Woodrow Wilson West (born 19 September 1985) is a Belizean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League of Belize club Verdes FC and the Belize national team. He has played in Honduras.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Woodrow West
Personal information
Full name Woodrow Wilson West
Date of birth (1985-09-19) 19 September 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Belmopan, Belize
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Verdes FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 San Isidro Eagles
2008 Atlético Chiriquí
2008–2010 Revolutionary Conquerors
2011–2012 Belize Defence Force
2012–2015 Belmopan Bandits
2015–2018 Honduras Progreso 72
2018 Juticalpa 28
2019– Verdes
International career
2008– Belize 46 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2024

Club career

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In February 2008, West was signed by Panamanian side Atlético Chiriquí.[9]

International career

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In July 2013, West and fellow Belizean international Ian Gaynair were praised by CONCACAF for reporting an attempt to bribe them ahead of a Gold Cup match against the United States.[10]

He participated in qualifying matches for the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Personal life

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During a Verdes match against Progresso on 17 May 2023, West was detained by police for questioning regarding the murder of 19-year-old Imarie Galvez.[11] He was later cleared as a suspect.[12]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 12 June 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Belize 2008 1 0
2009 2 0
2010 1 0
2011 4 0
2013 9 0
2014 2 0
2015 4 0
2016 1 0
2017 4 0
2018 5 0
2019 7 0
2021 2 0
2022 2 0
2024 2 0
Total 46 0

Honours

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Honduras Progreso

Verdes

References

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  1. ^ "Woodrow West: 'Tuve la oportunidad de jugar en México, pero no pude por el pase'". diez.hn.
  2. ^ "Woodrow West Is Home". 7newsbelize.com.
  3. ^ "Woodrow West, el hombre que se quedó sin novia por venir al Honduras Progreso". elheraldo.hn.
  4. ^ "Woodrow West presento a su nueva prometida". laprensa.hn.
  5. ^ "The amazing Woodrow West". amandala.com.bz.
  6. ^ "Woodrow West: 'Vendrá casi toda mi familia a apoyarme contra Motagua'". diez.hn.
  7. ^ "Woodrow West: 'El cariño que tengo por el Honduras Progreso lo pongo a un lado'". diez.hn.
  8. ^ "Wodrow West: El admirador número uno de Petr Cech". diez.hn.
  9. ^ "Atlético Chiriquí viene con ansias de triunfar". Crítica (in Spanish).
  10. ^ "Concacaf praises Belize players who rejected match bribe". BBC Sport.
  11. ^ "Star Goalkeeper Detained On Football Pitches After Girlfriend's Murder". 7newsbelize.com. 18 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Woodrow West Cleared in Imari Galvez Murder Investigation". channel5belize.com. 14 July 2023.
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