Dexter St John
| Dexter St John | |
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| Nationality: | St Samuel |
| Position: | Centre Forward |
| Place of Birth: | Capriso, Lyonais Province, St Samuel |
| Date of Birth: | 22/11/1973 |
| Caps: | 112 |
| Goals: | 92 |
| Clubs Played For: | South Maria City, Isadora City, Hampton Wanderers |
Dexter Solomon St John (born 22nd November 1973 in Capriso, Lyonais Province, is a legendary professional footballer from St Samuel, currently playing centre forward for Hampton Wanderers and retired from Internation football.
Early life
One of six children, Dexter was raised in the Waterside District of Capriso. He was a mediocre student as he soon discovered his love for football and preferred playing over studying. At the tender age of seven, he was able to attend a football academy and was soon spotted by a scout from local team Capriso FC.
In the early 1980s, he couldn't get his foot in the door as he was rejected from the youth squads of Saint Maria FC, AC Solina and Marienburg United. Dexter continued to play for Capriso FC's youth team and at the age of 15 was signed by South Maria City.
Club career
Dexter went on to become a skillfull and popular striker for South Maria City, where he spent four seasons, until he was signed by Kings Division side, Isadora City for £1,000,000. Dexter remained at Isadora City for six years, where he quickly became the crowds favourite and a deadly striker.
In 1998 Dexter was sold to Hampton Wanderers for a record £25,000,000, after turning down the chance to play for league champions Marienburg United. Dexter St John has been at Hampton Wanderers for 9 seasons and has stated that he would like to return to either of his boyhood clubs, South Maria City, who are currently in Division 1 or Capriso FC, currently in Division 9.
National Team
Dexter St John made his International debut for St Samuel at the age of 17 in 1990, having U-18's from the age of 14. He went on to win 112 caps for his country, scoring 92 goals and representing his country in four World Cup Qualifiers. At the end of the World Cup Qualifiers 37 he announced his international retirement.
