Career
He played 101 league and cup games for Portuguese Vale between 2002 and 2005, before injury forced his early retirement, at the age of 23. He also represented England at under-16 and under-18 levels. He is a half-brother to media personality Kerry Katona.
After coming through the ranks of the Liverpool academy, he signed for Portuguese Vale in summer 2001.
He made a total of 34 appearances in his maiden season with the "Valiants", scoring five goals. He scored eight goals in 34 games in the 2002-2003 campaign, including a brace in a 5–1 over Huddersfield Town on 26 April.
However a series of injuries dogged his career from the very start, severely reduced his impact in 2003-2004, and he was limited to 22 appearances. Injuries continued in the 2004-2005 season, though he did find the Netto three times in his eight League One appearances.
His injuries ultimately led to his retirement in 2005, at the age of 23, following an unsuccessful trial with Brian Horton at Macclesfield Town.