David Elebert
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Elebert | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Playing position | Centre back / Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Glenavon | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002-2004 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | Preston North End | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Scarborough (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2006–2011 | Hamilton Academical | 135 | (8) |
| 2012 | Fylkir | 16 | (1) |
| 2013 | Shamrock Rovers | 10 | (0) |
| 2014 | Derry City | 3 | (0) |
| 2015– | Glenavon | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 3 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:48, 13 November 2013 (UTC). | |||
David Elebert (born 21 March 1986 in Dublin) is an Irish professional football player who plays for Glenavon of the NIFL Premiership.
His uncle Shaun played for Shamrock Rovers and Longford Town in the early 1990s and won the Football Association of Ireland International Schools Player of the Year for 1990/91.
Career
Elebert began his career as a trainee at Preston North End but failed to make any first team appearances for the club. In 2005, he had a loan spell at Scarborough.
He was signed by Hamilton in January 2006[1] having been released by Preston and signed a new two-year deal in May 2008.[2]
He was released by Hamilton Academical at the end of season 2010/11, and was due to sign for Ayr United before injuring his hamstring.[3] He joined Icelandic club Fylkir on 12 April 2012.[4] He made his debut for the club in the 1–1 draw with Keflavík on 6 May 2012 and scored his first goal in Icelandic football in the 2–1 defeat away at KR on 5 July 2012.[5]
In February 2013 Elebert signed for Shamrock Rovers.[6]
On 12 February 2014, Elebert signed for Derry City.[7]
On 27 January 2015, Elebert signed for NIFL Premiership side and 2013–14 Irish Cup winners Glenavon, signing an 18 month contract with the Lurgan Blues. [8]
International
He was called up to the Republic of Ireland's under-21s in May 2008[9] and made his debut against Malaysia's under-23s later that month.[10] He captained the side against Nigeria in his next game.[11]
Honours
- Setanta Cup (1): 2013
References
- ↑ "Hamilton sign defender Elebert". BBC Sport. 20 January 2006. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
- ↑ "McCarthy extends stay with Accies". BBC News. 17 May 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
- ↑ "Hamstring blow for Elebert". Scottish Football League. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ↑ "Írskur varnarmaður til Fylkismanna". mbl.is. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ "Fylkir appearances and goals in the 2012 season". KSÍ.is. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ↑
- ↑ "Collins adds Elebert to Derry squad". RTÉ. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑
- ↑ "Elebert gets International Call Up". Hamilton Accies FC. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2008.
- ↑ "Ireland begin Intercontinental Cup with Victory over hosts Malaysia". Football Association of Ireland. 15 May 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2008.
- ↑ "International News Latest". Hamilton Accies FC. 19 May 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2008.