Phil Younghusband
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Philip James Placer "Phil" Younghusband (born 4 August 1987) is an English
–Filipino
footballer who plays as a forward for and the Philippines national team
.
is also a footballer and a midfielder on the same team.
and turned professional in March 2005, having been at Chelsea since the age of nine. Younghusband was the youth team's top scorer in the 2003–04 season
and made his first reserve start in November 2004. In the 2004–05 he was the youth team's top scorer. In the 2005–06 season
, Younghusband made 21 appearances for the Chelsea reserve team, including 18 starts, and scored five goals. He also made one appearance as a substitute for the Chelsea youth team.
, going on loan with the Danes for the rest of the 2007–08 season
but he returned to Chelsea during the January transfer window.
During his time playing in the Chelsea reserves team
, he scored 9 goals in 41 apps for two seasons. In the summer of 2008, his contract with Chelsea ended and he moved to the Philippines
.
under former national coach Aris Caslib
. "It has been a long since we have been considered professional football players and we are very happy to have that opportunity again, especially in the Philippines."
On 15 October 2011, Younghusband made his debut for Loyola in the 2011–12 United Football Cup
and fired a tournament-high seven goals in a 15-1 demolition of newcomer Team Socceroo FC.
. He and his older brother, James
, were eventually called up to the Southeast Asian nation's football squad, amidst much fanfare.
He played for the Philippines Under-23 national squad in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
. Younghusband scored two goals in the Philippines 4–2 loss to Malaysia
. He was part of the seniors Philippine national team
. Younghusband participated in the ASEAN Football Championship and scored 6 goals in 4 appearances and ended up top scorer in the qualifiers.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
–Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
footballer who plays as a forward for and the Philippines national team
Philippines national football team
The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines....
.
Early years
Younghusband was born in Ashford, Middlesex, England and the son of Englishman Philip Younghusband Sr. and Filipina Susan Placer (both deceased). His brother James YounghusbandJames Younghusband
James Joseph Placer Younghusband is an English–Filipino footballer who plays as right midfielder for and the Philippines national team.- Childhood and career :...
is also a footballer and a midfielder on the same team.
Chelsea
He plays as a strikerStriker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
and turned professional in March 2005, having been at Chelsea since the age of nine. Younghusband was the youth team's top scorer in the 2003–04 season
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
and made his first reserve start in November 2004. In the 2004–05 he was the youth team's top scorer. In the 2005–06 season
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
, Younghusband made 21 appearances for the Chelsea reserve team, including 18 starts, and scored five goals. He also made one appearance as a substitute for the Chelsea youth team.
Loan to Esbjerg
On 30 August 2007, Younghusband signed a contract with Danish top-league club EsbjergEsbjerg fB
Esbjerg forenede Boldklubber also referred to as Esbjerg fB or simply EfB is a professional Danish football club from the port city of Esbjerg in West Jutland. The club was formed in 1924, as a merger between Esbjerg Boldklub af 1898 and Esbjerg Amatørklub af 1911. The club has training facilities...
, going on loan with the Danes for the rest of the 2007–08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
but he returned to Chelsea during the January transfer window.
During his time playing in the Chelsea reserves team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Youth Team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves are the reserve team of Chelsea Football Club. They are members of the Premier Reserve League Southern Division and the reigning champions of the Southern Division winning the Championship in 2010 - 11...
, he scored 9 goals in 41 apps for two seasons. In the summer of 2008, his contract with Chelsea ended and he moved to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
San Beda
On 15 April 2011, it was reported that Younghusband and his brother announced that they will join San Beda for the 2011 National Club Championships2011 PFF National Men's Club Championship
The 2011 PFF National Men's Club Championship is a Filipino association football competition organized by the Philippine Football Federation and sponsored by mobile phone and Internet service provider Smart Communications. It revives a national tournament discontinued since 2006...
under former national coach Aris Caslib
Jose Ariston Caslib
Jose Ariston Caslib is a former manager of the Philippine national football team. He is currently coach of Mendiola United F.C. Caslib has also been the head coach of the Seniors' Football team of San Beda College, the Red Booters...
. "It has been a long since we have been considered professional football players and we are very happy to have that opportunity again, especially in the Philippines."
Loyola Agila
On 19 August 2011, it was reported that Younghusband and his brother would be joining on three year deals after the national club championship was over.On 15 October 2011, Younghusband made his debut for Loyola in the 2011–12 United Football Cup
2011–12 United Football Cup
The 2011–12 United Football Cup is the third edition of the Philipine football United Football Cup that will run from mid-October to mid-December 2011. This edition consists of 28 teams which are separated into seven groups with the top two teams of the group advancing to the round of 16...
and fired a tournament-high seven goals in a 15-1 demolition of newcomer Team Socceroo FC.
International career
Early in 2005, the Philippine Football Federation was alerted to Younghusband's eligibility by a mysterious gamer who allegedly found out about their lineage via playing Football ManagerFootball Manager
Football Manager is a series of football management simulation games developed by Sports Interactive and published by Sega. The game began its life in 1992 as Championship Manager; however, following the break-up of their partnership with original publishers Eidos Interactive, Sports Interactive...
. He and his older brother, James
James Younghusband
James Joseph Placer Younghusband is an English–Filipino footballer who plays as right midfielder for and the Philippines national team.- Childhood and career :...
