Leroy Jennings

Leroy Jennings (born 3 March 1998) is a professional football player who plays as a central midfielder for NPL NSW club Sydney United. Born in Australia, he has represented Fiji at youth level.

Leroy Jennings
Personal information
Full name Leroy Jennings[1]
Date of birth (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998
Place of birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Sydney United
Number 22
Youth career
2012–2013 LA Galaxy II
2014–2016 Wrexham
2016–2017 Newcastle Jets
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Newcastle Jets Youth 16 (3)
2018 Sutherland Sharks 20 (1)
2019–2020 Blacktown City 34 (9)
2021–2022 Wollongong Wolves 38 (13)
2023– Sydney United 16 (4)
International career‡
2016 Fiji U20 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2016

Club career

Youth career

Jennings signed for LA Galaxy academy on a 1-year deal after showing a good performance during trial, impressing the directors and receiving praise from David Beckham.[2][3] After leaving LA Galaxy, Jennings signed for Wrexham in 2014, playing for the academy for two seasons.[4]

On 27 October 2016, Jennings signed for the Newcastle Jets. He played for the youth team, making 16 appearances and 3 goals in the league.[5][6]

Wollongong Wolves

On 24 December 2020, Jennings joined the Wollongong Wolves after playing for Blacktown City.[7][8]

Sydney United

On 17 December 2022, Jennings was announced to play for Sydney United for the 2023 NPL NSW season.[9] He made his debut for the club on 5 February 2023 against Fairfield rivals Marconi, scoring two goals in the second half to win the match 3–1 at full time.[10]

International career

Jennings was selected for the Fiji national under-20 team ahead of their 2016 OFC U-20 Championship. Jennings played all three group matches, scoring one goal against New Caledonia but failing to qualify for the knockout rounds.[11]

Jennings rejected the call-up for the Fiji national team, one month before the OFC 2018 FIFA World Cup playoff because of his interest in representing Australia instead.[12]

Honours

With Sydney United 58:


References
  1. "Leroy Jennings". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. "Jennings' battle with Beckham jnr opens up a Galaxy of opportunities in Los Angeles". The Sydney Morning Herald. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  3. Slevison, Andrew (24 February 2012). "Sydney youth Jennings set to join LA Galaxy after praise from Beckham". Tribal Football. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  4. "Wrexham Archive: Leroy Jennings". Tribal Football.
  5. "Jennings chases football dream". Tribal Football. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  6. Kerry, Craig. "Leroy Jennings joins Newcastle Jets Youth team". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. "Wolves snap up speedster Jennings". Football NSW. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  8. Mee, Cameron. "New Wolves recruit Leroy Jennings determined to fire in Wollongong". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  9. "Sydney United 58 focused on Premiership push in 2023". Football NSW. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  10. "United 58 prove too strong for Stallions in derby opener". Football NSW. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  11. "U20 Football Side Hold New Caledonia". Fiji Fa Media. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  12. "Jennings Out, Gamel Go Local". Fiji Sun. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  13. Football NSW (10 September 2023). "Sydney United 58 taste Waratah Cup success". Football NSW. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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