13 Facts About Cyrus Christie

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Cyrus Sylvester Frederick Christie was born on 30 September 1992 and is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Hull City and the Republic of Ireland national team.

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Cyrus Christie is a nephew of the late boxer Errol Christie.

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Cyrus Christie joined Conference North club Nuneaton Town on loan in January 2011, but was recalled by Coventry after two starts and three substitute appearances.

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Cyrus Christie then went on a 'work experience' loan to another Conference North club Hinckley United, in February 2011, where he made eight appearances.

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On 10 July 2014, Cyrus Christie returned to the Championship on a three-year contract at Derby County.

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Cyrus Christie was out of contract at Coventry, but the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for the player since he came through Coventry's academy and was under 23 years old.

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On 31 January 2018, Cyrus Christie joined Championship side Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

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Cyrus Christie scored his first goal for Fulham in an EFL Cup tie against Millwall on 25 September 2018.

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Cyrus Christie scored his first goal for the club against Bristol City on 13 February 2022.

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In May 2022 while on international duty, Cyrus Christie revealed that he was now a free agent as he would not be signing a new contract at Fulham following the end of his contract, he confirmed that he had interest from clubs outside of England interested in him.

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On 26 August 2022, Cyrus Christie moved on a free transfer to Championship club Hull City.

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On 10 November, Cyrus Christie was called into the Ireland squad for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Scotland, and a friendly against the United States.

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Cyrus Christie was the target of online racist abuse, which the Football Association of Ireland reported to the police.