Cyrille Regis
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 February 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Maripasoula, French Guiana | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1976 | Molesey | ||
| 1976–1977 | Hayes | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1984 | West Bromwich Albion | 241 | (81) |
| 1984–1991 | Coventry City | 238 | (47) |
| 1991–1993 | Aston Villa | 52 | (12) |
| 1993–1994 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | (2) |
| 1994–1995 | Wycombe Wanderers | 35 | (9) |
| 1995–1996 | Chester City | 29 | (7) |
| Total | 614 | (158) | |
| National team | |||
| 1978–1982 | England U21 | 6 | (3) |
| 1978–1980 | England B | 3 | (0) |
| 1982–1987 | England | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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Cyrille Regis, MBE (born 9 February 1958) is a former England international footballer who played as a forward. His professional playing career spanned 19 years, where he made 614 league appearances and scored 158 league goals, most prolifically at West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City. He also won five caps for the England national team.
Regis was born on 9 February 1958 in Maripasoula, French Guiana, the son of Robert and Mathilde Regis. His father moved to Britain in 1962; the rest of the family, including Cyrille, followed a year later. The family lived initially in the Portobello Road area of London, later moving to Stonebridge. Brought up as a Roman Catholic, Regis attended Kensal Rise Primary School and, later, Cardinal Hinsley RC Secondary School in Harlesden.
Regis participated in athletics, cricket and football at Cardinal Hinsley and he was called up to represent the Borough of Brent boys’ football team. He was also offered a trial by Chelsea, but was unable to take advantage due to a hamstring injury. Regis progressed to playing Sunday league football for Ryder Brent Valley. He then moved to Oxford & Kilburn Boys before re-joining Ryder Brent Valley.
After leaving school, Regis trained as an electrician, earning a City and Guilds diploma; he continued to practise the trade until his move into professional football. He is the cousin of John Regis MBE, the former English athlete, who still holds the UK record for the 200 metres.
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