Nigel Reo-Coker

Nigel Reo -Coker (2007)

Nigel Shola Andre Reo -Coker ( born May 14, 1984 in Croydon ) is an English footballer. He plays in midfield. By the end of the 2011/12 season he was at Bolton Wanderers under contract.

Career

Nigel Reo -Coker, son of an immigrant from Sierra Leone, began his professional career at FC Wimbledon as a 18- year-old. Even there, it became obvious that Reo -Coker is a leader and was 18 the youngest captain of the then second division. He always brought his power, and was then obliged to West Ham United for a fee of £ 500,000 in January 2004. Initially, he had big problems, fußzufassen at the " hammer ", but was able to prevail. He was due to the violation of Teddy Sheringham at the end of the season 2004/ 05 the youngest captain, even younger than Joe Cole, West Ham United and West Ham could celebrate promotion to the Premier League in June 2005.

In the season 2005/ 06 Reo- Coker could by his ability to read the game shine. Since that season, he is officially the captain of the team.

Reo -Coker wore the number 20 at the " hammer " and is an all-rounder in central midfield.

For the season 2007/ 08 he spent 12.5 million euros to Aston Villa. There he received a four-year contract.

After his contract was not renewed at Aston Villa in the summer of 2011, he signed a contract with the Premier League rivals Bolton Wanderers.

Achievements

• Moving into the FA Cup final ( losing to Liverpool on penalties )
• UEFA Cup qualification through the draw in the FA Cup Final