Carl Edward Richard Cort was born on 1 November 1977 and is a former professional footballer who played as a forward.
16 Facts About Carl Cort
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Carl Cort notably played in the Premier League for Wimbledon, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, playing in the Football League for Lincoln City, Leicester City, Norwich City and Brentford.
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Carl Cort had a spell with Spanish club UD Marbella and finished his professional career with North American Soccer League side Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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Carl Cort was capped six times between 2011 and 2012 and failed to score a goal.
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Carl Cort went on a one-month loan to Lincoln City in February 1997, and when he came back to the Dons he made his debut as a substitute against Aston Villa on 9 April 1997.
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Carl Cort did eventually return to the first team in March 2001, and went on to score five goals in ten appearances before the season ended.
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Carl Cort travelled to the United States for specialist treatment and was treated by the same surgeon who treated future teammate Joleon Lescott.
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The injuries appeared to take their toll, and Carl Cort struggled to make an impact in the Premier League.
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Carl Cort scored five goals for his new club that season but could not prevent relegation from the top flight.
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Carl Cort began the season well, scoring nine goals in the first 11 matches.
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On 8 June 2007, Carl Cort signed a two-year contract with Leicester City.
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Carl Cort later went on to sign for Brentford on a five-month deal, which was then extended to the end of the season.
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Carl Cort scored his first goal for Brentford against Swindon Town on 3 October 2009 and added another 5 goals making it 6 goals in 26 appearances.
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In June 2010, Carl Cort signed a new one-year contract at Brentford, but was later released in January 2011.
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Carl Cort is the elder brother of fellow professional footballer Leon Cort, and the younger brother of non-League footballer Wayne Cort.
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Carl Cort is the half-brother of AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.