WALTER Moore: A name that is always spoken of whenever a debate about who is the country’s most talented left wingback of all-time. Moore is considered by many a model player, having worked his way through the local club system in Guyana, and a whirlwind rise in the sport in which he earns his living now takes him to Finland where he recently signed a two-year deal with FF Jaro.
The club competes in the Finnish Premier League; the top flight of professional football in the Nordic countries.
Moore, 30, whose first taste at professional football was at Trinidad and Tobago Pro-League Club North East Stars in 2006, had played for the Jamaal Shabazz-owned Caledonia AIA (2007–2013) as well as Charlotte Eagles Football Club in the USA.
In 2013, Moore signed with FC Vostok in the Kazakhstan Premier League, making 31 appearances for the outfit but then transferred to their rivals FC Astana-1964 the following year.
One of Guyana’s most committed servants, Moore is now enjoying a sensational season with FF Jaro and is considered one of the club’s premier players. In fact, Moore captained his side in Sunday’s 2-1 win over rivals VPS FC.
“The difference playing in Finland from the Caribbean is the standard of professionalism. The players and coach are really dedicated and the structure is really high and that makes players go out and perform to their best,” Moore told Chronicle Sport yesterday.
The former Fruta Conquerors defender said that he remains fully committed to Guyana’s football and through the Senior National Men’s team – the Golden Jaguars – and head coach Jamaal Shabazz, he wants to give back as much as possible to the programme that has played a pivotal part in helping his career.
“Well we need more people to develop the game and get these kids opportunity to get try outs at European clubs, because we have the talent but it’s just that we need someone to open the door halfway at least,” said Moore.
While many only want to be remembered as the best in the game, Moore’s goal is to play a part in helping as much as he could his fellow countrymen to play overseas, while achieving as much as he could before saying goodbye.