Leroy Jennings
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leroy Jennings[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sydney United | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | LA Galaxy II | ||
| 2014–2016 | Wrexham | ||
| 2016–2017 | Newcastle Jets | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Newcastle Jets Youth | 16 | (3) |
| 2018 | Sutherland Sharks | 20 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Blacktown City | 34 | (9) |
| 2021–2022 | Wollongong Wolves | 38 | (13) |
| 2023– | Sydney United | 16 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | Fiji U20 | 3 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 August 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2016 | |||
Leroy Jennings (born 3 March 1998) is a professional football player who plays as a central midfielder for NPL NSW club Sydney United. Born in Australia, he has represented Fiji at youth level.
Club career
Youth career
Jennings signed for LA Galaxy academy on a 1-year deal after showing a good performance during trial, impressing the directors and receiving praise from David Beckham.[2][3] After leaving LA Galaxy, Jennings signed for Wrexham in 2014, playing for the academy for two seasons.[4]
On 27 October 2016, Jennings signed for the Newcastle Jets. He played for the youth team, making 16 appearances and 3 goals in the league.[5][6]
Wollongong Wolves
On 24 December 2020, Jennings joined the Wollongong Wolves after playing for Blacktown City.[7][8]
Sydney United
On 17 December 2022, Jennings was announced to play for Sydney United for the 2023 NPL NSW season.[9] He made his debut for the club on 5 February 2023 against Fairfield rivals Marconi, scoring two goals in the second half to win the match 3–1 at full time.[10]
International career
Jennings was selected for the Fiji national under-20 team ahead of their 2016 OFC U-20 Championship. Jennings played all three group matches, scoring one goal against New Caledonia but failing to qualify for the knockout rounds.[11]
Jennings rejected the call-up for the Fiji national team, one month before the OFC 2018 FIFA World Cup playoff because of his interest in representing Australia instead.[12]
Honours
With Sydney United 58:
Waratah Cup Champions: 2023[13]
References
- ^ a b "Leroy Jennings". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- ^ "Jennings' battle with Beckham jnr opens up a Galaxy of opportunities in Los Angeles". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ Slevison, Andrew (24 February 2012). "Sydney youth Jennings set to join LA Galaxy after praise from Beckham". Tribal Football. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Wrexham Archive: Leroy Jennings". Tribal Football.
- ^ "Jennings chases football dream". Tribal Football. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Kerry, Craig. "Leroy Jennings joins Newcastle Jets Youth team". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ "Wolves snap up speedster Jennings". Football NSW. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ Mee, Cameron. "New Wolves recruit Leroy Jennings determined to fire in Wollongong". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Sydney United 58 focused on Premiership push in 2023". Football NSW. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "United 58 prove too strong for Stallions in derby opener". Football NSW. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "U20 Football Side Hold New Caledonia". Fiji Fa Media. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ "Jennings Out, Gamel Go Local". Fiji Sun. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
- ^ Football NSW (10 September 2023). "Sydney United 58 taste Waratah Cup success". Football NSW. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
External links
- Leroy Jennings at Football NSW