Sean Bateau (born 27 September 1986 in

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) is a Trinidadian

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who last played for

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for club

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Career

College and amateur

Sean played four years of

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at the

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, United States of America . During his time at college, Bateau played in the

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for the clubs Atlanta Silverbacks U23's in

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and Jax Destroyers in

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Professional career

Charlotte Eagles

Bateau signed a season long deal with

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club

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in March 2012 after a successful trial and was a regular starter in defense for much of the season, helping the

to their most successful run in their

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history beating Dallas FC of

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in the process.

JW Rangsit FC

The following season Bateau moved to

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and was then quickly snapped up as one of the five foreigners by

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club JW Rangsit FC.

Stallion FC

Bateau was on the move to the

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, to play with 2013 United Football League champion club Stallion F.C. During his time at Stallion F.C. Bateau was ever present as the team's main central defender and

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B.G Sports Club

In 2015, Bateau joined the B.G. Sports Club in the Dhivehi Premier League, based in

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on a two-year contract as one of four elite international players. Bateau became the first

footballer to play in the Dhivehi Premier League.

Global FC

In January 2016, Bateau returned to the Philippines at the request of 2014 United Football League Champions and 2015

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participants Global F.C. who recognized his talents as an experienced defender from his time at

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Bateau contributed to keeping Global F.C. at the top of the league with Global F.C. winning the 2016 United Football League Cup and United Football League double in Philippines earning a place in the 2017

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qualifiers and

Central FC

February 2017 Bateau joined

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of the

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to help in their 2017 campaign and bid to qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League an annual continental club

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competition organized by

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for the top football clubs in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

North East Stars FC

The 2017 champions

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acquired the services of Bateau for his experience and stability in the defence after his successful stint with

in the 2017

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CONCACAF League and CFU Caribbean Club Championship. Bateau was team captain of

from March 2018 until he accepted a contract with

in the

Muktijodhha Sangsad KC

September 2018 Bateau joined

team

International career

Bateau played youth international football for his home country

, representing the U-17s during the 2003 U-17 World Cup in Finland qualifying matches. Bateau also played for the U-20 in qualifying matches for the 2005 U-20 World Cup in the Netherlands. In 2007, Bateau played for the Trinidad and Tobago U-23 football team for the qualifying matches for the 2008

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, China.

References

External links

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