Silvio Spann

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Silvio Spann is a former Trinidad and Tobagonian footballer who played professionally in various countries including Italy, Japan, Croatia, and Wales.

He began his professional career with Yokohama FC in Japan in 2005.

Spann played for Wrexham A.F.C. from 2007 to 2010, where he wore the number 16 shirt.

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Биография

Early Life

Silvio Spann is a former Trinidad and Tobagonian footballer known for his dynamic playing style as a midfielder. He began his professional career in 2001 with W Connection F.C., a club in his home country, before making a significant move to Europe.

Career

Spann's career took him across several countries, including Italy, Japan, Croatia, and Wales. He played for A.C. Perugia Calcio and S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio in Italy before moving to Japan to join Yokohama FC in 2005. After a brief stint in Japan, he returned to Trinidad and Tobago, re-signing with W Connection F.C. before embarking on a trial with Sunderland in 2007. He eventually signed a three-year contract with Wrexham A.F.C., where he made a notable impact, scoring his first goal in a match against Notts County. Despite being transfer listed in 2008, he remained with Wrexham until the end of the 2009-10 season.

On the international stage, Spann made his debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in July 2002. He was selected for the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad but had to withdraw due to a hamstring injury. However, he made headlines during the 2007 Gold Cup by scoring a remarkable free kick from over 40 meters against El Salvador.

Personal Life

Silvio Spann's passion for football runs in the family; his younger brother, Silas Spann, is also a member of the Trinidad and Tobago national team, showcasing the family's dedication to the sport. Silvio's journey through various leagues and countries reflects his resilience and commitment to football, making him a notable figure in Trinidad and Tobago's sporting history.

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Club career

Spann has played in Italy, for Perugia and Sambenedettese. His move to Japan occurred after he failed to get a work permit in England, where Derby County and Crystal Palace were both interested in him. Spann's contract with Japanese club Yokohama FC finished just before the 2006 World Cup, forcing him to return home where he re-signed for W Connection. It was announced in July 2007 that Spann would be attending a two-week trial with Sunderland. He also spent time on trial at Sheffield United. Spann later went on to sign a 3-year contract with Wrexham who play their football in the Football League Two after international teammates, and former Wrexham players, Carlos Edwards and Dennis Lawrence gave the club a glowing report. Silvio has been granted the number 16 shirt at Wrexham. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 league defeat to Notts County, a game in which he later got sent off. He was transfer listed by Wrexham in May 2008 following the club's relegation to the Football Conference. Despite being transfer listed, he remained with the club until he was released at the end of the 2009–10 season.

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International career

Spann made his international debut against Barbados in July 2002. Spann had been named in the Trinidad and Tobago national team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, but had to drop out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the run-up to the tournament. On 7 June 2007, in the Gold Cup Tournament at the Home Depot Center, Spann scored a spectacular free kick more than 40 meters out against El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago were defeated 2–1.

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