13 Facts About Peter Canero

Peter Canero was born on 18 January 1981 and is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a defender and midfielder.

Peter Canero began his career with Kilmarnock, where he made over 100 appearances.

Peter Canero had brief spells with Leicester City in England, Dundee United back in Scotland and New York Red Bulls in the United States before his career ended due to injury.

Peter Canero made one appearance for the Scotland national team in 2004.

Peter Canero made his first-team debut in August 1999 at the age of 18 as a late substitute in the home league win over Aberdeen.

Celtic were interested in signing Peter Canero, but were unable to offer a transfer fee for him to move in January 2004.

Later that month, Peter Canero moved to Premier League side Leicester City.

Peter Canero went on to appear in around half of the remaining fixtures that season in the Premiership, most notably against Leeds when he missed a glorious chance to win the game.

Peter Canero moved to Dundee United on a short-term loan deal in September 2005, before signing with MetroStars of Major League Soccer in January 2006.

Peter Canero was waived by the team, now known as New York Red Bulls, at the end of an injury-hit season during which he played only 278 minutes for the club.

Peter Canero was capped for Scotland at all youth levels, including 18 appearances for the under-21 team.

Peter Canero appeared three times for the Scotland B team, against Germany, Turkey and Croatia.

Peter Canero was given his first cap for the senior national team in April 2004, as an early substitute in the friendly match against Denmark.