Clayton Ince

Clayton Ince is a distinguished former professional footballer and revered goalkeeper, recognized for his extensive career in the English Football League and his significant contributions to the Trinidad and Tobago national team. After being honored as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation’s Player of the Year in 1997, Clayton Ince established himself as a dominant force in Caribbean football. A key member of the Trinidad and Tobago squad that qualified for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship, Ince further solidified his reputation by earning the coveted Best Goalkeeper award at the Caribbean Cup for four separate years: 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2001. This consistent elite performance led to his move to English football in 1999, where he joined Crewe Alexandra after a successful trial.

Following his retirement from professional leagues, Ince returned to Trinidad to apply his extensive experience, playing for Ma Pau SC and T&TEC SC as a player-coach. During this period, he notably secured a Toyota Classic title with Ma Pau SC, further demonstrating his impact on the field and from the dugout. His work focused on developing younger goalkeepers in Trinidad, leveraging his decades of professional experience at the highest levels of both international and English Football League competition. Ince continues to be a respected figure in football, renowned for his distinguished career and commitment to the sport.