Casey Castle (born 22 August 1991) is a well known Bermudian

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Club career

College

In 2008, Castle joined

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. In 2010, Castle played college football for

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in the United States. Scoring 11 goals in 16 games, he was named Rookie of the Year in the 2011 North Atlantic Conference while being named in the All-Tournament Team.

North America

In 2011, Castle joined

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and finished sixth in his inaugural

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Mid Atlantic Division season. In April 2014, he was drafted by

side

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. Following the dissolution of the Hogges, the club's owner ensured a deal could be completed after the side pulled out of the league prior to the 2013 season. In 2015, Castle lined-up for Hamilton Paris. In March 2015, he took part in the Soccerviza Auburndale Florida Combine in Orlando and was offered trials in Iceland and Finland. In September 2015, Castle returned to

for a second spell.

England

In July 2016, Castle moved to England in hope of signing of a professional contract. In August 2016, he joined Combined Counties Premier Division club Walton & Hersham in the ninth tier. He made four league appearances for the Swans, as well as substitute cameos in the

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and Combined Counties Challenge Cup. Castle also made six appearances for the Walton & Hersham Reserves in the Suburban League South Division. His early performances saw him attract scouts from non-league clubs

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and Hampton & Richmond Borough, as well as Championship side

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International career

In August 2008, Castle made his debut for

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. Featuring against

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in a

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qualification match, he immediately scored a brace. He scored a third international goal in as many matches when Bermuda beat

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in March 2015. At the youth level he featured on various squads ranging from under-14 to under-23.

International goals

Personal life

Castle is the son of former son

defender and coach Jack Castle.Castle ready to seize his Scandinavian opportunity
- Royal Gazette He majored in finance during his time in America.

References

1991 births Living people People from Southampton Parish, Bermuda Men's association football forwards Bermudian footballers Bermuda men's international footballers PHC Zebras players Bermuda Hogges F.C. players IMG Academy Bradenton players Bermudian expatriate footballers Walton & Hersham F.C. players Expatriate soccer players in the United States USL League Two players Bermuda men's youth international footballers Bermuda men's under-20 international footballers Bermudian expatriate sportspeople in the United States Indianapolis Greyhounds men's soccer players {{Bermuda-footy-bio-stub