Gregory Messam

Gregory Messam (born 24 July 1973) is a Jamaican football defender.

Playing career Nicknamed 'Skippy', the solid left-back played for local teams Arnett Gardens F.C. and Olympic Gardens F.C., and has played overseas for Richmond Kickers, then of the USA A-League.

During 1996, Messam played for the Colorado Foxes After his stint in Toronto he returned to Jamaica to play with Arnett Gardens F.C. After three seasons in Jamaica he returned to the Toronto Lynx in 2004, but was released after making a single appearance. After his release he signed with the Metro Lions of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. During his tenure with the Lions he helped secure a postseason berth by finishing second in the Eastern Conference.

International career He made his debut as a substitute for the Reggae Boyz in 1995 against Canada and played his last international in 1998 against Trinidad & Tobago, collecting over 30 caps. Messam was a regular starter at left wingback during the early rounds of Jamaica's successful World Cup qualifying effort in 1998. He was left out of Jamaica's 1998 FIFA World Cup squad in favour of Ricardo Gardner, but he was allowed to accompany the team in France.