Jordan Obita
Jordan Obita
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jordan John Obita[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1993-12-08) 8 December 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Oxford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Left back, Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Reading | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2010 | Reading | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010– | Reading | 142 | (3) |
| 2012 | → Barnet (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Gillingham (loan) | 6 | (3) |
| 2012 | → Portsmouth (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2010 | England U18 | 1 | (1) |
| 2011 | England U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2014 | England U20 | 2 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:35, 28 November 2017 (UTC) | |||
Jordan John Obita (born 8 December 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship club Reading.
Contents
1 Club career
1.1 Early career and loans
1.2 First team breakthrough
2 International career
3 Career statistics
4 Honours
5 References
6 External links
Club career[edit]
Early career and loans[edit]
Born in Oxford,[2] Obita had trials with his hometown club,[3] but chose instead to sign for Reading, joining their Academy at the age of seven.[4] He played initially as a central midfielder but competition for places and his abundance of pace meant he was moved out to the wing.[5] He made his first team debut for Reading aged 16 in the first round of the League Cup against Torquay United on 11 August 2010, coming on as a 113th-minute substitute for Michail Antonio.[6] He travelled with the first team squad for Reading's pre-season trip to Slovenia prior to the 2011–12 season and made his first senior start in a League Cup game against Charlton Athletic in August that season.[7][8]
On 27 January 2012 he signed for League Two side Barnet on loan, making his debut for the club the following day against Crewe Alexandra.[9][10] After one month with Barnet he joined Gillingham on a similar arrangement and scored his first professional goal against his former loan side.[11][12] He scored twice in the next game against Cheltenham Town and made a further three appearances before returning to Reading in April after turning down the chance to extend his stay.[13][14] During his loan spell he was also nominated for 2011–12 Football League Championship Apprentice of the Year though he ultimately lost out to Coventry City's Gael Bigirimana.[15]
In August Obita signed for League One club Portsmouth on a one-month loan,[16] adding that he "didn't have to think twice" about joining the club.[17] Later that evening he made his debut against Colchester United and scored a late equaliser with his first touch.[18] His loan was extended for a second month in September though he eventually returned to Reading a few days early following a death in his family.[19][20] He left on loan again in January 2013, signing a one-month agreement with Oldham Athletic.[21] He scored his first goal for the club in their televised FA Cup fifth round tie against Everton the following month.[22] After expressing an interest in extending his stay with the club,[23] his loan was renewed for a second month after which he returned to Reading.[24][25] Despite the option of remaining at Oldham, Obita ended his spell early with a view to impressing incoming Reading manager Nigel Adkins and breaking into the first team.[2]
First team breakthrough[edit]
He made his first Reading appearance for two years in their heavy 6–0 League Cup defeat to Peterborough United in August 2013 before making his league debut a month later at Derby County.[26][27][28] After securing his place in first team squad for the following games he expressed his desire to play in a central midfield role, a position he played in during his formative Academy years.[5] In November, he scored his first goal for the club with the winner in a 3–2 victory away at Nottingham Forest and the following month signed a new contract until the summer of 2017.[29][30] In the second half of the season, the absence of Wayne Bridge through long term injury,[31] and the inability of Stephen Kelly and Shaun Cummings to cement their place in his stead,[32][33] saw Obita move to left-back for the game against Watford. He helped the team keep a clean sheet in a 1–0 win and provided the assist for Kaspars Gorkšs' early winner.[34] He retained his place for the next game, a 7–1 win against Bolton Wanderers, and from then on was a regular in the team, making 22 of his 36 appearances after his move to full-back.[35] He was praised by club captain Jobi McAnuff who described his adaptation to the left-back role as "fantastic",[36] and was voted as the club's Player of the Season for 2013–14 by the fans.[37] Obita signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2018, on 30 July 2015.[38] On 30 August 2017, Reading announced that Obita had signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2020.[39]
International career[edit]
Obita was born in England and is of Ugandan descent.[40][41] Obita has represented England at under-18 and under-19 level.[42]
In May 2014 he was called up by the England under-20s and under-21s for the Toulon Tournament and a game against Wales.[43] He was an unused substitute for the game against Wales but started the first game of the Toulon Tournament and scored the opener in a 3–0 win over Qatar.[44]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 23 September 2017
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Reading | 2010–11[45] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2011–12[46] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
2012–13[47] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2013–14[48] | Championship | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 1 | ||
2014–15[49] | Championship | 43 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 51 | 0 | ||
2015–16[50] | Championship | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 | ||
