Dwight Eversley Yorke is a talented and successful former Trinidad and Tobagonian professional football player and coach.
He has had a successful career both as a player and now as a coach, leading him to become head coach of Trinidad and Tobago.
Yorke’s dedication and hard work have made him a respected figure in football.
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- Full name: Dwight Eversley Yorke
- Stage name: Dwight Yorke
- Date of birth: November 3, 1971
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: Canaan, Trinidad and Tobago
- Nationality: Trinidad
- Occupation: Soccer coach
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Grace Alberta Joseph Yorke and Fulton Yorke
- Siblings: Deborah Yorke, Verlaine Yorke, Brent Yorke, Juliet Yorke, Garth Yorke
- Spouses: Donna Yorke, Bethany Hardman, Stacey Silvester and Katie Price
- Children: 4
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 25 million USD
Early life and education
Dwight Yorke is a professional football player born on November 3, 1971 in Canaan, Trinidad and Tobago. He was raised by his parents, Grace Alberta Joseph Yorke and Fulton Yorke, along with his eight siblings: Deborah Yorke, Verlaine Yorke, Brent Yorke, Juliet Yorke, Garth Yorke, Gary Yorke, Keith Yorke and Clint Yorke. Yorke identifies as Trinidadian and Muslim. He attended Signal Hill High School.
Career
In 2012, Yorke joined Sunderland as first team coach, working under his former manager, Martin O’Neill. He then moved to his old club, Manchester United, as a global ambassador and occasional coach.
In 2016, he returned to management as assistant coach for the Trinidad and Tobago national team, a role he held until 2017. Currently, he is head coach of Sunderland U23 team .
In January 2023, Yorke’s tenure at Macarthur FC ended. During his time as head coach, he led the team to their first trophy, the 2022 Australian Cup Final. In July 2022, Yorke was appointed head coach of A-League Men’s team, Macarthur FC.
In his new role as head coach, Yorke will strategize and lead the national team in their journey towards qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. With his vast experience as a former professional footballer career, Yorke brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
He will also work closely with the players to foster a strong team spirit and build a cohesive team on the field. The upcoming World Cup qualifiers will be an exciting and challenging opportunity for Yorke to make his mark as a coach and lead his country to success.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @officialdwightyorke19
Personal life
Dwight Yorke is a former professional soccer player who has been married three times and has four children. His first marriage was to Donna Yorke, with whom he had two children.
His second marriage was to Bethany Hardman, and his most recent marriage was to Stacey Silvester, whom he married in 2019. Yorke also has a son with his fiancée, Katie Price. Despite his many marriages, Yorke remained a devoted father to all his children.
Net worth
Dwight Yorke is known for his successful football career, having played for several famous teams such as Manchester United, Aston Villa and Sunderland.
During his time as a professional player, he earned a net worth of $25 million, mainly from salary and endorsement deals. However, he also had financial difficulties in the past, including filing for bankruptcy in 2017..
