Shawn Ferguson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 21, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Playing position | Center Back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Charleston Battery | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Discoveries Soccer Club | |||
| 2005-2009 | Northwestern Trojans | ||
| 2009–2012 | College of Charleston Cougars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013– | Charleston Battery | 104 | (5) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 28, 2016. | |||
Shawn Ferguson (born January 21, 1991 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is an American soccer player currently playing for Charleston Battery in the United Soccer League.
Career
Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Ferguson started his career with Discoveries Soccer Club [1] and Northwestern High School, playing on both teams with future Battery teammate Ricky Garbanzo. He attended the College of Charleston and played as a center back on the Cougars soccer team.[2]
While still finishing his college degree, Ferguson signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery on April 3, 2013.[3] During the 2014 season Ferguson became a first-choice starter in central defense alongside Colin Falvey. Ferguson had a breakthrough season in 2015, starting 27 of 28 league matches and being voted the club's defender of year by fans as well as being named a First Team All-USL selection by the league.
Prior to the 2016 season, Ferguson was named team captain by coach Mike Anhaeuser.