Knox Cameron
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| Knox Cameron | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Knox Cameron | |
| Date of birth | 17 September 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2001-04 | Michigan | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2003 2004 2005-06 |
Brooklyn Knights Michigan Bucks Columbus Crew |
16 (15) 30 (4) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Knox Cameron (born September 17, 1983 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-American former soccer striker who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.
Cameron, who came to the United States at a young age, played college soccer at the University of Michigan, where he set the school's all-time record in goals (28) and points (72). He was named Big Ten Player of the Year his junior year. Unfortunately, Cameron suffered a knee injury while playing for the Michigan Bucks in the PDL, and missed much of his senior year at Michigan. As a result of this, and doubts over his signability, Cameron slipped to the fourth round of the 2005 MLS SuperDraft, where he was drafted by the Crew. Following the 2006 season, Cameron was waived by Columbus.
Cameron elected to represent the United States internationally, and played for various youth national teams, being brought to UAE in 2003 for FIFA World Youth Championship.
He now is going to coach a U-10 canton soccer club team while their coach(hewerton, Detroit Ignition Player) is in Brazil. He also helps in many clinics and is still an excellent player
