Christopher Venables (born 28 July 1985) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a striker for Penybont FC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Venables | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1985 | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Penybont FC | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shrewsbury Town FC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | Caersws FC | ||
| 2007–2008 | Welshpool Town FC | ||
| 2008–2009 | Aberystwyth Town FC | ||
| 2009–2012 | Llanelli Town AFC | 102 | (19) |
| 2013–2016 | Aberystwyth Town FC | 100 | (75) |
| 2016–2023 | Bala Town FC | 47 | (29) |
| 2023– | Penybont FC | 23 | (20) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editVenables was born in 1985. He attended Llanidloes High School in Wales.[1]
Career
editVenables started his career with Welsh side Caersws FC. He helped the club win the 2007 Welsh League Cup.[2]
Style of play
editVenables mainly operates as a midfielder or striker. He has been described as a "box to box midfielder".[3]
References
edit- ^ "Powys football star Venables makes Welsh Premier history". countytimes.co.uk.
- ^ "The incredible story of Welsh football record breaker Chris Venables". nation.cymru.
- ^ "A tribute to Chris Venables – A true Cymru Premier custodian and Bala's newly found goal-getter". clwbpeldroed.org.