Clarke Oduor Explained

Clarke Oduor
Fullname:Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor[1]
Birth Date:June 25, 1999
Birth Place:Siaya, Kenya
Height:1.79 m[2]
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Bradford City
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:Leeds United
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Leeds United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Barnsley
Caps2:48
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Hartlepool United (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:1
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Bradford City
Caps4:32
Goals4:3
Nationalyears1:2020–
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:23:06, 27 April 2024
Ntupdate:22 October 2023

Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor (born 25 June 1999) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays for 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]

Career

Leeds United

Oduor 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

On 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

Upon expiry of his contract at Barnsley, Oduor moved to EFL League Two side Bradford City on a three-year deal.[15]

International career

Oduor 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

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 left-sided forward.[18] With Oduor style known for his pace, incisive footwork and his ability to both defend and attack.[19]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United2018–19Championship0010000010
Barnsley2019–20Championship161200000181
2020–21Championship110002000130
2021–22[20] Championship200001000210
2022–23[21] League One2000201050
Total491205010571
Hartlepool United (loan)2022–23[22] League Two111300000141
Bradford City2023–24[23] League Two323002061414
Total9256070711126

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Barnsley . English Football League . 3 . 18 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Clarke Oduor . 20 July 2020 . Barnsley F.C..
  3. News: Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?. 6 October 2018. 24 January 2019. The Boot Room.
  4. News: CLARKE ODUOR SIGNS PROFESSIONAL DEAL. Leeds United . 16 January 2017. 6 January 2019.
  5. News: QPR 2–1 Leeds United . BBC Sport . 6 January 2019 . 6 January 2019.
  6. News: New deal for Leeds United youngster Clarke Oduor . YEP. 17 February 2019 . 19 February 2019.
  7. News: 'True leader' – Leeds under-23 captain Hugo Diaz impresses the fans once again . The Boot Room . 12 March 2019 . 1 June 2019.
  8. Web site: Carlos Corberan on what the future can hold for Leeds United's PDL champions. 7 May 2019. 15 May 2019. YEP.
  9. Web site: REPORT: Cardiff City 3–2 Barnsley. www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. en-gb. 2019-12-17.
  10. Web site: REPORT: Barnsley 5–3 QPR. www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. en-gb. 2019-12-17.
  11. News: Barnsley 1–1 West Bromwich Albion: Tykes hold high-flying Baggies for second time. 2019-12-26. 2020-01-13. en-GB.
  12. News: Barnsley win at Brentford to stay up. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2022-01-25.
  13. News: Pools sign Clarke Oduor. en-GB. Hartlepool United FC. 2022-09-01.
  14. News: Swindon Town 2–1 Hartlepool United: Pools remain bottom despite Nicky Featherstone return . Joe Ramage . Hartlepool Mail . 23 October 2022 . 23 October 2022.
  15. Web site: ODUOR ARRIVES AT CITY . 2023-06-06 . www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  16. Web site: Harambee Stars prospect signs contract extension with English side. 18 February 2019. 27 June 2019. YEP. 27 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190627175722/https://futaa.com/zw/article/173361/harambee-stars-prospect-signs-contract-extension-with-english-side. dead.
  17. Web site: Kenya vs. Zambia - 9 October 2020 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  18. News: Is Clarke Oduor Leeds' next breakthrough star?. The Boot Room . 6 October 2018. 24 January 2019.
  19. News: Leeds United U23s player ratings as Corberan's men follow title success with place in cup semi-finals. Leeds Live . 29 March 2019. 31 July 2019.
  20. News: Games played by Clarke Odour 2021/22 . Soccerbase . 30 September 2022.
  21. News: Games played by Clarke Odour 2022/23 . Soccerbase . 30 September 2022.
  22. News: Games played by Clarke Odour 2022/23 . Soccerbase . 30 September 2022.
  23. News: Games played by Clarke Odour 2023/24 . Soccerbase . 22 October 2023.