Christopher Ziadie Explained

Christopher Ziadie
Fullname:Christopher Patrick Ziadie
Birth Place:Kingston, Jamaica
Death Place:Florida, United States
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1980–1985
Youthclubs1:St. George’s College
Collegeyears1:1985–1986
College1:Suffield Academy
Collegeyears2:1986–1989
College2:Columbia Lions
Clubs1:Kingston Lions
Goals2:Constant Spring F.C
Nationalteam1:Jamaica U17
Nationalteam2:Jamaica U20
Nationalteam3:Jamaica U23
Nationalyears4:1992–1993
Nationalteam4:Jamaica
Nationalcaps4:6
Nationalgoals4:0
Managerclubs1:Real Mona
Managerclubs2:Jamaica U20 (assistant)
Managerclubs3:Waterhouse

Christopher Patrick Ziadie (8 July 1967 – 18 September 2022) was a Jamaican professional football player and manager who played as a midfielder. He made six appearances for the Jamaica national team.

Coaching career

Following his retirement, Ziadie went into management, being named assistant coach of the Jamaica under-20 team in 1999, having previously been coaching Real Mona.[1] He was also head coach at Waterhouse.[2]

Personal life

Hailing from a footballing family, Ziadie's father was former Jamaican international Dennis Ziadie. His brothers Craig and Nick also represented Jamaica.[3]

While giving a speech at the Columbia University's athletic awards banquet in 1989, Ziadie caused uproar when he gave a speech offending a number of people. His speech was stopped mid-way through by athletic director Al Paul, after numerous people had already left the banquet in protest, and fencer David Mandell had thrown a chair on stage.[4]

Death

Chris Ziadie died on 18 September 2022, in the United States at age 55 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was survived by his son Ryan and his daughter Chelsea.[5] [6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica199240
199320
Total60

Notes and References

  1. Web site: July News Update. 29 July 1999. 25 February 2022. thereggaeboyz.com.
  2. Web site: W/house pass Tivoli test. Audley. Boyd. 19 November 2001. 25 February 2022. old.jamaica-gleaner.com.
  3. Web site: With Jamaica calling, Ziadie must decide if he should wait for Arena . Robert. Wagman. https://web.archive.org/web/20080908014959/http://www.soccertimes.com/mls/2001/apr12.htm. 8 September 2008. 25 February 2022. dead.
  4. Web site: Kehoe leaves ad job at Mount St. Mary's. 3 May 1990. 25 February 2022. washingtonpost.com.
  5. Web site: 19 September 2022 . Former national player Chris Ziadie is dead . 17 November 2022 . jamaica-gleaner.com . en.
  6. Web site: Staff Writer . 23 September 2022 . Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending September 23rd, 2022 . 17 November 2022 . Jamaicans.com . en-US.