Gavin Hoy Explained

Gavin Hoy
Fullname:Gavin Michael Van Bendegem-Hoy
Birth Date:7 September 1992
Birth Place:Canada
Height:1.72 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Wellington Olympic
Clubnumber:23
Collegeyears1:2011–2014
College1:Oakland Golden Grizzlies
Years1:2008
Clubs1:Thunder Bay Chill
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2013
Clubs2:Thunder Bay Chill
Caps2:23
Goals2:2
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Olympia Warriors
Years4:2017–2021
Clubs4:Hawke's Bay United
Caps4:49
Goals4:6
Years5:2022
Clubs5:North Wellington
Caps5:15
Goals5:5
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Wellington Olympic
Caps6:36
Goals6:12

Gavin Michael Van Bendegem-Hoy (born 7 September 1992) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Wellington Olympic.

Early life

Hoy started his career with Canadian side Thunder Bay Chill at the age of sixteen. He started playing piano as a high school student.[1]

Career

In 2016,Hoy signed for Australian side Olympia Warriors. In 2017, he signed for New Zealand side Hawke's Bay United. In 2022, he signed for New Zealand side North Wellington. In 2023, he signed for New Zealand side Wellington Olympic. He has won the Chatham Cup.[2]

Style of play

Hoy mainly operates as a midfielder. He has operated as a "pocket forward" while playing for New Zealand side Hawke's Bay United.[3]

Personal life

Hoy was born in 1992 in Canada. He has worked in the information technology industry.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Canadian footballer brightening a Napier backpackers with his piano skills. nzherald.co.nz.
  2. Web site: Gavin Hoy relishes freedom under new Hawke's Bay United regime. nzherald.co.nz.
  3. Web site: Versatile United midfielder's ready to share load. hbapp.co.nz.
  4. Web site: Having Won It All In New Zealand, Gavin Hoy Heads Back To Work. northerntribune.ca.