Danny Deakin

English footballer

Danny DeakinPersonal information

Full name|  Kevin Daniel Deakin
Date of birth|  (1993-09-06) 6 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth|  Sheffield, England
Height|  1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)|  Attacking Midfielder
Team information

Current team

|  Stocksbridge Park Steels
Youth career
|  Handsworth
|  Sheffield Wednesday
2006–2012|  Sheffield United
College career
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2013–2014|  Mercyhurst Lakers|  45|  (24)
2015–2016|  South Carolina Gamecocks|  41|  (18)
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2012|  Matlock Town|  |
2012|  Belper Town|  |
2013|  Erie Admirals|  16|  (5)
2014|  FC London|  11|  (2)
2015|  Erie Commodores|  12|  (7)
2016|  Detroit City|  9|  (1)
2017|  Orlando City|  0|  (0)
2017|  Orlando City B (loan)|  3|  (0)
2017|  Orlando City B|  17|  (1)
2018|  Curzon Ashton|  1|  (0)
2018–2019|  Detroit City|  24|  (6)
2019–2020|  Sheffield|  9|  (1)
2020–2021|  Hallam|  7|  (1)
2021–2022|  Rossington Main|  30|  (4)
2022|  Hallam|  9|  (4)
2022–2024|  Rossington Main|  46|  (4)
2024|  Retford United|  15|  (3)
2024–|  Stocksbridge Park Steels|  0|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:34, 12 July 2024 (UTC)

Danny Deakin (born 6 September 1993) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Stocksbridge Park Steels.

## Career

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Deakin played as part of the academy at Sheffield United from 2006, until he was released by the club in 2012.[1] Following his release from Sheffield United, Deakin had spells with Matlock Town and Belper Town.[2]

Deakin moved to the United States to play college soccer at Mercyhurst University in 2013, before transferring to the University of South Carolina in 2015.[3] While at college, Deakin spent time with USL PDL side FC London,[4] and NPSL sides Erie Commodores (formerly Erie Admirals) and Detroit City FC.[5][6]

On 17 January 2017, Deakin was selected by Orlando City in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft in the third round (64th overall).[7] He officially signed with the club on 3 March 2017.[8] Shortly after signing, Deakin was sent to Orlando City's USL affiliate Orlando City B on loan.[9] He made his debut for Orlando City B on 25 March 2017 against Tampa Bay Rowdies.[10]

Deakin moved permanently to Orlando City B on 19 April 2017.[11]

On April 10, 2018 it was announced that Deakin would return to Detroit City Football Club for their 2018 campaign.[12]

On October 30, 2020 it was announced that Deakin had signed for Hallam.

In July 2024, Deakin joined Stocksbridge Park Steels.[13]

## References

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1. ^ "Sheffield United academy reject picked in MLS Draft – The72". 31 January 2017.
2. ^ "Nailers dominate one-sided game". Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
3. ^ "Danny Deakin Bio University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 21 February 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
4. ^ "Player Stats". Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
5. ^ Cermak/NPSL.com, Daniel (1 March 2017). "Danny Deakin's NPSL Career Leads Directly to MLS".
6. ^ FC, Detroit City (17 January 2017). "Danny Deakin selected in MLS SuperDraft".
7. ^ "Rookie Danny Deakin Aiming to Impress in Training Camp".
8. ^ "Orlando City signs Danny Deakin, Acquires Moussa Sane on Loan, and Waives David Mateos". 3 March 2017.
9. ^ "Orlando City SC Announces Loans to Orlando City B".
10. ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Orlando City B". Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
11. ^ USLSoccer.com Staff (19 April 2017). "Deakin Signs with OCB".
12. ^ "Detroit City FC midfield maestro Danny Deakin back for encore". The Detroit News. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
13. ^ @parksteelsfc (8 July 2024). "Danny Deakin signs for the Steels! The forward has previously played for Orlando City, Detroit City, Rossington Main and Retford United. Welcome to club Danny!" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 July 2024 - via Twitter.

## External links

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* Orlando City bio
* Danny Deakin at Soccerway

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