Khaleem Hyland
Encyclopedia
Khaleem Hyland is a Trinidadian
international footballer who plays professionally in Belgium for Genk
, as a midfielder
.
, Hyland began his career in 2007 with San Juan Jabloteh
. In May 2007 it was announced that English side Portsmouth
were close to agreeing a deal for the player. In August 2007, Hyland went on trial with Scottish side Celtic
, but a £450,000 bid from the club was turned down. After he left San Juan Jabloteh in May 2008, Portsmouth were once again linked with signing Hyland. However, the club's initial application for a work permit was rejected by the Home Office. In September 2008 Portsmouth announced that they were still interested in signing Hyland. Hyland is currently waiting to join Portsmouth
when his work permit is granted. Until then, he is continuing his development for three years at the club's Belgian feeder club, Zulte Waregem.
Hyland's loan move to Zulte Waregem was made official in January 2009 , but his future at Zulte-Waregem became unsure when both clubs decided to stop their partnership in June 2009 and many expected Hyland to return at the end of the 2008-09 season. However, two weeks later it was announced that Hyland was now signed on a permanent basis.
He signed permanently for Genk
in August 2011.
, and made an appearance against England
on 1 June 2008. Khaleem scored his first international goal on June 7, 2008 against Jamaica
in a Friendly match at the Marvin Lee Stadium
.
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles...
international footballer who plays professionally in Belgium for Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
, as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Club career
Born in CarenageCarenage
Carenage is a community in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in northwestern Trinidad, and is administered by the Diego Martin Regional Corporation...
, Hyland began his career in 2007 with San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh
San Juan Jabloteh is a football club located in San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago that currently plays in the country's Pro League. The team plays its home games in Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad.- History :...
. In May 2007 it was announced that English side Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
were close to agreeing a deal for the player. In August 2007, Hyland went on trial with Scottish side Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, but a £450,000 bid from the club was turned down. After he left San Juan Jabloteh in May 2008, Portsmouth were once again linked with signing Hyland. However, the club's initial application for a work permit was rejected by the Home Office. In September 2008 Portsmouth announced that they were still interested in signing Hyland. Hyland is currently waiting to join Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
when his work permit is granted. Until then, he is continuing his development for three years at the club's Belgian feeder club, Zulte Waregem.
Hyland's loan move to Zulte Waregem was made official in January 2009 , but his future at Zulte-Waregem became unsure when both clubs decided to stop their partnership in June 2009 and many expected Hyland to return at the end of the 2008-09 season. However, two weeks later it was announced that Hyland was now signed on a permanent basis.
He signed permanently for Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
in August 2011.
International career
He made his full international debut in January 2008 against Puerto RicoPuerto Rico national football team
The Puerto Rico national football team is the national team of Puerto Rico and is controlled by Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol. Puerto Rico's national football team is a member of the Caribbean Football Union, part of the CONCACAF....
, and made an appearance against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on 1 June 2008. Khaleem scored his first international goal on June 7, 2008 against Jamaica
Jamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
in a Friendly match at the Marvin Lee Stadium
Marvin Lee Stadium
Marvin Lee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago which is housed together with the Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Joe Public F.C....
.
International goals
- Scores and results list T&T's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-06-07 |  MacoyaMacoya Macoya is a small town located alongside the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located between Tunapuna and Trincity on the island of Trinidad... |
1–0 | 1–1 | Friendly match | |
| 2 | 2008-11-07 | Marvin Lee Stadium Marvin Lee Stadium Marvin Lee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago which is housed together with the Dr. João Havelange Centre of Excellence. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Joe Public F.C.... |
2–0 | 3–1 | Caribbean Championships 2008 Caribbean Championships 2008 The Digicel Caribbean Championship 2008 is the 2008 edition of the Caribbean Cup, the international football team championship for the Caribbean region of CONCACAF. The finals was were held in Jamaica from 3–14 December 2008... |
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| 3 | 2009-03-28 | Hasley Crawford Stadium |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The CONCACAF qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa consisted of 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically to CONCACAF by FIFA. The United States, Mexico and Honduras qualified... |