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Born in [[Tubmanburg]], Dixon began his career with [[Mark Professionals]] before moving to Swedish side [[Floda BoIF]] in 2000. After two seasons, Dixon moved to [[BK Häcken]], spending five seasons at the club and attracting attention from English club [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liberiansoccer.com/ArsenalinterestedinJimmyDixon20050520.htm|title=Arsenal interested in Jimmy Dixon|accessdate=24 November 2010|publisher=Liberian Soccer}}</ref> Dixon signed for [[Malmö FF]] in time for the 2007 season, on a three-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6209950.stm|title=Liberians on the move in Sweden|accessdate=24 November 2010|date=5 December 2006|author=Simon Reeves|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> In 2009, Dixon moved to Turkey, to sign for [[Manisaspor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiId=1252930|title=Player profile|accessdate=24 November 2010|publisher=Turkish Football Federation}}</ref> |
Born in [[Tubmanburg]], Dixon began his career with [[Mark Professionals]] before moving to Swedish side [[Floda BoIF]] in 2000. After two seasons, Dixon moved to [[BK Häcken]], spending five seasons at the club and attracting attention from English club [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liberiansoccer.com/ArsenalinterestedinJimmyDixon20050520.htm |title=Arsenal interested in Jimmy Dixon |accessdate=24 November 2010 |publisher=Liberian Soccer |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308214201/http://www.liberiansoccer.com/ArsenalinterestedinJimmyDixon20050520.htm |archivedate= 8 March 2012 |df= }}</ref> Dixon signed for [[Malmö FF]] in time for the 2007 season, on a three-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6209950.stm|title=Liberians on the move in Sweden|accessdate=24 November 2010|date=5 December 2006|author=Simon Reeves|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> In 2009, Dixon moved to Turkey, to sign for [[Manisaspor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=526&kisiId=1252930|title=Player profile|accessdate=24 November 2010|publisher=Turkish Football Federation}}</ref> |
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He re-joined [[BK Häcken]] in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23181.html|title=Officiellt: Jimmy Dixon återvänder till BK Häcken |accessdate=8 September 2012|publisher=Fotbolltransfers}}</ref> before signing for Turkish club [[Boluspor]] in January 2013.<ref>{{soccerway|/jimmy-dixon/6283}}</ref> |
He re-joined [[BK Häcken]] in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbolltransfers.com/site/news/23181.html|title=Officiellt: Jimmy Dixon återvänder till BK Häcken |accessdate=8 September 2012|publisher=Fotbolltransfers}}</ref> before signing for Turkish club [[Boluspor]] in January 2013.<ref>{{soccerway|/jimmy-dixon/6283}}</ref> |
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 October 1981 | ||
Place of birth | Tubmanburg, Liberia | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Central defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Assyriska BK | ||
Number | 30 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–1999 | Mark Professionals | ||
2000–2001 | Floda BoIF | ||
2002–2006 | BK Häcken | 116 | (4) |
2007–2009 | Malmö FF | 53 | (1) |
2009–2012 | Manisaspor | 65 | (4) |
2012–2013 | BK Häcken | 2 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Boluspor | 35 | (0) |
2015– | Assyriska BK | 6 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
1999– | Liberia | 25 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:42, 1 April 2013 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:42, 1 April 2013 (UTC) |
Jimmy Dixon (born 10 October 1981) is a Liberian international footballer who plays for Swedish club Assyriska BK.[1]
Career
Club career
Born in Tubmanburg, Dixon began his career with Mark Professionals before moving to Swedish side Floda BoIF in 2000. After two seasons, Dixon moved to BK Häcken, spending five seasons at the club and attracting attention from English club Arsenal.[2] Dixon signed for Malmö FF in time for the 2007 season, on a three-year contract.[3] In 2009, Dixon moved to Turkey, to sign for Manisaspor.[4]
He re-joined BK Häcken in 2012,[5] before signing for Turkish club Boluspor in January 2013.[6]
International career
Dixon made his international debut in 1999,[7] and has appeared in 10 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to date.[8]
References
- ^ http://www.assyriskabk.com/assyriskabk-senior/nyheter/608999/tungt-nyforvarv-jimmy-dixon-till-assyriska-bk
- ^ "Arsenal interested in Jimmy Dixon". Liberian Soccer. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ Simon Reeves (5 December 2006). "Liberians on the move in Sweden". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Player profile". Turkish Football Federation. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Officiellt: Jimmy Dixon återvänder till BK Häcken". Fotbolltransfers. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ Jimmy Dixon at Soccerway
- ^ Jimmy Dixon at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ Jimmy Dixon – FIFA competition record (archived)
Categories:
- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from Bomi County
- Liberian footballers
- Liberia international footballers
- Liberian expatriate footballers
- Mark Professionals players
- Floda BoIF players
- BK Häcken players
- Malmö FF players
- Manisaspor footballers
- Allsvenskan players
- Süper Lig players
- 2002 African Cup of Nations players
- Expatriate footballers in Sweden
- Expatriate footballers in Turkey
- Liberian expatriates in Sweden
- Liberian expatriates in Turkey
- Association football defenders
- Liberian football biography stubs