John Wilkinson (Singaporean footballer)

John Wilkinson (Singaporean footballer)

Infobox Football biography
playername = John Wilkinson


fullname = John Wilkinson
nickname = Wilko
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1979|8|24
cityofbirth = Exeter
countryofbirth = England
height = convert|5|ft|10|in|m|2|abbr=on
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 1995-2001
2001-2002
2002-2004
2005
2007-
clubs = Exeter City
Tiverton Town
Woodlands Wellington
Geylang United
SAFFC
caps(goals) = 22 (2)
0? (?)
0? (?)
0? (?)
0? (?)
currentclub = SAFFC
clubnumber = 10
national team number = 14
position = Midfielder
nationalyears = 2007-
nationalteam = Singapore
nationalcaps(goals) = 15 (4)
pcupdate = April 27, 2008
ntupdate = April 27, 2008

John Wilkinson (born 24 August 1979 in Exeter, England) is a professional soccer player who plays for the Singapore Armed Forces Football Club (SAFFC) and the Singapore national football team.

Club career

Wilkinson played for Exeter City before joining SAFFC in 2007.

International career

Wilkinson became a Singapore citizen, after marrying a Singaporean, thus allowing him to play international football for Singapore.

He was called up to the national team (consisted of 32) for a series for friendly matches against North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. He debuted in the second half against North Korea and even got an assist. He scored his first international goal when he broke the deadlock in the 1-1 draw against Gulf Cup champions, UAE.

He also scored in the 4-0 romp over Palestine in a World Cup 2010 qualifying match on the 8 October 2007.

Wilkinson adds a creative factor for the Singapore team, threading useful passes, being part of fast counter attacks and even an eye for goal.

Personal life

Wilkinson was born a British citizen, but after marrying a Singaporean, opted for Singaporean citizenship.

External links

* [http://www.fas.org.sg/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=2672 Profile at Football Association of Singapore Website]
* [http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/02/05/i_hadnt_even_heard_of_singapor.html Interview with John Wilkinson]
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* [http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=24440 National Football Teams]


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