Craig Foster (Jamaican footballer)

Craig Foster
Personal information
Full name Craig Jeffrey Foster
Date of birth (1991-09-07) 7 September 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Jamaica
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2015 FC Reno ? (36)
2011 → Motala AIF (loan) 6 (3)
2012 → Motala AIF (loan) 17 (8)
2013 → IFK Mariehamn (loan) 1 (0)
2013 → KooTeePee (loan) 5 (2)
2015 → Harrisburg City Islanders (loan) 13 (9)
2016 Harrisburg City Islanders 25 (8)
2017–2018 FC Reno 32 (16)
2018 Humble Lions F.C. 26 (10)
2019 Universidad SC 14 (7)
2019 AD Chalatenango 18 (10)
2020 A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón 8 (2)
2021 Chalatenango 16 (6)
2021 Once Deportivo 23 (6)
2022 Santa Tecla 12 (1)
International career‡
2010–2011 Jamaica U20 5 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 January 2011

Craig Foster (born 7 September 1991) is a Jamaican international footballer, who plays as a striker, most recently for Santa Tecla.

Youth career

Foster played in the Dacosta Cup for the Manning's School in Jamaica.

Club career

In 2010, Foster became a regular for Reno F.C. in the DPL. As January 2011, he is one of the top 5 goalscorers in the 2010/2011 DPL season. Foster finished the 2010/2011 DPL with 15 goals in his first season in the top flight. Foster was named league MVP while finishing 2nd in the race for the Golden Boot.[1] Foster signed with Motala AIF during the summer of 2011. Foster returned to Reno at the end of the 2012 RSPL Season.[2] He then returned to Motala AIF for the 2012 Swedish season.[3] Foster played for IFK Mariehamn in 2013.[4] In 2014, Foster once again featured for Reno F.C. and lead them to the 2014 title.[5]

Harrisburg City Islanders

In July 2015, Foster was loaned to USL side Harrisburg City Islanders for the remainder of the 2015 season.[6] Foster scored in his debut for the Islanders against New York Red Bulls II on 12 July 2015.[7] Ahead of the 2016 season, Foster's loan option was exercised bringing him permanently on the Islanders roster.[8]

In January 2017, Foster rejoined FC Reno.[9]

In January 2018, Foster transferred to Humble Lions F.C. in the RSPL.[10] He scored 2 goals in his first three games at his new club.[11]

Universidad SC

Craig Foster began his Central America career in Guatemala, joining Universidad SC in January 2019.

AD Chalatenango

He transferred to AD Chalatenango in July 2019, going on to score 10 goals in 18 matches during the Apertura 2019.

A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón

Craig Foster joined A.D. Municipal Pérez Zeledón in January 2020.

AD Chalatenango

He returned to Chalatenango in January 2021.

International career

In 2010, he led Jamaica U20 national team to the 2011 CONCACAF Finals scoring eight goals during qualifying.[12]

Style of play

Foster is a fast, strong, and energetic forward, who is known for his accurate finishing ability with both feet. A powerful and prolific goalscorer with good technique, composure in front of goal, and an ability to play off other forwards, Foster is primarily deployed as a central striker.

Honours

Reno

Individual

2010–2011
  1. ^ "DPL MVP looking to get signed overseas". 22 May 2011. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Oavgjort för MAIF - Motala AIF FK - Fotboll - IdrottOnline Klubb". Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  4. ^ "IFK Mariehamn". www.ifkmariehamn.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Jamaica Observer Limited".
  6. ^ "Jamaican National Team Members Join Islanders for Remainder of 2015 Season — City Islanders". Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  7. ^ "City Islanders Jump Ahead of NYRB II in East - United Soccer League". Archived from the original on 16 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Craig Foster returns with high hopes for his second season". Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  9. ^ Sanjay Myers (1 January 2017). "Craig Foster returns to boost Reno's RSPL chances". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  10. ^ "Humble Lion to unleash Foster". 4 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Foster finds range at Humble Lion". 6 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Downswell looks to step up preparation for Under-20s". 12 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.