Vashami Allen Explained

Vashami Allen
Birth Date:9 April 1997
Birth Place:All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda
Height:1.83m
Position:Defender
Years1:–2015
Clubs1:All Saints United F.C.
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Fort Road FC
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:All Saints United F.C.
Years4:2017
Clubs4:Central FC
Nationalteam1:Antigua and Barbuda U20
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:Antigua and Barbuda
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0

Vashami Allen (born 9 May 1997 in All Saints, Antigua and Barbuda) is an Antiguan footballer who last operated as defender for Central FC in the TT Pro League. His football ambition is to play in Europe.

Early life

First getting involved in football at his primary school, the Antiguan was identified as a possible talent by coaches there, starting his football career. Growing up, Allen saw Antiguan footballer Dave Carr play frequently for the national team.

Career

Central FC

One of 12 players sent to Central FC on three-week contracts to help the club in its audacious attempt to win three CFU Club Championships in succession,[1] [2] Allen refused to renew his contract with the club after claiming to have been living in poor conditions and not getting a monthly wage.[3]

International

Named on the Antigua and Barbuda Under-20 roster in 2016, the defender helped the team finish second behind Haiti to qualify for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship,[4] getting a spot in the Caribbean qualifying Best Eleven.[4] Making his second senior national team cap against Estonia, Allen nervousness ahead of the game was alleviated by encouragement from the senior players and put up a solid performance.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foreign legion: Central FC fly in 12 players on three-week contracts for Caribbean Cup – Wired868. wired868.com.
  2. Web site: Antiguan Defender Signed By T&T Pro Club. 28 April 2017.
  3. Web site: Antigua players refused to renew TT Pro League contracts – SPORT Caraibe. www.sportcaraibe.com.
  4. Web site: CONCACAF Q&A: Vashami Allen (All Saints United and Antigua & Barbuda). CONCACAF.
  5. Web site: Allen relishes dual Antigua & Barbuda role. CONCACAF.