Clarke Oduor

Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor (born 25 June 1999) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for the Championship club Barnsley and the Kenya national team, he plays as a left back, however he is a natural attacking midfielder, and can also play as a winger.[3]

Clarke Oduor
Personal information
Full name Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor[1]
Date of birth (1999-06-25) 25 June 1999
Place of birth Siaya, Kenya
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Barnsley
Number 22
Youth career
2010–2017 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Leeds United 0 (0)
2019– Barnsley 22 (1)
National team‡
2020– Kenya 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 November 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 9 October 2020

Career

Leeds United

He started his career at Leeds United's academy and on 16 January 2017 Oduor signed a professional deal at the club where he was given the number 54 shirt.[4]

He made his professional debut on 6 January 2019 when he came on as an 85th-minute substitute for Leif Davis during a 2–1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup.[5]

On 17 February 2019, Oduor signed a new contract at Leeds, extending his deal until the end of the 2019–20 season with the option of a further year.[6]

Oduor featured regularly for Carlos Corberán's Leeds United Under 23's side over the course of the 2018–19 season, showing his versatility by playing as left back, left wing back, winger and as a forward over the course of the 2018–19 season,[7] that won the PDL Northern League 2018–19 Season by winning the league, they then became the national Professional Development League Champions by beating Birmingham City in the final.[8]

On 13 July 2019, Oduor was one of just 16 players named in Marcelo Bielsa's first team squad for Leeds' 2019-20 pre-season tour of Australia for matches against Manchester United and West Sydney Wanderers.[9]

Barnsley

On deadline day August 2019, Oduor signed a four year deal to join Barnsley becoming the fourth young player to make the switch from West Yorkshire to South Yorkshire in the 2019 summer transfer window.

On 7 December 2019 Oduor made his first appearance for Barnsley which was also his first Championship appearance. He was substituted in at 90+3 minute.[10]

On 14 December 2019 Oduor made his first start in the Championship League for Barnsley.[11] Despite his natural position as a center-attacking midfielder, he played at left-back replacing an injured Ben Williams. He was substituted off in the 83rd minute.

On 26 December 2019 Oduor received his first Man of the Match award, on his third start for Barnsley whilst playing against West Bromwich Albion who were, at the time, top of the Championship League.[12] He scored his first goal in his career in the 93rd minute of the 2019-20 season against Brentford to keep Barnsley in the Championship relegating Charlton Athletic in the process.[13]

International career

Oduor was eligible for both the Kenyan national team and the England national team at international level.[14] He debuted for Kenya in a 2-1 friendly win over Zambia on 9 October 2020.[15]

Style of Play

Oduor is known for his versatility, being able to play as a Winger on either flank or as a Left Back, Left wing-back or as a Left-Forward.[16] With Oduor style known for his pace, incisive footwork and his ability to both defend and attack.[17]

Career statistics
As of match played 20 November 2020
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United 2018–19[18] Championship 0010000010
Barnsley 2019–20[19] Championship 161200000181
2020–21[20] Championship 6000200080
Total 221202000261
Total 221302000271

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Barnsley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 3. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. "Clarke Oduor". Barnsley F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  3. "Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?". The Boot Room. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. "CLARKE ODUOR SIGNS PROFESSIONAL DEAL". Leeds United. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  5. "QPR 2–1 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  6. "New deal for Leeds United youngster Clarke Oduor". YEP. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  7. "'True leader' – Leeds under-23 captain Hugo Diaz impresses the fans once again". The Boot Room. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  8. "Carlos Corberan on what the future can hold for Leeds United's PDL champions". YEP. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  9. "LEEDS UNITED ANNOUNCE SQUAD LIST FOR AUSTRALIAN TOUR". Leeds United. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  10. "REPORT: Cardiff City 3-2 Barnsley". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  11. "REPORT: Barnsley 5-3 QPR". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  12. "Barnsley 1-1 West Bromwich Albion: Tykes hold high-flying Baggies for second time". 26 December 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  13. "Clarke Oduor keeps Barnsley up and condemns Brentford to play-offs". 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  14. "Harambee Stars prospect signs contract extension with English side". YEP. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  15. "Kenya vs. Zambia - 9 October 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  16. "Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?". The Boot Room. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  17. "Leeds United U23s player ratings as Corberan's men follow title success with place in cup semi-finals". Leeds Live. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  18. "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  19. "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  20. "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
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