Michael Seaton (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Seaton | ||
| Date of birth | May 1, 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Spanish Town, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | D.C. United | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | D.C. United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013– | D.C. United | 3 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 15 | (5) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | Jamaica U17 | 5 | (2) |
| 2013– | Jamaica | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 15, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Michael Seaton (born May 1, 1996 in Spanish Town, Jamaica) is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for D.C. United. Upon his United debut in 2013, he became the first MLS player born after the league began play.
Career
Youth
Seaton began playing for D.C. United in 2010, when he signed for their youth academy, as part of the U-15 squad. Before playing for DC United, he played for the Freestate Soccer Alliance, a soccer club based in Bowie, Maryland. He worked his way up the ranks of the academy.
Professional
Seaton signed with D.C. United on January 13, 2013.[1] Seaton was the fifth member of United's Academy to sign a contract with the first team.
In March 2013, he was loaned to the Richmond Kickers of USL Pro. On May 3, Seaton made his debut for Richmond against Wilmington, where he scored.[2]
Seaton's first game with D.C. United was a friendly match on July 12, against C.D. Guadalajara. Seaton played for 20 minutes and assisted Carlos Ruiz's goal in the 73rd minute.
Seaston trained with Serie A club Internazionale during January 2014.[3]
International
Seaton received his first senior Jamaica national team call versus Trinidad on November 15, 2013.[4]
References
- ↑ "16-year-old Homegrown forward Michael Seaton signs with D.C. United". DC United Communications. DCUnited.com. January 14, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Kickers Defeat Hammerheads". USLSoccer.com. May 3, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.dcunited.com/news/2014/01/photos-michael-seaton-at-inter-milan
- ↑ http://www.dcunited.com/news/2013/11/dc-united-homegrown-forward-michael-seaton-called-up-to-jamaica-men%E2%80%99s-national-team
External links
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