Michail Antonio

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Michail Antonio born?March 28, 1990
2. What was Michail Antonio's job?Tooting & Mitcham United
3. What is the current club?West Ham United
4. What is the international representation?Jamaica
5. Who is Michail Antonio?Michail Antonio is a fast footballer who plays for West Ham United in the Premier League and for the Jamaica national team.
6. How did Michail Antonio start his football career?He began playing football at a small club called Tooting & Mitcham United, then joined Reading in 2008. He spent time on loan at several clubs to learn and improve before moving to bigger teams.

Non-League Football: The level of football below the English Football League, often considered semi-professional or amateur.
Championship: The second tier of English professional football, below the Premier League.
Loan Spell: A temporary transfer of a player from one club to another, usually to gain match experience.
UEFA Conference League: A third-tier European club football competition organized by UEFA.