Thierry Gale
Thierry Gale (born May 1, 2002) is a Barbadian footballer who plays as a forward for Budapest Honvéd FC and the Barbados national team.[4]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1 May 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Bridgetown, Barbados | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Budapest Honvéd | ||
Number | 34 | ||
Youth career | |||
Pinehill St Leonard’s Boys School | |||
Pro Shottas United | |||
2018–2020 | Budapest Honvéd FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Budapest Honvéd | 2 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
Barbados U15[1] | |||
Barbados U16[2] | |||
Barbados U17[3] | |||
2018– | Barbados U20 | ||
2018– | Barbados | 6 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 September 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3:52, September 1, 2018 (UTC) |
Early career
Gale played football at St Leonard’s Boys School in the Barbados Secondary Schools Football League (BSSFL). He led them to a national title in 2014 at the under-14 level.[5] In 2016, he led the under-16 squad to a double (League and Knockout Cup).[6] He finished as the league's top scorer.
He repeated the feat in 2017, scoring three goals (including the game-winner in the final) in the U-16 Knockout Cup,[2][7] and leading the league with nine goals. That same year, he scored a brace on the final matchday of the U19 League to secure the league title.[8] Two weeks later, he helped St Leonard's secure the double by scoring once in the U19 Knockout Cup final.[9] For his performances, he was named BSSFL Player of the Week.[10]
At the club level, Gale played with the prestigious school, Pro Shottas United. He was named their Player of the Year in 2014.[11] In 2017, he led the under-15 squad to a first-place finish at the Guardian Group Youth Football Competition, capturing MVP honors as well.[12]
Professional career
In August 2018, Gale trialled with Hungarian club Budapest Honvéd, along with national team captain Rashad Jules.[13] In an interview with LoopTT, Jules called him "one of Barbados’ finest."[1] Gale officially signed with Budapest Honvéd in October and joined their youth team.[14]
In 2020 he signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year deal with the 14-time champions.[15] Soon thereafter, he made his professional debut on 21 August, coming on for Barna Kesztyűs during a 3–1 league defeat to MTK.[16]
International career
Gale made his full debut for the senior national team in a 0–0 friendly draw against Bermuda on 25 March 2018, entering the match as a substitute for team captain Rashad Jules in the closing minutes. He was 15 years old.[17][18] He scored his maiden international goal on 5 September 2019 against Saint Martin, a curving free-kick in front of his hometown crowd in Bridgetown to secure a 4–0 victory during the 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League C.[19]
International statistics
- As of match played 20 August 2018.[4]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Barbados | 2018 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Barbados' goal tally first.[4]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 5 September 2019 | Wildey Turf, Bridgetown, Barbados | Saint Martin | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League C |
Personal life
His father, Dwayne Gale, won two Barbados Premier League titles with Paradise FC, and one with Notre Dame, in the early 2000s. Playing as a forward, he earned two caps with the Barbados national team and even enjoyed a stint with Galway in Ireland.[9][20][21]
His favorite professional player is Cristiano Ronaldo.[10]
References
- Gilkes, Renaldo (29 August 2018). "Two top Bajan footballers off to Europe with big hopes". LoopTT. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Champions!". Barbados Today. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Maitland, Nicholas (24 March 2018). "Bajans looking to seal series against Bermuda". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Thierry Gale at National-Football-Teams.com
- Jordan, Chad (26 June 2014). "It's St Leonard's again". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Gilkes, Renaldo (12 May 2016). "St. Leonard's Boys captures second BSSFL Title". Barbados Football Association. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Another football title for St Leonard's Boys'". loopnewsbarbados.com. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Richmond kings". Barbados Today. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Goodman, Ria; Stuart, Ezra (13 December 2017). "St Leonard's lords of football". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Gilkes, Renaldo (17 December 2017). "BSSFL Player of the Week: Thierry Gale". loopnewsbarbados.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Thierry the top Shotta". The Daily Nation. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Goodman, Ria (1 May 2017). "Pro Shottas 'Shotting'". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- Lindsay, Morissa (26 August 2018). "National football players on professional contract in Hungary". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Young Gale signs with Honvéd FC". www.nationnews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- Lindsay, Morissa (17 August 2020). "Gale joins professional ranks". barbadostoday.bb. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Egy egészen új és egyelőre szokatlan Honvédot láthattunk // osztályozókönyv". csak.taccs.hu (in Hungarian). 22 August 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Bragging rights to Barbados soccer". Caribbean Life. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Barbados vs. Bermuda 0–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Barbados flex scoring muscles to down Saint Martin". CONCACAF Nations League. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Gilkes, Renaldo (18 August 2020). "Bajan baller signed to European team gives advice to fellow players". loopnewsbarbados.com. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Thierry Gale at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
- Thierry Gale at Soccerway
- Thierry Gale at National-Football-Teams.com
- Thierry Gale at ESPN FC