Elliot Simmons

Elliot James Simmons (born 5 February 1998) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League.

Elliot Simmons
Player on the pitch looking to the left during a match
Simmons (red kit) with Cavalry in 2022
Personal information
Full name Elliot James Simmons
Date of birth (1998-02-05) 5 February 1998
Place of birth Luton, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 16
Youth career
Goulbourn SC
Ottawa Fury
2010–2014 Milton Keynes Dons
2015–2017 Málaga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Dalkurd 0 (0)
2018 → MP (loan) 20 (0)
2019 HFX Wanderers 13 (0)
2020–2022 Cavalry FC 59 (1)
2023– Vancouver FC 24 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023

Club career

Early career

Simmons began playing football at age six with Goulbourn in Ottawa and later joined the development programme of the Ottawa Fury.[1][2] At age ten, he attended a scouting camp led by English Premier League side West Ham United in Toronto and later trialed with West Ham and Arsenal.[3]

At age eleven, Simmons returned to England to join the academy of League One side Milton Keynes Dons.[3] After five years with MK Dons, he switched to La Liga side Málaga.[2]

Dalkurd

In 2017, Simmons signed his first professional contract with Swedish Allsvenskan side Dalkurd FF, where he played for the under-19 and under-21 teams.[2]

Loan to MP

In 2018, Simmons was sent on a full-year loan to Finnish Kakkonen side Mikkelin Palloilijat and made twenty appearances that season, including fifteen starts.[2][4]

HFX Wanderers

On 22 January 2019, Simmons returned to Canada and signed with Canadian Premier League side HFX Wanderers.[3] On 11 May 2019, he made his professional debut as a starter in a 1–0 loss to Valour FC.[4] On 14 December 2019, the club announced that Simmons would not be returning for the 2020 season.[5]

Cavalry FC

On 26 February 2020, Simmons signed with Cavalry FC.[6] He made his debut as a substitute in Cavalry's first game of the 2020 Canadian Premier League season against Forge FC.[7] He would appear in all 10 games in the 2020 season, and would train with Allsvenskan club Östersunds FK in the offseason. In November 2020, Simmons would re-sign with the club for the 2021 season.[8] In January 2022, it was announced Simmons would return for the 2022 season, his third with the club.[9] Cavalry would announce that Simmons would leave the club upon completion of the 2022 season.[10]

Vancouver FC

In December 2022, Simmons joined CPL expansion side Vancouver FC.[11] In January 2023, Simmons joined Championship club Huddersfield Town on a training stint.[12]

International career

Simmons is eligible to represent Canada and England internationally.[1] Simmons attended camps for the Canada under-20 team in 2015 and 2017 but did not make the squad for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[1]

Personal life

Simmons was born in Luton, England, to English parents.[1] At age five, he and his family emigrated to Canada and settled in the Ottawa suburb of Stittsville.[1][3]

References
  1. "Elliot Simmons". Canada Soccer. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. Gary Griffiths (28 January 2019). "Elliot Simmons hopes European experiences will help him "hit the ground running" as he gets set for debut season with HFX Wanderers". AFTN. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  3. Gareth Hampshire (22 January 2019). "Wanderers invest in youth with pair of new player signings". HFX Wanderers FC. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  4. "Elliot Simmons". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  5. Gareth Hampshire (14 December 2019). "HFX Wanderers FC thank non-returning players". HFX Wanderers FC. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  6. "Elliot Simmons (CAN) makes his way to Cavalry FC". Cavalry FC. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  7. "Canadian Premier League". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  8. "Three Young Canadian Players Re-sign with Cavalry FC". Cavalry FC. 13 November 2020.
  9. "Cavalry FC Secures Key Core Pieces for 2022 Canadian Premier League Season". Cavalry FC. 21 January 2022.
  10. "Cavalry FC Announces the Departure of Eight Players". Cavalry FC. 8 November 2022.
  11. "Vancouver FC signs midfielder Elliot Simmons". 21 December 2022.
  12. Jacques, John (18 January 2023). "Trio Of Vancouver FC Players Training With Huddersfield Town". Northern Tribune.
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