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Chris Patrick (Born Christopher Stephen Patrick, 19th September 1986 in Glasgow) is a professional footballer currently playing for English championship side Leeds United.

After tearing his cruciate knee ligaments while in pro youth at Partick Thistle, Chris lay on the football scrap heap for 2 years, in April 2003, Chris was invited to play in a bounce game for discarded youth players in Switzerland. This Led to a trial then eventual 1 year contract with Grasshopper Club Zurich on May 16th 2003. He made his debut for [grasshoppers Gc] on May 25th scoring 2 goals in the 4-2 home win against FC Wil 1900 on the last game of the season and handed the number 31 shirt.

Season 03/04 Chris made his mark in a 3-0 win against FC Thun scoring all 3 goals and picking up his first of 14 man of the match awards. Chris went on to be a decisive factor in Grasshoppers successful cup run that season beating Sion 1-0 in the final and Chris scoring 8 of his sides 13 goals in the competition