Fabien Lewis

Fabien "Fari" Lewis (born 10 August 1982) is a retired professional footballer from Trinidad and Tobago.

Fabien Lewis
Lewis (in yellow strip) in action for Woodlands Wellington in a S.League match against SAFFC at Choa Chu Kang Stadium on 13 September 2012
Personal information
Full name Fabien Larry Lewis
Date of birth (1982-08-10) 10 August 1982
Place of birth San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
2003–2005 Canisius Golden Griffins
2005–2006 George Mason Patriots
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007 Western Mass Pioneers 18 (0)
2008 Michigan Bucks 10 (0)
2009 Real Maryland Monarchs 14 (0)
2010 Atlético de San Juan FC 14 (0)
2012 Woodlands Wellington FC 20 (0)
2013 Central F.C. 2 (0)
2013–2014 Kaya FC 7 (0)
National team
1999 Trinidad and Tobago U17 ?
2001 Trinidad and Tobago U23 ?
Teams managed
2015 Kaya
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:00, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Career

Youth and college

Lewis attended Naparima College, and came from his native Trinidad to the United States to play college soccer at Canisius College in 2003. At Canisius Lewis was honoured with the MAAC All Rookie, All Conference, All Region Team nominations, and was the Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2003, prior to transferring to George Mason University as a junior in 2006. At George Mason he was named team Defensive Player of the Year, NSCAA All-South Atlantic Region Third Team, CAA All-Conference Second team and CAA All-Tournament Team.

Professional

Lewis signed for the Western Mass Pioneers in the USL Second Division in 2007, and made his professional debut on 27 April 2007 in the Pioneers' 2–0 opening day loss to the Charlotte Eagles.[1] While at Western Mass Pioneers, his defensive efforts were credited with several USL Second Division Team of the Week honours.[2]

He decided to play for the Michigan Bucks the following season in the USL Premier Development League playing 10 games for the team helping to guide them to their Great Lakes Division title and regular season championship,[3] before signing for the Real Maryland Monarchs in 2009. While at the Monarchs, he played an integral role in anchoring the teams' defence; helping guide them to their first ever quarter-finals spot in the post-season.[4]

He later went on to sign with Atlético de San Juan FC of the Puerto Rico Soccer League. While with Atletico, he was part of the teams surprising play-offs semi-final victory against Club Atlético River Plate Puerto Rico. As a result, Atlético de San Juan FC advanced to the grand final where they played Bayamón FC in a home and away series but eventually lost 3–2 on aggregate.

In 2012, Fabien moved to Singapore to play for Woodlands Wellington FC in the S-League. He has been praised for his solid performance at the back on his debut against Courts Young Lions.[5]

On 14 January 2013, Lewis favoured playing in the TT Pro League and signed with newcomers, Central F.C. for the closing stage of the league 2012/2013 season.[6] Central F.C. is owned by former World Cup and Dundee United player Brent Sancho and coached by former Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and former England national football team player, Terry Fenwick. On 16 February, Lewis made his debut for Central FC against 2012 Concacaf club championship participant, Caledonia AIA.[7] Fabien had an assist in a goal where Central FC went on to win the game 3–2.

During the March 2013 mid season United Football League transfer window, Fabien successfully acquired a contract with Kaya FC.[8]

Club career statistics
As of 13 June 2013

Fabien Lewis's Profile

Club Performance League Cup League Cup Total
USA USL Second Division -- --
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals   Apps Goals
Real Maryland F.C. 2009 12 (1)02---20014 (1)0
Singapore S.League Singapore Cup League Cup
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals   Apps Goals
Woodlands Wellington 2012 19 (1)0100030020 (1)0
Trinidad and Tobago TT Pro League FA Trophy League Cup
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals   Apps Goals
Central F.C. 2012/13 2010--30030
Philippines United Football League PFF National Championship League Cup
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals   Apps Goals
Kaya F.C. 2013 70000040170
All numbers encased in brackets signify substitute appearances.

International

Lewis made appearances for Trinidad and Tobago's U-17 and U-23 teams. In December 2002, he was invited by Hannibal Najar to train with the senior national team but did not make a single official cap.

Coaching

In May 2015, he was appointed as interim head coach of Kaya F.C. after their former head coach resigned at the middle of the 2015 United Football League season. He served the post until the end of the league season and helped Kaya F.C. qualify for the 2016 edition of AFC Cup.[9][10]

In April 2019, Coach Fabien was announced as Director of Coaching U9-U12 at Lee Mount Vernon Sports Club in Alexandria, Virginia.[11] Drawing on his experience as a player and coach, he guides the technical and tactical direction for both boys and girls at the earliest level of training in travel soccer.

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 July 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 October 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "BUCKS CAN'T PUT OUT FIRE; SETTLE FOR 3–3 TIE". Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Impressive debut for Fabien Lewis". JustSports. 14 February 2012. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  6. "Central brings new Shark from Singapore". Socawarriors. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  7. "Central foils Caledonia League aspirations". ttproleague. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  8. "Kaya FC 2013–2014 Roster". Kaya FC. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  9. Saldajeno, Ivan (June 2015). "Lewis rejoins Kaya as new mentor". Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  10. "Fabien Lewis appointed new Kaya head coach". Kaya Futbol Club. 5 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  11. https://lmvsc.org/2019/04/15/former-fifa-youth-world-cup-qualifying-player/
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