Taurean Andre Manders (born 9 July 1986) is a Bermudian footballer who currently plays for the English club Whitchurch United.
Club career Manders came through the local side North Village Rams before joining the US college soccer team Iona Gaels for which he played for four years.Player profile - IC Gaels He later moved to the American IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
In May 2011, he joined Capital City F.C. in the Canadian Soccer League."Manders signs pro football contract", Bermuda Sun, 18 May 2011- Stephen Wright, "Manders signs pro deal", Royal Gazette (Bermuda), 19 May 2011 The following season, in May 2012, Manders transferred to York Region Shooters.
In February 2014, Manders joined the English side Bashley,Andy Mitchell, "Bermuda international Manders makes Bashley switch", Bournemouth Echo, 2 February 2014. but left at the end of the season to join Sholing.Stephen Wright, "Manders set for new test", Royal Gazette, 27 August 2014.
International career Manders made his debut for the Bermudian national team in a December 2003 friendly match against Barbados and had, by November 2015, earned 14 caps scored 1 goal. He has played in six FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
International goals Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Refs 1. 11 September 2012 Stade Sylvio Cator, Port-au-Prince, Haiti 5–0 8–0 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification Report
Personal life He is the son of ex-Bermuda national team cricketer Andre Manders.
References
External links Stephen Wright, "Manders waits for club ok to play in Caribbean Cup", Royal Gazette, 21 August 2012
Stephen Wright, "Manders in ‘pick me’ plea to BFA bosses", Royal Gazette, 12 August 2011