9 August 1974) is a Saint Lucian former footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 August 1974 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2013 | W Connection | ||
| 2017 | Northern United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1996–2012 | Saint Lucia | 22 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Life and career
editJoseph was born on 9 August 1974. He signed for Trinidadian side W Connection. He was a member of the club's first professional squad.[1] He captained them. He played for them in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. He made the most appearances in their history. He was described as "one of the most talented defenders in the TT Pro League at age 37".[2] He was regarded as one of the most prominent defenders in the Caribbean while playing for them.[3]
In 2017, he signed for Saint Lucian side Northern United. He was a Saint Lucia international. He made twenty-two appearances and scored seven goals while playing for the Saint Lucia national football team. He played for the Saint Lucia national football team for 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification, 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification, 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification, and CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification.
References
edit- ^ "Veteran Joseph back with W Connection". guardian.co.tt.
- ^ "Connection's sacrificial lamb Elijah Joseph". socawarriors.net.
- ^ ""Concentration is the key to victory" Elijah Joseph".
External links
edit- Elijah Joseph at National-Football-Teams.com