Jonathan D'Laryea
Encyclopedia
Jonathan Amar D'Laryea is an English footballer who plays for Conference North
side Gainsborough Trinity
as a midfielder
. He made over 90 appearances in the Football League
for Mansfield Town
between 2005 and 2008.
He has also played for Manchester City
, Northwich Victoria
and Eastwood Town
.
's Academy
where he signed for the club at aged 9, he made one senior appearance for Manchester City in a Carling Cup
defeat against Arsenal
in October 2004. He joined Mansfield Town
in October 2005 on an initial one-month loan, which was extended by a further two months. After impressing during the loan spell, D'Laryea joined Mansfield Town
for a nominal fee on a two-and-a-half year contract in January 2006. An ankle injury sustained in the summer of 2007 kept D'Laryea out of the side until November 2007, but by the end of the 2007–08 season, D'Laryea had made over 100 appearances in all competitions for Mansfield. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Conference National
at the end of the 2007–08 season, D'Laryea was released by the club but later signed a new contract after impressing new manager, Billy McEwan
.
On 23 November, D'Laryea signed permanently for Northwich Victoria after a successful loan spell.
On 18 February 2010, D'Laryea signed for Eastwood Town.
D'Laryea signed for Conference North
side Gainsborough Trinity
in June 2011.
along with his Mansfield Town team mate Nathan Arnold
.
, was also a professional footballer. The D'Laryea brothers are of Ghana
ian descent.
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He made over 90 appearances in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
between 2005 and 2008.
He has also played for Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
, Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
and Eastwood Town
Eastwood Town F.C.
Eastwood Town F.C. is a football club from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire formed in 1953, currently playing in the Conference North.-History:Although there was a football club named Eastwood Town operating in the Nottinghamshire Alliance in 1921, its was only in existence for two years. It was not until...
.
Club career
D'Laryea is a graduate of Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
's Academy
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
where he signed for the club at aged 9, he made one senior appearance for Manchester City in a Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
defeat against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in October 2004. He joined Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
in October 2005 on an initial one-month loan, which was extended by a further two months. After impressing during the loan spell, D'Laryea joined Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
for a nominal fee on a two-and-a-half year contract in January 2006. An ankle injury sustained in the summer of 2007 kept D'Laryea out of the side until November 2007, but by the end of the 2007–08 season, D'Laryea had made over 100 appearances in all competitions for Mansfield. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
at the end of the 2007–08 season, D'Laryea was released by the club but later signed a new contract after impressing new manager, Billy McEwan
Billy McEwan
William Johnston McGowan "Billy" McEwan is a former Scottish football player and now manager. He had a 14 year playing career in the Scottish and English professional leagues, playing for seven different clubs. McEwan then undertook a coaching career; he has managed six different English league...
.
On 23 November, D'Laryea signed permanently for Northwich Victoria after a successful loan spell.
On 18 February 2010, D'Laryea signed for Eastwood Town.
D'Laryea signed for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
in June 2011.
International career
On 27 August, D'Laryea received an England C call up by manager Paul FaircloughPaul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough is the current manager of the England C national football team, formerly known as the National Game XI, England non-League team or the England semi-pro team, and in charge of youth development at Barnet having been caretaker for two months in 2011.As a player he made five...
along with his Mansfield Town team mate Nathan Arnold
Nathan Arnold
Nathan Anthony Arnold is an English footballer, primarily a winger who can play on either flank, who plays for Alfreton Town.-Mansfield Town:...
.
Personal life
His twin brother, NathanNathan D'Laryea
Nathan Amarkine D'Laryea is a fomer English footballer who played as a defender. He was a product of the Manchester City academy and has previously been with Rochdale, Macclesfield Town and Hyde FC.-Early career:...
, was also a professional footballer. The D'Laryea brothers are of Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian descent.