Thomas Hunter (soccer)
Thomas Hunter (born June 7, 1988) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 7 June 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States[1] | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
2006–2009 | Wofford Terriers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | Chattanooga FC | ||
2014– | Atlanta Silverbacks | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2, 2014 |
Career
Early career
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hunter started his youth career attending various camps in England, Denmark, Sweden, and the United States.[1] He then joined the Wofford College Terriers in 2006. He played there till 2009.[1] After college Hunter joined National Premier Soccer League side Chattanooga FC where he played for four seasons.[2] While with Chattanooga, Hunter was named to the 2011 NPSL All-Star Team and led his team to the NPSL finals in 2012.[2]
Atlanta Silverbacks
On May 1, 2014, after an injury to Derby Carrillo, it was announced that Hunter had signed for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the North American Soccer League.[2] He made his professional debut for the side on June 7, 2014, against Indy Eleven. Hunter came on as a 32nd-minute substitute for Eric Ati and conceded two penalties as the game ended in a 3–3 draw.[3]
Career statistics
- As of July 3, 2014[4]
Club | Season | League | League Cup | U.S. Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Atlanta Silverbacks | 2014 | NASL | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
- "Thomas Hunter - 2008 Men's Soccer". Wofford University. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- "SILVERBACKS SIGN PAIR OF GOALKEEPERS". Atlanta Silverbacks Football Club. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- "Atlanta Silverbacks vs Indy Eleven 3 - 3". Soccerway. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
- Thomas Hunter at Soccerway