Wayne Sobers

Wayne Sobers (born 16 August 1969) is a Barbadian former footballer who played as a defender.

Club career In 1994, Sobers had a trial with Scottish club Meadowbank Thistle along with his countrymen, David Alleyne, Llewellyn Riley and Horace Stoute. Due to work permit restrictions, Thistle could only sign two of the Barbadians they had on trial. The club signed Alleyne and Stoute on permanent deals, and Sobers left Scotland and returned to Barbados without a contract.

He played for Barbados Premier Division club Notre Dame between 2001 and 2011, and the Barbados FA Cup in 2004, 2008, and 2010. He scored his first goal for the club during the 6–2 victory against Brittons Hill on 11 February 2001. His only other goal for the club was scored on 19 January 2003 during the 2–1 victory against Ivy Rovers.

He played for Conquerors in the LIME Pelican Challenge league between 2011 and 2013, and Rendezvous in 2013.

International career Sobers played for the Barbadian national team between 1992 and 2005, He debuted on 22 July 1990 during the 2–2 draw against Martinique during the 1990 Caribbean Cup. He scored his only goal for Barbados on 28 April 1996 during the 2–0 win against Jamaica during 1996 Caribbean Cup qualification in which Jamaica won the tie after a penalty shoot-out.

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Barbados' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sobers goal.

Honours Notre Dame

Barbados Premier Division: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010; runner-up 2006; third place 2001 Barbados FA Cup: 2004, 2008; runner-up 2002