Danny Deakin
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kevin Daniel Deakin | ||
Date of birth | 6 September 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing position | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Handsworth | |||
Sheffield Wednesday | |||
2006–2012 | Sheffield United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2014 | Mercyhurst Lakers | 45 | (24) |
2015–2016 | South Carolina Gamecocks | 41 | (18) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Matlock Town | ||
2012 | Belper Town | ||
2013 | Erie Admirals | 16 | (5) |
2014 | FC London | 11 | (2) |
2015 | Erie Commodores | 12 | (7) |
2016 | Detroit City FC | 9 | (1) |
2017 | Orlando City | 0 | (0) |
2017 | → Orlando City B (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2017 | Orlando City B | 17 | (1) |
2018 | Detroit City FC | 7 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 16, 2017 |
Danny Deakin (born 6 September 1993) is an English footballer who plays as an Attacking Midfielder.
Career
Deakin played as part of the academy at Sheffield United from 2006, until he was released by the club in 2012.[1] Following his release from Sheffield United, Deakin had spells with both Matlock Town and Belper Town.[2]
Deakin moved to the United States to play college soccer at Mercyhurst University in 2013, before transferring to the University of South Carolina in 2015.[3] While at college, Deakin spent time with USL PDL side FC London,[4] and NPSL sides Erie Commodores (formerly Erie Admirals) and Detroit City FC.[5][6]
On 17 January 2017, Deakin was selected by Orlando City in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft in the third round (64th overall).[7] He officially signed with the club on 3 March 2017.[8] Shortly after signing, Deakin was sent to Orlando City's USL affiliate Orlando City B on loan.[9] He made his debut for Orlando City B on 25 March 2017 against Tampa Bay Rowdies.[10]
Deakin moved permanently to Orlando City B on 19 April 2017.[11]
On April 10, 2018 it was announced that Deakin would return to Detroit City Football Club for their 2018 campaign.
References
- ↑ "Sheffield United academy reject picked in MLS Draft – The72".
- ↑ "Nailers dominate one-sided game".
- ↑ "Danny Deakin Bio University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site".
- ↑ "Player Stats".
- ↑ Cermak/NPSL.com, Daniel (1 March 2017). "Danny Deakin's NPSL Career Leads Directly to MLS".
- ↑ FC, Detroit City (17 January 2017). "Danny Deakin selected in MLS SuperDraft".
- ↑ "Rookie Danny Deakin Aiming to Impress in Training Camp".
- ↑ "Orlando City signs Danny Deakin, Acquires Moussa Sane on Loan, and Waives David Mateos". 3 March 2017.
- ↑ "Orlando City SC Announces Loans to Orlando City B".
- ↑ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Orlando City B".
- ↑ Staff, USLSoccer.com (19 April 2017). "Deakin Signs with OCB".
External links
- Orlando City bio
- Danny Deakin at Soccerway