Nigel Shola Andre Reo-Coker (born 14 May 1984 in Croydon, South London) is an English footballer of Sierra Leonean descent. He is currently a free agent, after cancelling his contract with Bolton Wanderers on 18 May 2012 after the club's relegation. He is known for being a robust midfielder with good work-rate. Reo-Coker came through the youth team ranks at Wimbledon, and has previously played for West Ham United and Aston Villa.
Reo-Coker was bo...
More
Nigel Shola Andre Reo-Coker (born 14 May 1984 in Croydon, South London) is an English footballer of Sierra Leonean descent. He is currently a free agent, after cancelling his contract with Bolton Wanderers on 18 May 2012 after the club's relegation. He is known for being a robust midfielder with good work-rate. Reo-Coker came through the youth team ranks at Wimbledon, and has previously played for West Ham United and Aston Villa.
Reo-Coker was born in Thornton Heath, Croydon. As a child, Reo-Coker spent six years in Sierra Leone where his father, Ransford, was a doctor. He moved back to London with his mother Agnes-Lucinda and sisters Natalie and Vanessa and brother Glenn when his parents split up in 1990. As a child he attended Riddlesdown High School in Purley, Croydon.
Reo-Coker was spotted by London club Wimbledon at the age of twelve after representing the borough of Croydon. He came through the ranks at Wimbledon and became captain after progressing to the first team. He also...
Less
