Shaun Charles Close (born 8 September 1966) is an English former association football centre forward. He started his career as a youth player for Tottenham Hotspur, then had a spell with Halmstad in Sweden and after that, spent a season at AFC Bournemouth. In 1989, he was signed by Swindon Town manager Osvaldo Ardiles, In 1993, he spent a season with Barnet, before moving down to non-league with Bishop's Stortford. In his later years took up lawn bowls and became quite proficient.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shaun Charles Close | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Islington, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1982–1986 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1988 | Tottenham Hotspur | 12 | (2) |
| 1988 | Halmstad | 13 | (3) |
| 1988–1989 | AFC Bournemouth | 39 | (8) |
| 1989–1993 | Swindon Town | 44 | (2) |
| 1993–1994 | Barnet | 27 | (10) |
| 1994–? | Bishop's Stortford | 6 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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