Jason Koumas was born on 25 September 1979 and is a Welsh former professional footballer who played for Tranmere Rovers, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, as well as the Welsh national team.
13 Facts About Jason Koumas
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Jason Koumas spent nine years in the Liverpool academy before joining Tranmere at eighteen.
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Jason Koumas played regularly alongside players such as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and was highly rated by the club.
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Jason Koumas established himself as a talented youngster with immense potential.
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Jason Koumas inspired the Baggies promotion back to the Premiership in 2004, winning the First Division player of the month award for November 2003, as well as being named in the First Division team of the year.
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Jason Koumas earned himself hero status amongst the Bluebirds faithful as well as the club's Player of the Year award and a place in the Championship's PFA team of the season.
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Jason Koumas was effectively on strike throughout the negotiations and refused to return to the Hawthorns, even resorting to training on his own away from the club.
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Jason Koumas won the Powerade Championship player of the month award for December 2006.
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Jason Koumas was named the Championship Player of the Year at the Football League Awards in March 2007, and was honoured in April with a place in the Championship team of the year.
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On 5 August 2010, Jason Koumas agreed a deal to re-join Cardiff City on a season-long loan, but was unable to complete the move until after Cardiff's transfer embargo was lifted.
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Jason Koumas played 34 times for his country, making his international debut against Ukraine in 2001.
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Jason Koumas missed a penalty for Wales in a World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.
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Jason Koumas retired from international football on 6 September 2009, having scored ten goals in 34 caps.