Louis Carey

Football player infobox
playername = Louis Carey


fullname = Louis Anthony Carey
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1977|1|22
cityofbirth = Bristol
countryofbirth = England
height = height|meters=1.78
currentclub = Bristol City
position = Defender
clubnumber = 6
youthyears =
youthclubs = Bristol City
years = 1995-2004
2004-2005
2005-
clubs = Bristol City
Coventry City
Bristol City
caps(goals) = 312 (5)
023 (0)
129 (5)
nationalyears =
nationalteam = Scotland U21
nationalcaps(goals) = 001 (0)
pcupdate = 15:02, 09 April 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate = 10:43, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

Louis Anthony Carey (born January 22, 1977 in Bristol) is a central defender currently playing for Bristol City. Though born in England, Carey is eligible to play for Scotland at international level through his grandparents, and has played once for Scotland's under-21 team.

Bristol City

Although Louis Carey is a self-proclaimed Bristol Rovers supporter, he came up through the ranks at Bristol City made his City debut in October 1995 and was a regular in the first team both as a right back and centre back for 9 seasons, and was part of the side which won promotion to the Championship in 1997/1998. He signed a four year deal in July 2000, but when that expired he rejected a new contract offer from Bristol City which allowed Coventry City to sign him on a free transfer.

Coventry City

Carey spent 6 months at Highfield Road under Peter Reid and was in and out of the first team, playing 27 games in all competitions before then Bristol City manager Brian Tinnion signed him back after his contract was cancelled.

Return to Bristol City

Carey signed a 2 and a half year deal in January 2005, and has been a regular in the side ever since. Carey was made Bristol City captain after the imprisonment of Steve Brooker and has held on to the position ever since. He won his second promotion in 2006/2007 as Bristol City finished second in League One and then signed a new two year contract in July 2007.

Carey is known for his consistent and commanding performances in central defence, but also scored the winning goal against Swansea City and twice against Gillingham in 2006. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/4796174.stm Bristol City 6-0 Gillingham] ] Carey made his 500th appearance in all competitions for Bristol City against Plymouth Argyle on 15 March 2008.

Trivia

*Carey was the only Bristol City player to hit the Crossbar during Soccer AM's Crossbar Challenge Feature.
*He grew up in the Bedminster area of South Bristol, but now lives with his family in Flax Bourton.
*Carey has broken his nose 3 times on the football pitch, the most recent was after a collision with Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis. He played on the following weekend.

References

Links

* [http://www.bcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Squad/ProfilesDetail/0,,10327~8943,00.html Official Profile]
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