, were eventually called up to the Southeast Asian nation's football squad, amidst much fanfare.
He played for the Philippines Under-23 national squad in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
2005 Southeast Asian Games
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27 to December 5 in 2005. The games were participated by the eleven nations of Southeast Asia. This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila...
. Younghusband scored two goals in the Philippines 4–2 loss to Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
. He was part of the seniors Philippine national team
Philippines national football team
The Philippines national football team is the national football team of the Philippines and represents the country in international football. The team is controlled by the Philippine Football Federation , the governing body of football in the Philippines....
. Younghusband participated in the ASEAN Football Championship and scored 6 goals in 4 appearances and ended up top scorer in the qualifiers.
International goals
- Scores and results list the Philippines' goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 14 November 2006 Panaad Stadium Panaad StadiumThe Panaad Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located inside the Panaad Park and Sports Complex in Bacolod, Philippines. Owned by the Negros Occidental provincial government, it is used for football matches, and is the adopted home of the Philippines national football team...
, BacolodBacolodBacolod may refer to the following:*Bacolod City, the capital city of Negros Occidental, Philippines*Metro Bacolod*Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, a municipality in Lanao del Norte, Philippines*BRP Bacolod City , a transport ship of the Philippine Navy...
, PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
1–0 7–0 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualificationThis 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification was held in Bacolod City, Philippines between 12 November and 20 November 2006 for the lower-ranked teams in Southeast Asia...2. 14 November 2006 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 2–0 7–0 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 3. 14 November 2006 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 4–0 7–0 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 4. 14 November 2006 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 6–0 7–0 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 5. 20 November 2006 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 2–0 4–1 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 6. 20 November 2006 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 4–1 4–1 2007 ASEAN Football Championship qualification 7. 17 May 2008 Barotac Nuevo Plaza Field, Iloilo City Iloilo CityThe City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area...
, Philippines2–0 3–0 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualification 2008 AFC Challenge Cup qualificationThe qualification phase for the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup will see four teams advance to the finals to join four automatic qualifiers in the final tournament in India. Qualification was held from April 2 to May 28, 2008 in four different venues. Sixteen teams participated in qualification in four...8. 9 October 2010 Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung KaohsiungKaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, TaiwanTaiwanTaiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
1–2 2–4 2010 Long Teng Cup 2010 Long Teng CupThe 2010 Long Teng Cup is an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei from 8 October 2010 to 12 October 2010.The edition featured three senior national teams and Hong Kong national under-23 football team which was preparing for the 2010 Asian Games.- Round robin...9. 9 October 2010 Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2–2 2–4 2010 Long Teng Cup 10. 22 October 2010 New Laos National Stadium New Laos National StadiumNew Laos National Stadium is a new multi-use state-of-the-art stadium in Vientiane, Laos, that is newly built. It was used mostly for football matches as well as athletics events and will be used to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games. The stadium will have a...
, VientianeVientiane-Geography:Vientiane is situated on a bend of the Mekong river, which forms the border with Thailand at this point.-Climate:Vientiane features a tropical wet and dry climate with a distinct monsoon season and a dry season. Vientiane’s dry season spans from November through March. April marks the...
, LaosLaosLaos Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west...
2–0 5–0 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualificationThe 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification was held in Vientiane, Laos from October 22, 2010 to October 26, 2010 for the five lower-ranked teams in Southeast Asia. All teams played in a round-robin tournament format with the winner and runner-up qualifying for the final tournament...11. 24 October 2010 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos 1–2 2–2 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup qualification 12. 5 December 2010 My Dinh National Stadium My Dinh National StadiumMy Dinh National Stadium is a stadium in My Dinh commune, Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, has a capacity of 40,192 seats and is the centerpiece of Vietnam's National Sports Complex...
, HanoiHanoiHanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
, VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
2–0 2–0 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 AFF Suzuki CupThe 2010 AFF Cup, sponsored by Suzuki and officially named the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, took place on December 1–29, 2010. Indonesia and Vietnam hosted the preliminary stage from 1 to 7 December for Group A and 2 to 8 December for Group B. The semi-finals were played home and away with the first legs...13. 9 February 2011 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod, Philippines 2–0 2–0 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualificationThe 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification phase saw eight teams advance to the final tournament in Nepal. The qualification draw was held on 20 October 2010, in AFC House.-Seeding:...14. 3 July 2011 Rizal Memorial Stadium Rizal Memorial Track and Football StadiumThe Rizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium, simply known as the Rizal Memorial Stadium since it is the main stadium within the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, is the national stadium of the Philippines. It served as the main stadium of the 1954 Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games on three...
, ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines2–0 4–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)The Asian Football Confederation section of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for berths in the final tournament in Brazil...15. 3 July 2011 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines 4–0 4–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification 16. 30 September 2011 Kaohsiung National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 1–2 3–3 2011 Long Teng Cup 2011 Long Teng CupThe 2011 Long Teng Cup was the 2nd staging of the Long Teng Cup, an international football competition held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The tournament took place from 30 September to 4 October 2011.-Competing teams:...17. 11 October 2011 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines 1–0 4–0 Friendly Exhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...18. 11 October 2011 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines 3–0 4–0 Friendly