John Keister: profile
John Keister (born 11 November 1970 in Manchester, United Kingdom) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Keister started out at Walsall F.C. in 1993. He played for 6 clubs between 1993 and 2011. His most appearances came at Margate F.C. (2001–2006), where he made 186 appearances and scored 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 410 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Keister represented Sierra Leone (2000–2002), earning 7 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Manchester has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Efan Ekoku, Ahmad Benali and Vinny Mukendi.
Nationality explained: Why does John Keister play for Sierra Leone?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 30)
- Club career
- 1993–2011 (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (27 in 410)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 6% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Margate F.C. (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Arouna Koné, Thapelo Maseko and Adam Ounas (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2000 |  Walsall F.C. |
EFL League Two | 106 | 2 |
| 2000 | Chester City F.C. |
National League | 10 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | Shrewsbury Town F.C. |
EFL League Two | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | Stevenage F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| 2001–2006 | Margate F.C. |
National League South | 186 | 22 |
| 2006–2009 | Dover Athletic F.C. |
National League South | 97 | 3 |
| 2009–2011 | Margate F.C. |
National League South | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 410 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 |  Sierra Leone |
Senior | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is John Keister?
John Keister was born on 11 November 1970, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was John Keister born?
John Keister was born in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Which national team does John Keister play for?
John Keister played international football for Sierra Leone. He has 7 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has John Keister played for?
John Keister's recorded clubs are Walsall F.C., Chester City F.C., Shrewsbury Town F.C., Stevenage F.C., Margate F.C. and Dover Athletic F.C..
How tall is John Keister?
John Keister is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does John Keister play?
John Keister played as a midfielder.