Zeiko Lewis
Bermudian footballer
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Zeiko Troy Jahmiko Lewis (born 4 June 1994) is a Bermudian footballer who plays for USL League One side Union Omaha and the Bermuda national team.
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| Full name | Zeiko Troy Jahmiko Lewis[1] | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1994[2] | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Spanish Point, Bermuda | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Union Omaha | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2009 | Dandy Town Hornets | ||||||||||||||||
| College career | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Boston College Eagles | 73 | (18) | ||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Bermuda Hogges | 15 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Real Boston Rams | 7 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017 | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017 | New York Red Bulls II | 23 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | FH | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | → HK (loan) | 7 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Charleston Battery | 67 | (18) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Sacramento Republic | 53 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Union Omaha | 15 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Bermuda U17 | 5 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Bermuda U20 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2011– | Bermuda | 42 | (12) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 9 June 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Career
Youth and college
Lewis was born in Spanish Point, Bermuda, where he was raised by his mother, Nicole, and father, Tory. He began his footballing career with the Dandy Town Hornets youth setup.[3] Working his way up the academy, he moved to the United States, where he attended the Berkshire School in Sheffield, Massachusetts. During his freshman year at Berkshire, Lewis tallied a team-high eight goals and eight assists, which led to a national call up by Bermuda's under-17 national team.[4]
After gradual improvement, Lewis had an explosive senior season, tallying 33 goals. The success led to being named an NSCAA All-American as a senior scored a goal in the High School All-American Game. Lewis was the only player from Massachusetts invited to the game, and one of three from New England.[5]
Lewis also spent two seasons with Bermuda Hogges in the USL Premier Development League.[6][7] He also played for Real Boston Rams.
His success at Berkshire landed him a scholarship with Boston College.[3] In his freshman year with the Eagles, Lewis led the team with 17 points, and led the team in assists, with 11. He was tied for second in goals during the season.[8] He also won the 2013 ACC Men's Soccer Freshman of the Year award.
New York Red Bulls
Ahead of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, Lewis signed a senior college contract with Major League Soccer. He was selected 17th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by the New York Red Bulls. Per league policy the terms were not disclosed.[9] On April 1, 2017, Lewis made his professional debut for New York Red Bulls II, scoring the lone goal in a 1–0 victory over Richmond Kickers.[10]
Charleston Battery
After spending a season in Iceland, Lewis returned to the United States by signing with the Charleston Battery of USL Championship on 7 February 2019.[11] In January 2020 it was announced that Lewis will remain with The Battery for the 2020 season.[12]
Sacramento Republic FC
Lewis signed with Sacramento Republic FC on 22 December 2021.[13] He left Sacramento following their 2023 season.[14]
Union Omaha
On 28 March 2024, Lewis signed with USL League One side Union Omaha.[15]
International
Lewis received his first international cap for Bermuda on September 2, 2011. He came on as a 77th-minute substitute for Nahki Wells[16] in a 1–0 loss to Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup qualifier.
International goals
- Scores and results list Bermuda's goal tally first.[17]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 14 July 2013 | Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |  Greenland | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2013 Island Games |
| 2. | 15 July 2013 |  Falkland Islands | 4–0 | 8–0 | ||
| 3. | 6–0 | |||||
| 4. | 25 March 2015 | Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas |  Bahamas | 3–0 | 5–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5. | 21 March 2018 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda |  Antigua and Barbuda | 1–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 6. | 12 October 2018 | Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |  Sint Maarten | 4–0 | 12–0 | 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification |
| 7. | 6–0 | |||||
| 8. | 12–0 | |||||
| 9. | 24 March 2019 | Estadio Cibao, Santiago, Dominican Republic |  Dominican Republic | 1–1 | 3–1 | |
| 10. | 5 March 2021 | IMG Academy, Bradenton, United States | Bahamas | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
| 11. | 2 July 2021 | DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States |  Barbados | 7–1 | 8–1 | 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification |
| 12. | 9 June 2024 | Bermuda National Stadium, Devonshire Parish, Bermuda |  Honduras | 1–1 | 1–6 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Bermuda