1. Christian Rhys Doidge was born on 25 August 1992 and is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League club Forest Green Rovers.
13 Facts About Christian Doidge
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Christian Doidge resumed his football career in the Welsh leagues with Cwmbran Celtic, Croesyceiliog, Barry Town and Carmarthen Town.
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Christian Doidge started his career in the youth system at Southampton where he spent three years before he was released after the club thought he would not be tall enough as a centre forward.
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Christian Doidge then joined Bristol Rovers for two years, but failed to earn a youth scholarship and was released in 2008 at the age of fifteen.
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Christian Doidge then gave up football to play basketball with his friends and played county level for Gwent ABC.
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Dagenham then pulled out of a deal to sign Christian Doidge after discovering they would have to pay a fee to Carmarthen, having believed the striker would be available on a free transfer.
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Christian Doidge struggled to retain a place in the first team and in January 2015 he was sent on loan to Conference Premier side Dartford on a one-month loan, to regain his fitness.
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Christian Doidge won the club's player of the year and their supporters' player of the year awards.
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In June 2016, Christian Doidge signed a two-year contract with National League side Forest Green Rovers.
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On 31 August 2018, Christian Doidge signed for Championship side Bolton Wanderers on loan, with the deal due to be made permanent in January 2019.
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On 25 June 2019, Christian Doidge signed for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on a three-year contract.
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Christian Doidge missed much of pre-season during July 2021 due to suffering from the effects of COVID-19.
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Christian Doidge has represented the Wales U18 national basketball team and played in the 2009 U18 European Championship.