Chris Bennett (soccer)

Chris Bennett
Personal information
Date of birth (1952-01-15) 15 January 1952
Place of birth London, England
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1970–1971 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974 Vancouver Whitecaps 8 (2)
1976–1977 Seattle Sounders 17 (0)
1978 Memphis Rogues 5 (0)
1979–1980 Cleveland Force (indoor) 25 (6)
Total 55 (8)
International career
1973–1975 Canada 6 (1)
1975 Canadian Olympic 4 (1)
Managerial career
1993–1997 Canada U20 (assistant)
1998–2000 Canada U15
2000–2004 Canadian Soccer Association
2004, 2005 Whitecaps FC Women
2005 Whitecaps FC men's reserves
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Chris Bennett (born 15 January 1952) is a former soccer player who played as a forward in the North American Soccer League. Born in England, he played for the Canada national team at international level. He was one of the original Vancouver Whitecaps players from their first season in 1974. Since retiring from playing, he has been a football coach and instructor in the Vancouver area.