Daniel Boateng
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Jesse Boateng[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Enfield, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hibernian (on loan from Arsenal) | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2010 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Oxford United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2014– | → Hibernian (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:06, 29 January 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Daniel Jesse Boateng (/ˈboʊtɛŋ/ BOH-teng) (born 2 September 1992) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Hibernian on loan from Arsenal.
Club career
Arsenal
Despite being Tottenham-born, Boateng joined his boyhood Arsenal in September 2003 and progressed through the ranks.[2] On 20 July 2009, he made his reserves debut in friendly against Lincoln.[3] He signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2010.[4] He made his competitive first team debut for Arsenal in the League Cup against Bolton.[5]
Since he began his professional career, Boateng was given the captain armband in the Arsenal's reserve.[2]
Swindon (loan)
On 21 January 2012, Boateng joined Swindon Town on loan until the end of the 2011–12 Football League Two season.[6] Boateng says he joined Swindon Town to play under manager Paolo Di Canio.[7]
Boateng was expected to join Swindon Town back in the summer transfer window, but the move was broken down.[8][9] After a month joining Swindon Town, Boateng finally made his debut for the club, making his first start, as Swindon Town win 2-1 against Hereford United on 21 February 2014.[10] After two appearance, Boateng returned to Arsenal.[11]
Oxford United (loan)
In the 2012-13 season, Boateng joined Oxford United on a 6 month loan deal on 28 August 2012.[12] After featured on the bench for the first two games, Boateng made his debut for the club, in a 4-0 loss against Burton Albion on 15 September 2012.[13]
Due to lack of first team opportunities, Manager Chris Wilder explains his action, suggesting Boateng need to improve and hints he could cut his loan spell early to free up funds.[14] Just over two appearance, Boateng returned to Arsenal upon his loan spell with Oxford United expired.[15]
Hibernian (loan)
On 31 January 2014, Boateng joined Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on loan.[16][17]
Club statistics
- As of 29 January 2013.[18]
| Club | Season | League | Cup[19] | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Swindon Town | 2011–12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oxford | 2012–13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Arsenal | 2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Honours
- Arsenal
References
- ↑ "Search 1837 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "2011/12 Player Review: Daniel Boateng". Arsenal.com. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ Lincoln City 2-3 Arsenal, arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ Three youngsters sign professional terms, arsenal.com. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ Arsenal vs Bolton, bbc.co.uk, accessed 25 October 2011
- ↑ "Boateng signs for Swindon Town". Swindon Town F.C. 20 January 2012. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Swindon's Daniel Boateng says Di Canio influenced arrival". BBC Sport. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Arsenal's Daniel Boateng to join Swindon Town on loan". BBC Sport. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "No loan move for Boateng". The Swindon Advertiser. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Swindon Town 2 - 1 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Boateng returns to Arsenal". The Swindon Advertiser. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Oxford United sign Daniel Boateng from Arsenal on loan". BBC Sport. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Burton Albion 4-0 Oxford Utd". BBC Sport. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Oxford United want more from Boateng". Oxford Mail. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Cox eyes up new deal". Oxford Mail. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Butcher Adds Three Loan Signings". Hibernian FC. 31 January 2014.
- ↑ "Transfer Deadline Day: Hibs land Watmore, Boateng & Haynes". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ↑ "Statistics". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2012-06-05.
- ↑ Includes FA Cup and League Cup
External links
- Daniel Boateng career stats at Soccerbase
- In depth interview September 2009
- Daniel Boateng at Arsenal.com
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