Walter Hall (footballer)
Walter James Alonte Hall (born July 16, 1989), known as Walter Hall, is a Filipino former professional footballer. He is the current assistant coach of Loyola F.C.
| Hall representing the Philippines | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter James Alonte Hall | ||
| Date of birth | July 16, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005-2008 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Everton | ||
| 2016–2017 | FC Meralco Manila | ||
| 2017–2018 | Davao Aguilas | 9 | |
| International career | |||
| 2017– | Philippines | 2 | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023- | Loyola FC (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life edit
Walter Hall was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother helen hails from Bacolod, Negros Occidental[1] while his father Andy Hall is from England. Hall spent his academy years in Everton from 2004 to 2008.[2]
Club career edit
Everton edit
In 2007, Hall signed his first professional contract with Everton after being with the club since the age of 14.[3] He was with the team until September 2010.
FC Meralco Manila edit
Hall moved to the Philippines in 2016 and signed with Loyola F.C. (then known as Loyola Meralco Sparks). At the end of the 2016–2017 season, the UFL was discontinued to pave the way for the newly formed Philippines Football League.[4] Hall afterwards departed FC Meralco Manila for the newly formed Davao Aguilas FC.
Davao Aguilas Football Club edit
In 2017, Hall moved to Davao Aguilas FC, a newly formed club which took part in the Philippines Football League.[5][6] Hall was an active member of Davao's roster and started in the final of the inaugural edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara.[7] They went on to settle for runner-up after falling to Kaya-FC Iloilo in extra time, 1–0.[8] After two seasons, Davao Aguilas disbanded in 2019.[9]
Stallion Laguna F.C. edit
In 2021, Hall was signed by Stallion Laguna F.C.[10] They went on to finish third in the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[11]
International career edit
After the Philippine Men's National Football Team rose to fame in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, Hall reinforced the training pool of the Azkals in February 2011 alongside brother Ryan now known as (DJ Ryan Hall) prior to the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup Pre-qualifiers.[12]
Months later in June, Hall was called up once again by then Azkals Coach Hans Michael Weiss for the Philippines’ training camp in Bahrain for the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Once added to the squad, Hall started both friendlies for the Azkals against the Bahrain U-23 National Team playing central midfield.[13][14][15] Hall suited up for the Philippines once more in the CTFA International Tournament in 2017.[16][17][18] He picked up two official senior national team caps under Coach Marlon Maro as they went on to place second overall in the tournament.[19]
Honors edit
Club edit
Runner-Up 2018 Copa Paulino Alcantara
Second Runner-Up 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara
National team edit
References edit
- ^ Olivares, Rick (February 8, 2011). "Cast nearly complete for Azkals". Bleachers Brew. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "ToffeeWeb - Everton Players: James Hall". www.toffeeweb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "ToffeeWeb - Everton Reserves, 2007-08". www.toffeeweb.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "PFL Launches on 21 April 2017". The Philippine Football Federation. April 20, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Tupas, Cedelf P. (March 27, 2017). "Aguilas hope to inspire football resurgence in mindanao". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Biantan, Jack (June 24, 2017). "Biantan: San Miguel Corp. finally supports football". Sunstar. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Carmen, Lorenzo del (October 28, 2018). "Jovin Bedic strikes late as Kaya brings Copa Paulino Alcantara home to Iloilo". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "IT'S COMING HOME: Iloilo wins Copa after edging Davao in extra time thriller". www.dugout.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ . February 17, 2019. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Copa Paulino Alcantara 2021 Semi-final - Stallion Laguna FC vs. Azkals Development Team, retrieved January 14, 2022
- ^ Olivares, Rick (February 8, 2011). "Cast nearly complete for Azkals". Bleachers Brew. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Azkals meet Bahrain's Olympic team in 2nd friendly match". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Azkals meet Bahrain's Olympic team in 2nd friendly match". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ RCadayona, Ni. "Azkals talo uli sa Bahrain". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Philippines National Team in CTFA International Tournament - The Philippine Football Federation". The Philippine Football Federation. November 28, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Nicolas, Jino (November 29, 2017). "Azkals to see action in Taiwan pocket tourney". BusinessWorld. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Stallion FC | Philippines National Team In CTFA International Tournament". www.stallionfcphil.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "Azkals to join pocket tournament in Taiwan". Rappler. Retrieved July 30, 2021.