Leon Barnett

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Leon Barnett
Personal information
Full name Leon Peter Barnett
Date of birth 30 November 1985 (1985-11-30) (age 22)
Place of birth    Luton, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club West Bromwich Albion
Number 4
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2002–2007
2004–2005
2007–		 Luton Town
→ Aylesbury United (loan)
West Bromwich Albion		 59 (3)
06 (0)
32 (3)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 10:44, 30 May 2008 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Leon Peter Barnett (born 30 November 1985 in Luton, England) is a professional footballer with West Bromwich Albion in Football League Championship. Although primarily a central defender, he has also played at left back, right back, centre midfield and up front.

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[edit] Career

In Barnett's first game, at the age of 13, he played on the right-wing for local side Bushmead Wanderers. He later played as a striker and central midfielder for the team, before moving to his now-established position of centre back.[1]

[edit] Luton Town

Barnett started his football career at Luton Town's Youth Academy. After signing a professional contract he couldn't force himself in the senior squad, so went on loan to non-league team Aylesbury United, after which he returned to a place in the Luton first team.

Although he took time to adapt to the Championship at times during the 2005-06, his performances improved during the 2006-07 season, including scoring his first career goal at home to Leicester City on the opening day of the season.

[edit] West Bromwich Albion

He completed a move to Championship team West Bromwich Albion for an initial £2.5m fee on 26 July, 2007. His transfer fee could rise by a further £250,000 depending on appearances, plus another £250,000 should West Brom gain promotion to the Premier League.[2] He signed a four-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2011.[3] Barnett made his Albion debut in a 2–1 defeat away at Burnley on the opening day of the 2007-08 season.[4] He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory away at Scunthorpe United on 22 September, 2007.[5] Barnett's performance in Albion's 2–1 away win against Leicester City on 8 December 2007 earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Week.[6]

[edit] Trivia

In 2007 Barnett's aunt Beverley appeared in the final of The X Factor.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pick a Number... : Leon Barnett. West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2007-09-26). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  2. ^ "Barnett completes West Brom move". Retrieved on 2007-07-26. 
  3. ^ "Barnett Deal Complete". Retrieved on 2007-07-26. 
  4. ^ "Burnley vs WBA", West Bromwich Albion F.C., 2007-08-11. Retrieved on 2007-08-11. 
  5. ^ "Scunthorpe vs WBA", West Bromwich Albion F.C., 2007-09-22. Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
  6. ^ Coca-Cola Championship Team Of The Week (10/12/2007) (pdf). The Football League (2007-12-10). Retrieved on 2007-12-11.

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West Bromwich Albion F.C. – current squad

1 Kiely • 2 Hoefkens • 3 Robinson • 4 Barnett • 5 Clement • 7 Koren • 8 Greening • 9 Bednář • 10 Beattie • 11 Gera • 12 Kim • 14 Albrechtsen • 15 MacDonald • 16 Hodgkiss • 17 Miller • 18 Martis • 19 Daněk • 20 Teixeira • 21 Phillips • 22 Nicholson • 23 Tininho • 24 Moore • 26 Pelé • 27 Morrison • 29 Brunt • 30 Ślusarski • 31 Daniels • 32 Worrall • Manager: Mowbray


Persondata
NAME Barnett, Leon Peter
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Footballer
DATE OF BIRTH 30 November 1985
PLACE OF BIRTH Luton, England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH