Allan Coates

Profile -

• Class - Freshman
• Major - Business
• Hometown - Bangor, Northern Ireland
• High School - Sullivan Upper School
• Height - 6.1
• Weight - 171 pounds
• Position - Midfield
• Date of Birth - 01/27/88

Before Illinois Tech

In Northern Ireland Allan represented Linfield FC at u16 and u18 level, scoring an impressive 20 goals over his two seasons from midfield. In 2006 Allan transferred to Lisburn Distillery where he continued his goal scoring form scoring 19 goals in his first season at the club. Allan was rewarded by Lisburn for his fine form by being named the youth team captain for the entire 06/07 season.

Playing Style

Allan is an offensive central midfield player who scores and creates goals from the middle of the park. He has great technique and vision on the ball which makes him a constant threat to opposition teams. Allan is a box to box player who is also very strong at the defensive side of the game.