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Krystian Pearce
Personal information
Full name Krystian Mitchell Victor Pearce
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Scunthorpe United
(on loan from Birmingham City)
Number 26
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:05, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

Krystian Mitchell Victor Pearce (born 5 January 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Scunthorpe United on loan from Birmingham City. He represented England at the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, where they reached the final, and at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. In September 2007 he made his debut for the England under-19 team, the year above his actual age group, and played at the finals of the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. He made his debut in the Football League on 17 November 2007 while on loan to Notts County. He is yet to make his first team debut for Birmingham, though he has been an unused substitute.

Club career

Pearce was born in Birmingham and started his career at Sunday league side Kingsdown Colts before joining Birmingham City's Academy when he was ten years old. He began as a striker but converted to play in defence.[1][2] He was first given a squad number in January 2007 when included in the travelling squad for the FA Cup replay at Newcastle United but did not make the final 16.[3] Two months later he signed his first professional contract, due to expire in 2009.[4] He made frequent appearances for Birmingham City's reserve team, winners of their division of the Pontin's Holidays reserve league,[5] and captained the under-18 side which reached the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup[6] where they were beaten by Manchester United.[7] Singled out in Academy manager Terry Westley's end-of-season report as "the one name that does stand out in terms of what he has achieved",[8] Pearce was chosen as Academy Player of the Season for 2006–07.[9]

He was given a squad number for the 2007–08 season and included in Birmingham's squad for the League Cup match at Blackburn Rovers,[10] but remained an unused substitute.

On 8 November 2007 Pearce signed a one-month loan deal at Football League Two side Notts County in order to gain experience.[11] He made his competitive debut two days later in the starting eleven for Notts County's 3–0 FA Cup first round win over Histon,[12] and the following Saturday made his Football League debut for the club, playing the full 90 minutes in the 1–0 defeat at home to Macclesfield Town.[13] On 8 December he scored his first senior goal, in a 2–1 win against Shrewsbury Town,[14] contributing to him being named in the League Two Team of the Week,[15] after which his loan was extended for a further month.[16] A sending-off for a clumsy challenge[17] failed to dampen County's wish to extend the loan again,[18] but Birmingham recalled the player at the expiry of the second month[19] so that new manager Alex McLeish could assess him as possible cover during Radhi Jaïdi's absence at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.[20]

On 31 January 2008 Pearce joined Port Vale of League One on loan for an initial period of one month to gain experience at a higher level.[21] This loan spell was disrupted by another red card, this time for two bookings,[22] resulting in a two-game ban which left the player anxious to make amends.[23] This loan was twice extended, up to the maximum permissible 93 days,[24][25] though an ankle injury cut short his stay with the club.[26]

In May 2008 Pearce signed a new two-year contract with Birmingham, in recognition of his performances while on loan and his potential to develop into a first-team player.[27]

On 19 August 2008 Pearce joined League One club Scunthorpe United on loan for a month,[28] later extended, initially until 5 January 2008,[29] then until the end of the season, including, if necessary, for the play-offs.[30]

International career

Pearce was first capped at under-17 level for England on 26 October 2006 in a UEFA mini-tournament against Portugal under-17[31] and was part of the squad which qualified for the final stages of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship held in Belgium in May 2007.[32] He started all of England's games in those finals,[33] and scored their opening goal, his first at international level,[34] helping them to reach the final where they lost to Spain under-17.

England's performance in the UEFA championships earned them qualification for the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea. Again Pearce was in the starting eleven for each of England's games, and scored the second goal in their win over Syria U-17 in the round of 16, described in FIFA's match report as: "Once again, another Porritt cross caused problems for Mohamad Aljomaa's side, the ball fell to centre half Krystian Pearce, who showed all the composure of a striker, taking two touches before hitting a low shot into the net."[35]

During both the European and World tournaments, Pearce formed a sound defensive partnership with team captain Jordan Spence of West Ham United;[36][37] Sir Trevor Brooking, the Football Association's Director of Football Development, tipped the pair for future success.[38] He is described in an article on the FA's website as "arguably England’s best player at the World Cup".[39]

