Cy Goddard

Cy Goddard (サイ ゴダード, Sai Godādo, born 2 April 1997) is an English-born Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Indian Super League club Mumbai City on loan from Serie A club Benevento. He has also represented Japan at youth international level.

Cy Goddard
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-04-02) 2 April 1997
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Mumbai City
(on loan from Benevento)
Number 21
Youth career
2006–2018 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Benevento 2 (0)
2019–2020 → Pafos (loan) 6 (0)
2020– → Mumbai City (loan) 15 (0)
National team
2013–2014 Japan U16 8 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:15, 15 December 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Youth career at Tottenham Hotspur

Born in London, England, Goodard joined Tottenham Hotspur Academy as a first year scholar.[1] He spent five years developing at the U18 and U21 sides.[2][3] Goddard extended his contract with the club on two occasions.[4] In July 2017, it was reported that Goddard did not join the club's first team for the USA tour squad; it came after when he turned down the contract extension from Tottenham Hotspur and seek to leave the club.[5]

Benevento Calcio

In August 2018, Goddard joined Serie B side Benevento on a three-year contract.[6] On 18 November 2018, Goddard made his senior debut, as an 82nd minute substitute in a 3–1 loss to Spezia.[7] Goddard spent most of the season on the substitute bench, as he made two appearances for the side in his first season at Benevento Calcio.[8] On 1 September 2019, Goddard joined Cypriot First Division club Pafos.[9] It was later revealed to be a loan deal.[10] On 3 October 2020, Goddard Joined Indian Super League club Mumbai City on a year long loan deal.[11]

International career

Born in London to an English father and Japanese mother,[12] Goddard has represented Japan at the under-16 and under-17 levels.[13]

Personal life

Regarding his nationality, Goddard said: "I have never really wanted to play for England. Always my mindset was that I wanted to play for Japan. Since I was 10, it's always been an ambition of mine. If they keep progressing as quickly, then they will be better than England and a lot of nations in the future. I think a lot of the boys [in this country's youth system] are also looking elsewhere rather than England. A lot of people in the youth system are not really admiring the England team and the English way of playing football. For me, I have always pictured myself playing for Japan."[12] He said he does not speak Japanese, but is taking lessons twice a week.[12]

Career statistics

Club
As of 14 December 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Benevento 2018–19 Serie B 2000——20
Pafos (loan) 2019–20 Cypriot First Division 6020——80
Mumbai City (loan) 2020–21 Indian Super League 6000——60
Career total 140200000160

References
  1. "Player update". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 10 June 2013. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  2. "Bright start for Cy". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 20 July 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  3. "Two Japanese Stars Look to Shine in the Premier League". Tokyo Weekender. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
    "U-18日本代表MFゴダード、今季もトッテナムでプレー。トップデビューなるか" (in Japanese). Football Channel. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  4. "Veljković extends Spurs contract". Tottenham Hotspur Blogspot. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
    "Spurs Retained list and youth". Tottenham Hotpur Blogspot. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  5. "Goddard, Foyth, Mahrez News". Tottenham Hotspur Blogspot. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  6. "FORMALIZZATO L'ACCORDO CON CY GODDARD" (in Italian). Benevento Calcio. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  7. "日英ハーフのサイ・ゴダードがイタリアデビュー。セリエBで約10分間プレー" (in Japanese). Football Channel. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  8. "日英ハーフのサイ・ゴダード、ベネヴェントで2年連続開幕戦招集外に…移籍の噂も？" (in Japanese). Yahoo! News. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  9. "CY GODDARD". Pafos FC. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  10. "GODDARD IN PRESTITO AL PAFOS". Benevento Calcio. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  11. "Cy Goddard on Loan to Mumbai City FC". Benevento Calcio. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  12. "生まれも育ちも英国、サイ・ゴダードが日本代表を希望。英紙は才能の流出嘆く「ヤヌザイと同じくイングランド代表を選択せず」". Football Channel. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  13. "五輪サッカー東京金へ二重国籍選手探せ" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
    "サイ・ゴダードだけでない"ハーフ"の有望株。豪州の将来を担う"あしたのジョー"、日本代表の可能性も" (in Japanese). Football Channel. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
    "Japan National Team U-17". Japan Football Association. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
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