Oliver Konteh
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Oliver Konteh from African parents from Sierra Leone
and the Democratic Republic of Congo is an American soccer defender
who was a defender in the French 2nd Division Ligue 2
.
at the University of Connecticut
for a year and a half as a center forward and outside midfield before transferring to University of Bridgeport
in 1999. At Bridgeport, he switched to defense after the 2000 season. During the collegiate off season, Konteh played for the Westchester Flames
, Dayton Gemini
of the fourth division Premier Development League as well as the Bridgeport Italians of the amateur USASA
. Konteh finished his college education in 2003 at the University of Toledo
.
. Konteh played at Nantes for four months until he was loaned to Paris FC
in the French Championnat National
. At Paris F.C. Konteh was there for approximately two and a half months until suffering a season ending injury. After the season Konteh returned to FC Nantes,where his rights were then picked up by St. Etienne but a month later was waived and he returned to the U.S. where he finished the 2004 season with the Toledo Slayers
of the PDL. Konteh also played two games of the 2005 season with Toledo
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
and the Democratic Republic of Congo is an American soccer defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who was a defender in the French 2nd Division Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
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Youth
Konteh learned to play soccer in the Sharonville Youth Soccer League. His career began to grow as a young boy playing for Adidas Premier and winning many league championships. He ended his career playing with Club Ohio/Dynamo, where Oliver flourished under coaches, Mike Barry and Mike Thomas, Konteh was also coached by Seymour Allen and Maziya Chete. Konteh played high school soccer at Westerville South High School. He then played college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
at the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
for a year and a half as a center forward and outside midfield before transferring to University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport
The University of Bridgeport is a private, independent, non-sectarian, coeducational university located on the Long Island Sound in the South End neighborhood of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The University is fully Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges...
in 1999. At Bridgeport, he switched to defense after the 2000 season. During the collegiate off season, Konteh played for the Westchester Flames
Westchester Flames
Westchester Flames is an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games...
, Dayton Gemini
Dayton Gemini
Dayton Gemini, originally known as Dayton Gems, were an American soccer team, founded in 2000, who were members of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2002, after which the team left the league and the franchise was...
of the fourth division Premier Development League as well as the Bridgeport Italians of the amateur USASA
USASA
The United States Adult Soccer Association is a national organization and sanctioning body for amateur soccer in the United States...
. Konteh finished his college education in 2003 at the University of Toledo
University of Toledo
The University of Toledo is a public university in Toledo, Ohio, United States. The Carnegie Foundation classified the university as "Doctoral/Research Extensive."-National recognition:...
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Professional
Upon graduation Oliver was offered a contract to play for FC Nantes in the French Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. Konteh played at Nantes for four months until he was loaned to Paris FC
Paris FC
Paris Football Club is a French association football club based in Paris. The club was founded in 1969 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third level of French football. Paris plays its home matches at the Stade Charléty located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris...
in the French Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
. At Paris F.C. Konteh was there for approximately two and a half months until suffering a season ending injury. After the season Konteh returned to FC Nantes,where his rights were then picked up by St. Etienne but a month later was waived and he returned to the U.S. where he finished the 2004 season with the Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers
Toledo Slayers were an American soccer team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2005, when they left the league and the franchise was terminated.The Slayers played their home games in...
of the PDL. Konteh also played two games of the 2005 season with Toledo