User:GiantSnowman/Darryl Ombang
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Darryl Merveil Ombang[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 2005 | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019–2021 | Bradford City | ||
| 2021–2023 | Leeds United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Ossett United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| England U16 | |||
| England U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 7 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Darryl Merveil Ombang (born 11 July 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays for Ossett United, on loan from Leeds United, as a goalkeeper.
Early and personal life
[edit]Ombang grew up in south Leeds, the eldest of four children, as a Manchester City supporter.[3]
Club career
[edit]Ombang began his career with Bradford City, signing a two-year scholarship in 2019.[4] He moved to Leeds United in July 2021.[5][6] He turned professional in August 2022, signing two-year contract.[7][8][9]
In October 2023 he moved on loan to Ossett United,[10][11][12] making 12 appearances in all competitions.[13]
He signed a new contract with Leeds in May 2024, until 2026.[14]
International career
[edit]He has represented England at under-16 youth level,[5] receiving his first call-up in October 2020.[4] He has also played at under-17 level.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "England - D. Ombang - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Darryl Ombang". worldfootball.net.
- ^ Begum, Kushmina (7 December 2020). "Meet Beeston's rising football star".
- ^ a b "RISING STAR OMBANG RECEIVES ENGLAND CALL-UP". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Bradford City could cash in on Ombang's Leeds move like McBurnie". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Why former Bradford City keeper Ombang looked star in the making from day one". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Darryl Ombang signs professional deal". www.leedsunited.com. 10 August 2022.
- ^ "Leeds United contracts for youngsters Darryl Ombang, Charlie Allen and Jeremiah Mullen".
- ^ "Darryl Ombang signs professional deal". OneFootball. 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Darryl Ombang joins Ossett United on loan". www.leedsunited.com. 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Leeds United goalkeeper joins local club on loan".
- ^ Jackson, William (13 October 2023). "Leeds United confirm loan exit as Darryl Ombang joins up with non-league outfit". Leeds Live.
- ^ "Ossett United | Appearances | Darryl Ombang | 2023-2024 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ "Darryl Ombang signs new contract". www.leedsunited.com. 8 May 2024.