In September 2007 Pearce was called up to the England under-19 squad for the qualifying tournament for the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, despite being a year younger than most of the squad.[40][41] He played the whole of England's first two games and was rested for the third, coming on at half time and scoring the third goal in a 3–1 win.[42] Called up for a friendly against Russia under-19 in March 2008, Pearce was withdrawn and allowed to play for his loan club Port Vale, on the grounds that both England under-19 coach Brian Eastick and Birmingham City saw "playing in a League One game against Gillingham as being beneficial to his development".[43] He was part of the under-19 squad which topped their group at the elite qualification stage, starting in their second match and coming on as a very late substitute in the third.[44] In England's first group match in the finals, a lack of communication between Pearce and his goalkeeper cost England a goal against their Czech counterparts.[45] He retained his starting place for the remaining group games, keeping clean sheets in a goalless draw with Italy, where he made a vital late interception,[46] and a 3–0 defeat of Greece;[47] though England failed to reach the semifinals, their performance was good enough to qualify for the final stages of the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[48]

Pearce took part in two of the three group matches in the first qualifying round for the 2009 European Under-19 Championships, as a half-time substitute in a 3–1 victory over their Northern Irish counterparts which ensured qualification for the elite qualification round,[49][50] and playing the whole of the 4–1 defeat by Serbia.[51]

Style of play

Pearce is good in the air, as one would expect of a large man, and has pace and composure.[4] He is equally comfortable with the ball at his feet[2][52] and does not lack confidence.[36][53] According to Birmingham Academy manager Terry Westley, "he has pace and power in abundance and he will be an absolute giant when he stops growing. He's strong, he's tidied up his feet and he's another ... who is not flash or arrogant. He thrives on being pushed."[54] His nickname is "Chief", because "one of the [Birmingham] coaches said he saw a movie and there was a chief in it who didn't talk much but everyone looked up to him and respected him. I am like that so everyone gave me the name."[36]

