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Trinidad And Tobago 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.
Clayton Ince served as the National Goalkeeper Coach at the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA). He expressed his views during events such as the FIFA TDS Elite Youth Goalkeeper Coaches' Workshop.
Sunshine Snacks partnered with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, which Ince was associated with.
Clayton Ince was born on July 13, 1972, in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago. He began his football journey as a defender before transitioning to a goalkeeper, a role in which he would achieve considerable success. His early career saw him play for clubs such as Fulham SC and KFC Memphis. In 1997, Ince was honored as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation’s Player of the Year. He also earned the Best Goalkeeper award at the Caribbean Cup in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2001, highlighting his consistent performance and talent from an early stage. He was part of the Trinidad and Tobago squad that qualified for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Ince moved to English football in 1999, joining Crewe Alexandra after a trial with Wrexham. He spent six seasons with Crewe, making over 200 appearances and establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. A significant career milestone was in the 2002-2003 season, where he was named Crewe Alexandra’s Player of the Year and contributed to a new club record of 21 clean sheets. Following his tenure at Crewe, he transferred to Coventry City in 2005. During this period, Ince was also a key member of the Trinidad and Tobago national team, notably being part of the squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he received the Chaconia Medal (Gold Class).
In 2006, Ince signed with Walsall, where he became a fan favorite. He was instrumental in Walsall’s League Two title win in the 2006-2007 season and was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year. Ince continued to achieve individual recognition, earning the League One Player of the Month award in November 2007 and Walsall’s Player of the Season in 2008-2009. After formally announcing his retirement from professional football in 2010 to work with younger goalkeepers in Trinidad, Ince returned to play for Ma Pau SC and T&TEC SC as a player-coach, securing a Toyota Classic win with Ma Pau.
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