Shawn Ferguson

Shawn Ferguson

Personal information
Date of birth	(1991-01-21) January 21, 1991
Place of birth	Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Height
Position(s)	Center Back
Team 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	74	(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 28, 2015

Shawn Ferguson (born January 21, 1991 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is an American soccer player currently playing for Charleston Battery in USL Pro.

Career

Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Ferguson started his career with Discoveries Soccer Club 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.

While still finishing his college degree, Ferguson signed with USL Professional Division club Charleston Battery on April 3, 2013. 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.

External links

• Charleston profile