SHAKA HISLOP
WEST HAM UNITED

A graduate of Howard University with a degree in mechanical engineering, this England-born, Trinidad and Tobago international is back in America with FC Dallas afte leaving West Ham. He started his career with Division 1 Reading before moving to Newcastle United where he established himself as one of England's better shot stoppers. After losing the #1 goal keeping spot to Irish international Shay Given, he moved to West Ham.

After not being picked for any of England's matches, he began to play for Trinidad and Tobago by virtue of his Trini parents.

Suffered a broken leg in 2000 and was not been able to get back into the first team after David James' arrival.

He moved to Portsmouth and helped them regain status in the Premiereship but was released at the end of the 04-05 season.

An excellent shot stopper, who had a very good World Cup for Trinidad and Tobago he's happy to be end his career in MLS.

PHOTOS

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Shaka had a tremendous World Cup for Trinidad and Togago
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