The prolific midfielder Kaheem Parris, 20, is creating waves internationally as he continues to grow professionally. The former Dinthill standout represented the School’s DaCosta cup Team for two terms before making his National Premier League debut for Cavalier FC in 2017.
During the 2016/2017 season, Kaheem Parris won the U17 League as well as scored the winning goal that secured the senior team promotion back to the Jamaica Premier League. He has always been a regular member of youth selections of Jamaican National Teams.
In the Caribbean U17 Qualifiers, he played an important role in helping Jamaica to advance to the 2017 CONCACAF U17 Qualifiers in Panama. Kaheem was a starter in all the games and scored both goals in Jamaica’s 2-1 victory over El Salvador. In August he was called to the Jamaica National Senior Team and earned his first cap versus Trinidad and Tobago. He is now a regular starter for Cavalier in the Red Stripe Premier League.
Parris, now a staple in Europe is on loan from Cavalier FC to Slovenia’s second division club NK Domezale, having signed in September 2019. In July 2020, Parris further cemented his stint with NK Krka where he’s on a phenomenal growth phase and is eyeing top clubs in Europe to continue his development professionally.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Cavalier Senior Team – 2017/18 Season
Starter for Cavalier FC in the Red Stripe Premier League
Leading goal scorer in Under 19 – September to November 2017
Scored 30 goals from 20 games in the National under-19 school competition.
Jamaica National Senior Team Cap – August 2017
Came on as a substitute in a 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, earning his first senior team cap.
Under-17 Champion – August 2017
A part of the title-winning under-17 team in the Kingston and St. Andrew Football Association U17 league.
Promotion Goal – July 2017
Scored the game-winner that promoted Cavalier back into the Red Stripe Premier League, the top division in Jamaica.
Under-17 CONCACAF Qualifiers – April 2017
Starter and important player for Jamaica’s u17 team in Panama
Sources: Cavalier FC, 2020; Cavalier S.C accessed Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 <www.cavalierjamaica.com>,| jamaicaobserver.com |See article here http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/j-can-parris-hits-hat-trick-to-spur-slovenia-s_203605
