Philibert Jones (born 12 November 1964) is a former international footballer from Trinidad and Tobago who played as a striker. He is currently the Assistant Coach at United Petrotrin in the TT Pro League.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Philibert Theodore Jones | ||
Date of birth | 12 November 1964 | ||
Place of birth | San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | United Petrotrin (Assistant) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1993 | United Petrotrin | ||
1994–1996 | Charlotte Eagles | ||
1997–1998 | United Petrotrin | ||
2000 | Charlotte Eagles | 4 | (0) |
International career | |||
Trinidad and Tobago | |||
Managerial career | |||
2008– | United Petrotrin (Assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editAmongst his professional clubs was the Charlotte Eagles in the United States, where he scored 18 goals in the 1996 season.[2] Jones also played for United Petrotrin in Trinidad.
Jones also played at international level, and participated at a number of tournaments including the 1989 Caribbean Championship,[3] and the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[4] He also appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[5]
Personal life
editHis nephew is current player Kenwyne Jones.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Philbert Jones". Soca Warriors. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer, 1996". US Soccer Archives. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ "Caribbean Championship 1989". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ "1991 MATCHES - NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ^ Philibert Jones – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ George Caulkin (19 April 2008). "Grateful Kenwyne Jones climbs towards goal". The Times.[dead link ]
- ^ Simon Bird (19 April 2008). "Kenwyne: Football saved me a call-up". The Daily Mirror. Retrieved 22 August 2009.