Gballin! Gboly Ariyibi in Turkey

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Who is this guy?, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. Who is this guy?

    Dec 13, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    info directly from southamptons website.sfc have an excellent academy, good to see a yank there.

    http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/Pro-GraduateList/
     
  2. Testudo

    Testudo Member+

    Jan 29, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  3. Grogtank

    Grogtank Member

    Sep 5, 2009
    Vegas Baby
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I ran across this kid today while playing football manager. I was ahem.. trying to poach some youth so naturally I scouted Southampton's U-18's.

    Gregory is still on the U-18 squad as per the Southampton site. I'm surprised he hasn't represented the US yet considering the Saints history of youth development. Calling bshredder! :)
     
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  4. Testudo

    Testudo Member+

    Jan 29, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  5. ussoccer97531

    ussoccer97531 Member+

    Oct 12, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    Seems to have gotten a few games with the same U-21 team that Cropper plays for. Ariyibi got 29 minutes against Man United earlier this month
     
  6. USvsIRELAND

    USvsIRELAND Member+

    Jul 19, 2004
    ATL
    Awesome. Eligible for next U-20 (95's) cycle as well!
     
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  7. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nice find! According to S'hampton's website he is tied for 5th on the scoring charts for their U-18 side and has made two sub appearances for the U-21 side.
     
  8. Germerica

    Germerica Member+

    May 2, 2012
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    They are known to have an excellent academy. They are competing in the Elite Group of the U21 Premier League (only 8 clubs). Also should finish their awesome new training facility by this summer.

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  9. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here's the latest:

    http://owhentheyanks.com/2013/08/23/95-yank-looking-for-success-in-england/

    Hoping to find his 1st contract in the UK soon.

    “I am looking to secure a Professional contract here in England. A few championship/league 1 clubs and possibly Cardiff, want to see me. I would like to be in the Championship. Brentford, Oxford United, Oxford city, Birmingham City and Bournemouth have expressed the most interest in me as of late.”
     
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  10. Testudo

    Testudo Member+

    Jan 29, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    "...Ariyibi has also made his international status very clear, he would love to represent the United States. He has had no contact with US Soccer. “I am confident that I am good enough to represent the US Under 20 national squad,” Ariyibi said, “I just haven’t been given the chance yet, I would love to show the federation what I can do....”"

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    ’95 Gboly Ariyibi with Southampton U18s[​IMG]
     
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  11. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
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  12. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
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  13. CreightonMCFCjoey

    Jan 30, 2007
    Omaha, NE
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    signing with Leeds -- OWTY will be on BBC Leeds tomorrow
     
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  14. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
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  15. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
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  16. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  17. bungadiri

    bungadiri Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 25, 2002
    Acnestia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Done!
     
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  18. autobus39

    autobus39 Member+

    Jun 28, 2006
    Scranton, PA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #19 autobus39, Dec 25, 2013
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2013
    As noted by USvsIreland here, Leeds United manager Brian McDerrmott had hinted at using Ariyibi during the Christrmas period, but he injured his ankle around the 19th or so and will be "touch and go" during the heavy fixture period.
     
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  19. NOLA

    NOLA Member

    Jan 10, 2009
    New Orleans
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Possible wing option in the future. Any youth team call ups?
     
  20. Mario Balotelli

    Mario Balotelli Member+

    United States
    Feb 28, 2012
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's on the bench for Leeds' league game vs. Blackpool.
     
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  21. autobus39

    autobus39 Member+

    Jun 28, 2006
    Scranton, PA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 autobus39, Dec 26, 2013
    Last edited: Dec 26, 2013
    Game starts at 12:15 eastern on beIN Sport and beIN Sport Play
     
  22. Werdman89

    Werdman89 Member+

    May 27, 2008
    Boston, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    None yet.
     
  23. USvsIRELAND

    USvsIRELAND Member+

    Jul 19, 2004
    ATL
    If things go as well as possible, he won't have any for a long time.
     
  24. Mario Balotelli

    Mario Balotelli Member+

    United States
    Feb 28, 2012
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He made his debut for Leeds as a 61st minute sub as Leeds lost 2-1 to Nottingham Forest. He spent most of his time wide left and looked lively when he came on. He took one shot that went well wide of the mark. Kid looks like a tall, strong winger with a lot of pace...definitely one to keep an eye on.
     
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