David Atiba Charles
CM (born 29 September 1977) is a
Trinidadian
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former professional
footballer
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who played as a
defender for several clubs as well as the
Trinidad and Tobago national team.
In 2006 he left
W Connection
W Connection Football Club is a football club from Trinidad and Tobago, which currently plays in the TT Pro League. The club plays its home games at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. The club's offices are based at the Point Lisas Industria ...
to join Northern Irish club
Glenavon.
He was a regular for the
Trinidad and Tobago national team during his career and was included in their squad for the
2006 FIFA World Cup
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in Germany. Along with the other players on the 2006 World Cup squad, Charles was awarded the
Chaconia Medal
The Chaconia Medal is the second highest state decoration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Established in 1969, the medal honours long and meritorious service to promote national welfare or community spirit. It is awarded in three classes: ...
.
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1977 births
Living people
Trinidad and Tobago footballers
Association football defenders
Trinidad and Tobago international footballers
2006 FIFA World Cup players
2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup players
USL First Division players
Rochester New York FC players
W Connection F.C. players
TT Pro League players
Trinidad and Tobago expatriate footballers
Expatriate association footballers in Northern Ireland
Trinidad and Tobago expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Expatriate soccer players in the United States
Recipients of the Chaconia Medal
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