Kevon Declan Neaves (born October 24, 1985) was a Trinidadian

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who last played for Club Sando in the

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Career

Early career

Born in Mount Hope, Neaves was raised in Petit Valley,

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. He went on to play for St. Anthony's College, where he helped the team win three Intercollegiate Championships and was named the 2005 Trinidad High School Player of the Year. He then relocated to the

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playing in the

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for the

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. He made 12 appearances while scoring once for the farm team of Dutch club

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before playing Division I

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for the

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until 2008.

Köping FF

In 2008 Neaves relocated to

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, signing with Division 2 team

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. He played two season with the club before returning to Trinidad and Tobago.

T&TEC

In 2010, Neaves joined the

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playing in the

, the 2nd tier of professional football in Trinidad. After his debut season, Neaves was named as one of the top “Five Players of the Year” as the “Electricity Boys”, as T&TEC FC were called, finished at the top of the standings, qualifying for the

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in the process, the top flight of football in Trinidad and Tobago. The following season saw T&TEC finish in second place to

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, finishing as runners-up in both the

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as well as the

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before relegating back to the National Super League two seasons later.

Westside Superstarz

In 2013, he signed with Westside Superstarz F.C. playing in the National Super League once more.

Club Sando

In 2014, he signed with Club Sando remaining in the same league.

International career

Having progressed through the youth ranks of the Soca Wariors, Neaves made his debut for the

first team under manager

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in a 2–0 victory against

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on 28 February 2006. He made his second appearance on 29 February 2012 against

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in a 4–0 away win.

Career statistics

International

:''Statistics accurate as of match played 29 February 2012.''

Honours

Club

;T&TEC *

: ** Winner (1): 2010 *

** Runner-up (1):

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** Runner-up (1):

Individual

Topscorer: 2010

External links

Player Profile - Kevon Neaves
at Soca Warriors Online

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Neaves, Kevon 1985 births Living people Association football midfielders Trinidad and Tobago footballers Trinidad and Tobago international footballers Expatriate soccer players in the United States Expatriate footballers in Sweden Trinidad and Tobago expatriate sportspeople in the United States Trinidad and Tobago expatriate sportspeople in Sweden South Florida Bulls men's soccer players Ajax Orlando Prospects players MD FF Köping players USL League Two players TT Pro League players TT Super League players