Jason Demetriou (footballer)

Jason Demetriou
Personal information
Full nameJason Demetriou[1]
Date of birth18 November 1987[1]
Place of birthNewham, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2][3]
Playing positionRight Back
Club information
Current team
Anorthosis Famagusta
Number24
Youth career
?–2006Leyton Orient
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2010Leyton Orient143(10)
2010–2013AEK Larnaca91(4)
2013–Anorthosis Famagusta41(1)
National team‡
2009–Cyprus24(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 April 2015.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14:24, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Jason Demetriou (born 18 November 1987) is an Cypriot international footballer who plays as a Right Back for Anorthosis Famagusta in the Cypriot First Division.

Career

Leyton Orient

Demetriou came through the youth ranks at English club Leyton Orient and signed his first full professional contract with the team in July 2006. He made his league debut in November 2006 when he came off the bench in a 0–0 draw with fellow League One side Yeovil Town. He went on to make 24 appearances in his first year, in both league and cup competitions, mostly as a substitute.

The 2007–08 season was a break through season winning the young talent award for Leyton Orient. Demetriou himself has given much credit to ex-manager Martin Ling for giving him the chance to prove himself at this level of football particularly in the 07/08 season.

Despite Leyton Orient struggling throughout the 2008–09 season, Demetriou's performances impressed the fans and he was linked with big money moves away to Premiership and Championship clubs Plymouth Argyle and Charlton Athletic. The Orient playmaker publicly stated his intent to stay at Brisbane Road, and was also awarded the fans player of the year.[4]

AEK Larnaca

Demetriou officially signed for AEK Larnaca on 2 June 2010, for an undisclosed fee, to be able to progress as an international for Cyprus. He said he was very sad to leave Leyton Orient but had to progress in order to play international football.

Anorthosis Famagusta

On 28 June 2013, Demetriou signed a 2+1 year contract with Anorthosis Famagusta F.C.[5]

International career

On 20 January 2009 he was called up to Cyprus squad for the first time by manager Angelos Anastasiadis. He made his debut against Serbia in the 2–0 home defeat coming on as a sub for Demetris Christofi on 10 February. On 11 February Demetriou made his second appearance and first full debut against Slovakia, where he assisted two goals in a 3–2 win for Cyprus. He was awarded man of the match award for his performance in this match.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ↑ "PFA Profile". PFA. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "Player details – Jason Demetriou". www.skysports.com. Retrieved 11 September 2008.
  4. ↑ Jason Is O's 'Star Man', checked on 20 June 2010
  5. ↑ http://www.anorthosis.com/news/3854
  6. ↑ "Jason's star shined (in Greek)". Retrieved 11 February 2009.

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