Marvin Phillip (born 1 August 1984) is a Trinidadian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AC Port of Spain and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He made his debut for Trinidad and Tobago against Panama on 31 January 2007.[1]
Club career
Phillip played as a striker at schoolboy level, but retrained to become a goalkeeper before turning professional. Phillips once played a full season for his college team Presentation College San Fernando as a striker, where he top scored for his school. He has also won domestic titles as a cricketer.
Phillips has played for several domestic clubs in Trinidad and Tobago.
In 2019, he moved to India and signed with I-League side NEROCA on a season-long deal.[2] He appeared in twelve league games as they finished the 2019–20 season on ninth position.[citation needed]
International career
In December 2008, Phillip's international career came into doubt after he was stabbed in the back in Hardbargain, but the goalkeeper made a full recovery and was able to play, in the absence of Clayton Ince, in World Cup qualifying matches in 2009.[3] Phillip was called up and featured in the 2021 Gold Cup for Trinidad.[4]
Personal life
In May 2014, Adella Gill, the mother of his Phillip's first child, died from heart failure. In July, his 10-month-old son, Matai, also died.[5]
References
- ^ "Player Profile - Marvin Phillip". SocaWarriors.net. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
- ^ Bailey, Joel (23 March 2021). "Marvin Phillip eager to help less experienced Soca Warriors". newsday.co.tt. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Marvin thankful for life". SocaWarriors.net. 30 December 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
- ^ "Phillip superb as Trinidad & Tobago earn draw vs. Mexico". 9 July 2021.
- ^ "T&T CAMP IN MOURNING FOLLOWING DEATH OF MARVIN PHILLIP'S SON". ttffonline.com. 6 June 2014. Archived from the original on 10 July 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
External links
- Marvin Phillip at National-Football-Teams.com
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