title: Chris Tate (footballer)
text: # Chris Tate (footballer)
  
  Christopher Douglas Tate (born 27 December 1977) is an English former footballer who played as a striker for various teams in the Football League.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in York, North Yorkshire, Tate started his career in the York City youth system before signing for Sunderland in July 1996.
  
  