James Marcelin

James Marcelin

Personal information
Full name	James Marcelin
Date of birth	June 13, 1986 (1986-06-13) (age 23)
Place of birth	Saint-Marc, Haiti
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Puerto Rico Islanders
Number	3
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2002–2006	Roulado
2007	Racing Club Haïtien
2008–	Puerto Rico Islanders	22	(0)
National team
2007–	Haiti	3	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 October, 2009. † Appearances (Goals).

James Marcelin (born June 13, 1986 in Saint-Marc) is a Haitian soccer player who currently plays for Puerto Rico Islanders in the USL First Division.

Career

Professional

Marcelin began his career with Roulado when he was sixteen, helping the team to the Ligue Haïtienne title in 2003, before moving to Racing Club Haïtien in 2007.

In 2008, he moved to the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division, where he is used mostly in a squad rotation system. His time for the 2009 season was greatly improved, as he formed a great duo with Dan Gargan at the holding midfielder role.

International

In 2006, Marcelin appeared for the Haitian U-21 national team. In 2007, Marcelin played for the Haiti national football team at the 2007 Gold Cup. He was recalled by Jairo Rios for a friendly match against Jamaica national football team on May 22. ^[1]

References

External links

• Puerto Rico Islanders bio
• FIFA Player Profile

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