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Darryl Ombang
Personal information
Full name Darryl Merveil Ombang[1]
Date of birth (2005-07-11) 11 July 2005 (age 19)
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)
2023–2024Ossett United (loan) 11 (0)
2024Farsley Celtic (loan) 5 (0)
International career
England U16
England U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:20, 5 October 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

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Ombang grew up in south Leeds, the eldest of four children, as a Manchester City supporter.[3]

Club career

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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][15] In August 2024 he signed on loan for Farsley Celtic,[16] having previously been on trial with the club.[17]

International career

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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

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  1. ^ a b "England - D. Ombang - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Darryl Ombang". worldfootball.net.
  3. ^ Begum, Kushmina (7 December 2020). "Meet Beeston's rising football star".
  4. ^ a b "RISING STAR OMBANG RECEIVES ENGLAND CALL-UP". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  5. ^ a b "Bradford City could cash in on Ombang's Leeds move like McBurnie". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  6. ^ "Why former Bradford City keeper Ombang looked star in the making from day one". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  7. ^ "Darryl Ombang signs professional deal". www.leedsunited.com. 10 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Leeds United contracts for youngsters Darryl Ombang, Charlie Allen and Jeremiah Mullen".
  9. ^ "Darryl Ombang signs professional deal". OneFootball. 7 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Darryl Ombang joins Ossett United on loan". www.leedsunited.com. 13 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Leeds United goalkeeper joins local club on loan".
  12. ^ Jackson, William (13 October 2023). "Leeds United confirm loan exit as Darryl Ombang joins up with non-league outfit". Leeds Live.
  13. ^ "Ossett United | Appearances | Darryl Ombang | 2023-2024 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  14. ^ "Darryl Ombang signs new contract". www.leedsunited.com. 8 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Darryl Ombang signs new contract". OneFootball. 5 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Chariman's Update: Cole Hyde and Darryl Ombang sign, Kevin Sanasy joins Talent ID group, Morrisey and Wilson head out on loan". farsleyceltic.com.
  17. ^ "Leeds United goalkeeper set for loan move following two-game trial and penalty save".