Nesley Jean (born 16 March 1985) is a former Bahamian international

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player, who played as a striker for the Bahamas national team.

Club career

Jean played for local side

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International career

He made his international debut for

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in an October 2001

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against

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and has earned a total of 13 caps, scoring 5 goals. He has represented his country in 5

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matches. He also played for the national beach soccer team.

International goals

:''Scores and results list Bahamas' goal tally first.''

Managerial career

He retired after injuries and became a coach for the Bahamas U-17 team. He was named national team coach in summer 2014.Soccer game could bring MLS to Bahamas (Nassaau Guardian)
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jean, Nesley 1985 births Living people People from Freeport, Bahamas Association football wingers Bahamian footballers Bahamas international footballers Bears FC players Bahamian football managers Bahamas national football team managers BFA Senior League players