Thomas Hunter (soccer)

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Thomas Hunter
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-06-07) 7 June 1988 (age 35)
Place of birth Charlotte, North Carolina, United States [1]
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
2006–2009 Wofford Terriers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2013 Chattanooga FC
2014– Atlanta Silverbacks 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2, 2014

Thomas Hunter (born June 7, 1988) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.

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Career

Early career

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hunter started his youth career attending various camps in England, Denmark, Sweden, and the United States. [1] He then joined the Wofford College Terriers in 2006. He played there till 2009. [1] After college Hunter joined National Premier Soccer League side Chattanooga FC where he played for four seasons. [2] While with Chattanooga, Hunter was named to the 2011 NPSL All-Star Team and led his team to the NPSL finals in 2012. [2]

Atlanta Silverbacks

On May 1, 2014, after an injury to Derby Carrillo, it was announced that Hunter had signed for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League. [2] He made his professional debut for the side on June 7, 2014, against Indy Eleven. Hunter came on as a 32nd-minute substitute for Eric Ati and conceded two penalties as the game ended in a 3–3 draw. [3]

Career statistics

As of July 3, 2014 [4]
ClubSeasonLeagueLeague CupU.S. Open Cup CONCACAF Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta Silverbacks 2014 NASL 100010
Career total1000000010

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Thomas Hunter - 2008 Men's Soccer". Wofford University. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "SILVERBACKS SIGN PAIR OF GOALKEEPERS". Atlanta Silverbacks Football Club. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  3. "Atlanta Silverbacks vs Indy Eleven 3 - 3". Soccerway. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  4. Thomas Hunter at Soccerway