Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor (born 25 June 1999) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Bradford City and the Kenya national team. He plays as a left back, however he has also played as an attacking midfielder and winger.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor[1] | ||
Date of birth | 25 June 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Siaya, Kenya | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford City | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2017 | Leeds United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2019 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
2019–2023 | Barnsley | 48 | (1) |
2022–2023 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 11 | (1) |
2023– | Bradford City | 32 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2020– | Kenya | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:06, 27 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 October 2023 |
Career
editLeeds United
editOduor started his career at Leeds United's academy, signing a professional contract on 16 January 2017.[4]
He made his professional debut on 6 January 2019, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute during a 2–1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup.[5]
On 17 February, Oduor signed a new contract with 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 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 year.[7] With Oduor's help, Leeds won the PDL Northern League championship as well as the national PDL championship, beating Birmingham City in the final.[8]
Barnsley
editOn 31 August 2019, Oduor signed a four-year deal to join EFL Championship side Barnsley.
On 7 December, Oduor made his league debut for Barnsley as a 93rd-minute substitute in the Championship.[9] On 14 December, Oduor made his first league start for the side.[10] On 26 December, he earned Man of the Match honours in a league match against West Bromwich Albion.[11] He scored his first goal in the 91st minute of the last game of the 2019–20 season against Brentford to keep Barnsley in the Championship.[12]
On 1 September 2022, Oduor signed for Hartlepool United on loan.[13] He scored his first goal Hartlepool in a 2–1 defeat to Swindon Town.[14]
Bradford City
editUpon expiry of his contract at Barnsley, Oduor moved to EFL League Two side Bradford City on a three-year deal.[15]
International career
editOduor was eligible for both the Kenyan national team and the England national team.[16] He made his senior debut for Kenya in a 2–1 friendly win over Zambia on 9 October 2020.[17]
Style of play
editOduor is known for his versatility, being able to play as a winger on either flank or as a left back, left wing-back or left-sided forward.[18] With Oduor style known for his pace, incisive footwork and his ability to both defend and attack.[19]
Career statistics
edit- As of matches played 27 April 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Leeds United | 2018–19[20] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Barnsley | 2019–20[21] | Championship | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
2020–21[22] | Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
2021–22[23] | Championship | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
2022–23[24] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Total | 49 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 1 | ||
Hartlepool United (loan) | 2022–23[25] | League Two | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Bradford City | 2023–24[26] | League Two | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 41 | 4 |
Total | 92 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 112 | 6 |
References
edit- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Barnsley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 3. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ "Clarke Oduor". Barnsley F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?". The Boot Room. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "CLARKE ODUOR SIGNS PROFESSIONAL DEAL". Leeds United. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "QPR 2–1 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "New deal for Leeds United youngster Clarke Oduor". YEP. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "'True leader' – Leeds under-23 captain Hugo Diaz impresses the fans once again". The Boot Room. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Carlos Corberan on what the future can hold for Leeds United's PDL champions". YEP. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ "REPORT: Cardiff City 3–2 Barnsley". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "REPORT: Barnsley 5–3 QPR". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Barnsley 1–1 West Bromwich Albion: Tykes hold high-flying Baggies for second time". 26 December 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Barnsley win at Brentford to stay up". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Pools sign Clarke Oduor". Hartlepool United FC. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Joe Ramage (23 October 2022). "Swindon Town 2–1 Hartlepool United: Pools remain bottom despite Nicky Featherstone return". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "ODUOR ARRIVES AT CITY". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Harambee Stars prospect signs contract extension with English side". YEP. 18 February 2019. Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "Kenya vs. Zambia - 9 October 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?". The Boot Room. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Oduor in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Odour 2021/22". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Odour 2022/23". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Odour 2022/23". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Clarke Odour 2023/24". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 October 2023.