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football career in 2009, at the age of 18, with

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in his native

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. After three seasons with the ''San Juan Kings'', Bateau made a switch to fellow Pro League club

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. However, Bateau later made a transfer after one month to K.V. Mechelen of the

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prior to the

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season.

Club career

Early career

Bateau spent his early career in his native

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with

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of the

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. In his three seasons with the ''San Juan Kings'', Bateau appeared in 16 matches and scored four goals. However, after the club dissolved due to financial difficulties following the 2011–12 season, Bateau switched to

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. In August 2012, before playing a match for his new club, Bateau received a trial with

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of the

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. Since Bateau is not a

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player, his salary became a block for a transfer to the Eredivisie club.

KV Mechelen

On 13 September 2012, Bateau signed a one-year contract with an option for two additional years with K.V. Mechelen of the

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. Sheldon made his league debut on 6 October coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute in a 0–2 defeat to

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. On 31 October, Sheldon made his first start for the club against OH Leuven that resulted in a 1–3 loss. Afterwards, Bateau solidified a place in the starting line-up as a

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and appeared in 11 league matches, including five consecutive starts, prior to the

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winter break. His consistent form resulted in Sheldon signing a two-year contract extension, on 18 January 2013, keeping him at Mechelen until the end of the 2014–15 season. On 27 April, Bateau scored his first two league goals during a play-off match against

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that provided his club a vital 2–0 win. Bateau concluded his first season in Belgium with 22 league appearances and two goals. Sheldon started the 2013–14 season as a regular in defence for Mechelen.

Kairat

On 27 June 2017, Bateau signed for

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side

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on loan for the remainder of Kairat's

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season. On 29 December 2017, Krylia Sovetov Samara announced that they had agreed to extend Bateau's loan to Kairat for an additional year.

Sarpsborg 08

On 14 February 2019,

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announced that they had signed Bateau for the 2019 season.

Samsunspor

On 9 January 2022, Bateau signed a 2.5-year contract with

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on a one year loan. He made his debut on the next day against Beerschot, coming off in the 75th minute for

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.

International career

Bateau has been

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at under-17, under-20, under-23 Olympic team, and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Bateau made his debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team on 6 February 2013 in a match against

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playing the entire match which ended in a 0–2 loss for the ''Soca Warriors''. On 5 September, Bateau made a substitute appearance in a 3–3 draw against the

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. In the following match, Bateau started and led the ''Soca Warriors'' to a 3–1 win over

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to claim third place in the

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. Sheldon continued as a starter in Stephen Hart's back-line during the next two international matches against

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and

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. On 4 June 2014, Bateau started in a 3–0 loss during a send-off series match for

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at Estadio Monumental prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Four days later, Bateau made an additional start in centre defence before being replaced by

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in the 72nd minute for the ''Soca Warriors'' in a 2–0 loss to

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in

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.

Career statistics

Club

International

:''As of 25 March 2021''

International goals

:''Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first.''

References

External links