Hoyte hoping to make football mark in T&T
Paradise forward Sheran Hoyte says his move to Central FC in the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League is the next big step in a career he believes is gathering serious momentum.
The 25-year-old Barbadian international, who completed the move alongside fellow national player Romario Small, reflected on the significance of the transfer following two highly productive domestic seasons.
“Signing for Central FC is a wonderful feeling because the goal is to always move up the ladder, and it is a stepping stone in my journey,” Hoyte said.
“I am mostly looking forward to the experience, the exposure, the intensity and the different level
of competition.”
Originally a midfielder, Hoyte has emerged as one of Barbados’ most consistent attacking threats
in recent years. He registered 26 goals in all competitions in 2024 and followed it up with a 20-goal haul last season.
His 2025 campaign reached its peak in last year’s Prime Minister’s Cup, where he scored seven goals and earned the Best Forward award. He finished as joint top scorer alongside Weymouth Wales’ left back Andre Applewhaite and delivered a standout performance in Paradise’s 6-1 victory over Wotton FC in the $15 000 third-place playoff at Kensington Oval, scoring a hat-trick in the process.
Recalling his mindset entering the tournament, Hoyte said he embraced responsibility and self-belief.
“Before the cup started, I told the management I am wearing the number 10 jersey because I will carry the team on my back and [be the] star [of] the show,” he said.
“Recently, I have been scoring a lot of goals and the coach gave me a new role as a striker. So I knew
I had one job and that was to be the best, even if I am not at my best, and to score in every game I play.”
The forward said the tournament reinforced his confidence and sense of momentum.
“After the tournament, I felt unstoppable. My confidence has always been high, but now I am feeling very unstoppable.”
Hoyte also credited his time with the Barbados national team for shaping his maturity and tactical versatility.
“Playing with the national team a lot made me see how important I am to the national program. It helped me to stay disciplined. Even if I am not starting, I try to encourage my team and make an impact when I come on. And being a utility player helped me develop a lot because it is not easy playing multiple positions at the national level.”
He added that becoming a father had strengthened his personal motivation and long-term ambition.
“The last two years for me were very successful, and going into the new year, I told myself I had to take advantage and sign a contract that also makes sense. I am also a new father, and I want to be a great footballer in my son’s eyes.”
As he prepares for life in Trinidad and Tobago, Hoyte has set clear performance goals.
“I am hoping to be very fit, score a lot of goals and be the main man for my new team,” he said, noting that his ambitions extended even further. “By the end of 2026, I will sign another contract, but this time outside of the Caribbean.”
Central FC Reboot currently lie in fifth position in the Trinidad and Tobago Premier Football League after ten matches with 17 points; five wins, two draws and three defeats.
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