2016–17[51] | Championship | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 3 | |
2017–18[52] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 142 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 164 | 4 | ||
Barnet (loan) | 2011–12[46] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Gillingham (loan) | 2011–12[46] | League Two | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Portsmouth (loan) | 2012–13[47] | League One | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2012–13[47] | League One | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Career total | 156 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 194 | 9 | ||
^ Appearance in the Football League Trophy
Honours[edit]
Reading Player of the Season: 2013–14[37]
- Maurice Edelston Memorial Trophy: 2008–09[4]
References[edit]
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^ ab Watts, Charles (14 October 2013). "Bold move pays off for Royals starlet Obita". Reading Post. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Jordan Obita", The Royal: Reading v Doncaster Rovers, Reading F.C., 19 October 2013
^ ab "Reading | News | Latest News | Latest News | Four youngsters given awards". www.readingfc.co.uk.p.preprod.performgroup.com. 20 April 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
^ ab "Obita urges Reading FC boss to play him down the middle". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Torquay 0–1 Reading (aet)". BBC Sport. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
^ "Reading FC squad feel benefit of pre-season tour". Reading Post. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Charlton Athletic 2–1 Reading". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Reading prospect Jordan Obita joins Barnet on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
^ "Barnet 2–0 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
^ "Gills make Obita loan swoop". Sky Sports. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^ "Gillingham 3–1 Barnet". BBC Sport. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^ "Cheltenham 0–3 Gillingham". BBC Sport. 17 March 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^ "Hess: We've Given Them A Bit Of A Rest". Gillingham F.C. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
^ "Bigirimana is Kitbag.com Apprentice of the Year for the Championship". The Football League. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^ "Obita joins Portsmouth on loan". Reading Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 May 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
^ "Obita happy with Pompey loan". Sky Sports. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
^ "Colchester United 2–2 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Loan update". Reading F.C. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
^ "Obita quits Pompey after family tragedy". Portsmouth News. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ "Latics sign Obita". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
^ "Oldham 2–2 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
^ "Obita set to stay". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
^ "Obita extends stay". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
^ "Obita back at Reading". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
^ "Adkins shuffles pack for Peterborough clash". Reading F.C. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
^ "Peterborough United 6–0 Reading". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
^ "Obita and Baird start". Reading F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
^ "Nigel Adkins delighted as Jordan Obita's first goal for Reading seals victory over Forest". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Obita puts pen to paper". Reading F.C. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
^ "Bridge & Morro injury update". Reading F.C. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ Smith, Anthony (16 November 2013). "Reading FC defender Kelly aims to Bridge the defensive gap". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ "Games played by Shaun Cummings in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ "Watford 0–1 Reading". Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ Watts, Charles (29 January 2014). "Reading FC skipper hails the 'scary' form of Jordan Obita". Reading Post. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ ab "Obita wins Player of the Season". Reading F.C. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
^ "Obita signs new Royals contract". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
^ "Obita signs new three-year deal". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
^ http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?id=181583
^ "Jordan Obita on Twitter".
^ "Jordan Obita". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
^ Watts, May (6 May 2014). "Reading FC star Jordan Obita to receive England call-up". Reading Post. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
^ Veevers, Nicholas (22 May 2014). "England U21s breeze past Qatar to start Toulon in style". The Football Association. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ abc "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ abc "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
^ "Games played by Jordan Obita in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
External links[edit]
Jordan Obita profile at Reading F.C.
Jordan Obita profile at the FA
Jordan Obita at Soccerbase
Categories:
- 1993 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Oxford
- English footballers
- England youth international footballers
- England under-21 international footballers
- Black English sportspeople
- Association football fullbacks
- Association football wingers
- Reading F.C. players
- Barnet F.C. players
- Gillingham F.C. players
- Portsmouth F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- English Football League players
- English people of Ugandan descent
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