Honours

References

  1. ^ Tattum, Colin (11 July 2008). "Krystian Pearce ready for next step". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  2. ^ a b Russell Staves (30 August 2007). "Natural born thriller". The Football Association (The FA). Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  3. ^ "Young gun on Cup standby". Birmingham Mail. 17 January 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  4. ^ a b "Pearce pens pro deal". Birmingham City F.C. 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  5. ^ "Reserves clinch title with last-gasp Sone strike". Birmingham Mail. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  6. ^ "Barnsley U18's 1 Blues U18's 2". Birmingham City F.C. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2007.
  7. ^ Hibbs, Ben (21 February 2007). "Youth Cup: Utd 2 B'rmnghm 0". Manchester United F.C. Retrieved 4 October 2007.
  8. ^ "Terry's end of term report". Birmingham City F.C. 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Pearce on the mark for England". Birmingham City F.C. 3 May 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2007.
  10. ^ "Mutch and Pearce in cup squad". Birmingham City F.C. 26 September 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  11. ^ "Youngster Pearce joins Magpies". Sporting Life. 8 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  12. ^ "Notts County 3-0 Histon". BBC Sport. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  13. ^ "Notts County 0-1 Macclesfield". BBC Sport. 17 November 2007. Retrieved 19 November 2007.
  14. ^ McVay, David (10 December 2007). "'Charlie' McParland is Notts County's darling". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 December 2007. Centre-half Krystian Pearce, only 17 and on-loan from Birmingham City, levelled with his first league goal, a header after his volley had been well saved by Glynn Garner in the 69th minute.
  15. ^ "Coca-Cola League 2 Team Of The Week (10/12/2007)" (PDF). The Football League. 10 December 2007. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  16. ^ "Notts County extend Pearce loan". BBC Sport. 10 December 2007. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
  17. ^ Adams, Sam (24 December 2007). "Dagenham take positives from County draw". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  18. ^ "Magpies agony at loss of Pearce". Nottingham Evening Post. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  19. ^ "Blues recall Pearce from County". BBC Sport. 14 January 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  20. ^ "Westley explains Pearce return". Birmingham City F.C. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2008.
  21. ^ "Pearce makes Vale loan move". sportinglife.com. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  22. ^ "Pearce is left to count the cost". Stoke Sentinel. 16 December 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  23. ^ Baggaley, Michael (29 February 2008). "Pearce aims to set record straight". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  24. ^ "Pearce extends Vale loan contract". BBC Sport. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  25. ^ "Krystian Pearce". Port Vale F.C. 8 April 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  26. ^ "Pearce a better player - Sinnott". Stoke Sentinel. 25 April 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
  27. ^ "New deal for Pearce". Birmingham City F.C. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
  28. ^ "Iron make Pearce move". Scunthorpe United F.C. 19 August 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2008.
  29. ^ "Pearce's Scunthorpe loan extended". BBC Sport. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2008.
  30. ^ "Pearce Would Stay For Play-Offs". Scunthorpe United F.C. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2008.
  31. ^ Russell Staves (26 October 2006). "Peacock wants response". The FA. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  32. ^ Staves, Russell (25 March 2007). "Rose blooms". The FA. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  33. ^ "U17s Fixtures & Results". The FA. 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  34. ^ Staves, Russell (2 May 2007). "Perfect Pearce". The FA. Retrieved 17 May 2007.
  35. ^ "Lions roar into quarters". FIFA. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  36. ^ a b c Staves, Russell (23 August 2007). "Hail to the Chief". The FA. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  37. ^ "Spence 'proud' of squad". The FA. 14 May 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
  38. ^ "Brooking: Korea experience 'vital'". FIFA. 4 September 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  39. ^ Staves, Russell (12 October 2007). "Krystian faith". The FA. Retrieved 18 October 2007.
  40. ^ "Eastick names squad". The FA. 24 September 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
  41. ^ "Duo called up for England". Birmingham City F.C. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2007. Academy manager Terry Westley explained: 'I got a call from the FA this morning to say that they wanted Krystian to bypass the U18's as they rate him so highly. The England U17 coach John Peacock told me that he thought Krystian was one of his best players in the World Cup. He has come back from the tournament full of confidence and he has been magnificent in our last two Academy U18 games.'
  42. ^ Mawhinney, Stuart (17 October 2007). "Perfect run continues". The FA. Retrieved 18 October 2007. [Belgium's] hopes were dashed just three minutes later when Krystian Pearce, fresh from his World Cup adventure in Korea, made an incredible run down the right flank and somehow managed to turn the ball into the goal from a narrow angle.
  43. ^ Pearson, James (18 March 2008). "Pearce available for Vale". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
  44. ^ "UEFA European U-19 Championship - Fixtures & Results - elite round". UEFA. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 2 June 2008.
  45. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (14 July 2008). "Lions lose opener". The FA. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  46. ^ Hart, Patrick (17 July 2008). "Italy hold out against lively England". UEFA. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  47. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 July 2008). "Big win not enough". The FA. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  48. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 July 2008). "That's tournament football". The FA. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
  49. ^ "UEFA Under-19 European Championship Northern Ireland 1 – 3 England". UEFA. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  50. ^ "U19s through to Elites". The FA. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  51. ^ "UEFA Under-19 European Championship England 1 – 4 Serbia". UEFA. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  52. ^ "County must be strong... and ugly". Nottingham Evening Post. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007. Notts looked sharp and were passing the ball well, especially 17-year-old Pearce. He was strong in the tackle and keen to bring the ball out of defence, rather than booting it into row Z.
  53. ^ Moore, Glenn (1 September 2007). "Pearce's confidence points way for Germany showdown". The Independent. Retrieved 25 September 2007. Showing the chutzpah of a teenager, Krystian Pearce looked ahead to tomorrow's Under-17 World Cup quarter-final against Germany in Goyang City, South Korea, and said: 'I was hoping we would face them. I'm looking forward to it. It's England v Germany – that's just one of those great games. We should be able to beat them.'
  54. ^ Tattum, Colin (28 September 2007). "Pearce aims to make Blues breakthrough". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 28 September 2007.


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