Jarius Holmes
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jarius Holmes | ||
| Date of birth | March 26, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | St. Louis Lions | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | McKendree Bearcats | ||
| 2008 | Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2008 | St. Louis Lions | 30 | (8) |
| 2009 | Austin Aztex | 14 | (1) |
| 2010– | St. Louis Lions | 14 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 7, 2010. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jarius Holmes (born March 26, 1986 in Japan) is an American soccer player, currently playing for St. Louis Lions in the USL Premier Development League.
Career
Youth and Amateur
Holmes grew up in Shiloh, Illinois, attended O'Fallon Township High School, and played college soccer at McKendree University and at Southwestern Illinois College. While at McKendree, he was two-time All-Conference selection and was named American Midwest Conference Newcomer of the Year in 2006. He was the first McKendree University player to sign a professional outdoor soccer contract.[1]
During his college years, Holmes also played with the St. Louis Lions in the USL Premier Development League, and with local St. Louis amateur club, Fortels (FSC).
Professional
Holmes joined the USL First Division expansion franchise Austin Aztex in 2009.[2] He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Austin's USL1 season opener against Minnesota Thunder.[3]
He was released by the Aztex at the end of the 2009 season.,[4] and re-signed for the St. Louis Lions in 2010.