Luton Shelton
Jamaican footballer (1985–2021)
Luton Shelton (11 November 1985 – 22 January 2021) was a Jamaican footballer. He played as a striker or winger. He made his international debut for Jamaica in 2004.
.JPG) Shelton playing for Karabükspor | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luton George Kıeshawn Shelton | ||
| Date of birth | 11 November 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Date of death | 22 January 2021 (aged 35) | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger / Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Harbour View | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2006 | Harbour View | 43 | (44) |
| 2006–2007 | Helsingborgs IF | 19 | (9) |
| 2007–2008 | Sheffield United | 19 | (1) |
| 2008–2011 | Vålerenga | 58 | (17) |
| 2009–2010 | → AaB (loan) | 11 | (1) |
| 2011–2013 | Karabükspor | 47 | (10) |
| 2013–2015 | Volga Nizhny Novgorod | 23 | (2) |
| 2017– | Harbour View | 1 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004–2013 | Jamaica | 75 | (35) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:35, 1 March 2017 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 October 2012 | |||
In 2018, it was announced that Shelton has been diagnosed with ALS.[1] He died from problems caused by the disease on 22 January 2021, aged 35.[2]
References change
- ↑ "WATCH: Reggae Boy Luton Shelton Battling ALS Disease". The Gleaner. 11 October 2018.
- ↑ "Former Reggae Boyz Player Luton Shelton Has Died". Caribbean National Weekly. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
Other websites change
- Profile Archived 2009-02-27 at the Wayback Machine at SUFC.premiumtv.co.uk
- AaB profile Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
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