Justin Hoyte

Justin Raymond Hoyte (born 20 November 1984) is a former professional footballer. Primarily a right back, Hoyte previously played for English clubs Arsenal, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Millwall and Dagenham & Redbridge, as well as American side FC Cincinnati in both the USL and MLS. As an international, he represented England up to under-21 level and Trinidad and Tobago at senior level.

Club career Arsenal Hoyte was born in Leytonstone, Greater London, and joined Arsenal at the age of nine. He progressed through the club's academy, and was an unused substitute in both legs of the final as Arsenal won the 2001 FA Youth Cup. He signed professional terms with Arsenal in July 2002.

Hoyte made his senior debut as an 89th-minute substitute in Arsenal's 6–1 Premiership victory over Southampton in May 2003. He made one equally late league appearance in their 2003–04 FA Premier League-winning season, The loan to the Championship club fell through after Arsenal failed to sign backup for Lauren at right back, so Hoyte remained at Arsenal and finished the season with 12 appearances in all competitions. Hoyte made 31 appearances in all competitions for the club and scored once, in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United in April 2006. which made him the first Englishman to score for the club in their new Emirates Stadium. That season, Hoyte took his appearance total to 68 in all competitions, but made only two Premier League starts. the player turned down a move to Aston Villa, but Arsenal were prepared to listen to offers. After Villa signed Middlesbrough's Luke Young, Hoyte agreed to fill the vacancy at right back. Arsenal accepted a £3 million fee, the player signed a four-year contract, and the move was completed on 16 August 2008.

Middlesbrough

On 28 December 2009, Hoyte scored his first goal for Middlesbrough with a cross-shot against Barnsley.

In August 2013, after Middlesbrough had signed Frazer Richardson, Mowbray said he would listen to offers for Hoyte. He had scored twice in 162 appearances for the club. He was released at the end of the 2014–15 season, having made only three appearances for the club during his 18-month permanent spell. He remained with the club to the end of the season, and was one of at least eleven players released after Dagenham's relegation to the National League.

In March 2017, Hoyte signed for FC Cincinnati of the United Soccer League. Cincinnati declined his contract option at the end of the 2019 season.

International career Hoyte was eligible to play for England as well as for Trinidad and Tobago. In February 2006 he rejected a call-up from Trinidad and Tobago as he wanted to play for England. Trinidad had wanted to call the player into their squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Hoyte said: "It's flattering, of course, and the chance of playing in a World Cup would be great. But for the moment I plan to concentrate purely on my England career and I'm hoping that one day I'll be playing for England in a World Cup." His sole goal for the team also came against the Netherlands, in November 2006.

In February 2013, Hoyte made himself available for selection for the Trinidad and Tobago national team, and he received his first call-up in March.

Personal life Hoyte is the son of former British sprinters Les Hoyte (who was born in Trinidad and Tobago) and Wendy Hoyte, who won gold at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. His younger brother, Gavin, also played international football for Trinidad and Tobago. He is a cousin of British sprinter Chris Clarke. His uncle is Trevor Hoyte.

Career statistics

Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2002–03 Premier League

2003–04 Premier League

2004–05 Premier League

2005–06 Premier League

2006–07 Premier League

2007–08 Premier League

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2009–10 Championship

2010–11 Championship

2011–12 Championship

2012–13 Championship

2013–14 Championship

2013–14 Championship

Dagenham & Redbridge 2015–16 League Two

2017 United Soccer League

2018

Honours Arsenal Youth FA Youth Cup: 2000–01

FC Cincinnati USL Regular Season: 2018

Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Cup: runner-up 2014