Dael Fry Explained

Dael Fry
Full Name:Dael Jonathan Fry
Birth Date:30 August 1997
Birth Place:Middlesbrough, England
Height:1.9m (06.2feet)[1]
Position:Centre-back[2]
Currentclub:Middlesbrough
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Middlesbrough
Years1:2014–
Clubs1:Middlesbrough
Caps1:213
Goals1:2
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:→ Rotherham United (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2014–2015
Nationalteam2:England U18
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2015–2016
Nationalteam3:England U19
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2016–2017
Nationalteam4:England U20
Nationalcaps4:10
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2017–2019
Nationalteam5:England U21
Nationalcaps5:11
Nationalgoals5:2
Club-Update:20:24, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Dael Jonathan Fry (born 30 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Middlesbrough.

Fry has represented England at under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels. He has won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2018 Toulon Tournament with his country.

Early life and career

Dael Jonathan Fry[3] was born on 30 August 1997 in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.[4] He was scouted by Middlesbrough F.C. after being spotted playing for his local team Cleveland Juniors at the age of seven.[5] Throughout the ranks of the Middlesbrough youth team, Fry made an impression with his progress at the academy.[6] In October 2014, Fry signed his first professional contract with the club.[7]

Club career

Fry made his first-team debut for Middlesbrough on 9 August 2015 at the age of 17, on the opening day of the 2015–16 Championship season – playing from the start and was named man of the match in a 0–0 draw against Preston North End.[8] On 14 September, he signed a new five-year contract with Middlesbrough.[9] Following an injury to Daniel Ayala, manager Aitor Karanka gave Fry a chance to cover in Ayala's absence[10] and played his first Middlesbrough match in months on 15 February 2016 in a 0–0 draw against Leeds United.[11] After the match, Karanka praised Fry's performance.[12] Fry made a handful of appearances between 15 February and 13 March 2016.[13] Although he returned to the bench later in the 2015–16 season, Fry went on to make eight appearances in all competitions.

On 31 August 2016, Fry joined Rotherham United on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[14] Fry made his debut on 10 September, playing the whole game in a 2–2 draw against Bristol City.[15] Fry made 10 starts for the club before the loan was terminated early on 1 January 2017, having not featured for the club since November.[16] After his loan spell at Rotherham came to an end, Fry only made two appearances for Middlesbrough in the 2016–17 season, which both came in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley[17] and Manchester City.[18] Earlier in the 2016–17 season, Fry signed a long-term contract with the club, contracting him until June 2021.[19]

Fry scored his first goal for Middlesbrough on 23 February 2021 in a 3–1 loss to Bristol City.[20]

International career

Fry made his debut for the England national under-17 team on 28 January 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 2–1 win over Belgium.[21] He was a member of the England under-17 squad that won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, beating the Netherlands 4–1 in a penalty-shoot-out in the final.[22] [23]

Fry was called up to the under-18 team and made his debut on 3 September 2014 in a 4–1 win over the Netherlands.[24]

After a year with the under-19 team,[25] Fry was called up by the under-20 team in August 2016.[26] He made his under-20 debut on 1 September in a 1–1 draw against Brazil.[27] Fry was also a member of the England under-20 squad that won the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea.[28]

Fry was part of the under-21 team that won the 2018 Toulon Tournament.[29]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Middlesbrough2015–16Championship700010—80
2016–17Premier League002000—20
2017–18Championship130103010180
2018–19Championship3402030—390
2019–20Championship3602000—380
2020–21Championship3210020—341
2021–22Championship3313000—361
2022–23Championship300101000320
2023–24Championship2801060—350
Total2132120160102422
Rotherham United (loan)2016–17Championship100———100
Career total2232120160102522

Honours

England U17

2014

England U20

2017[30]

England U21

2018[31]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dael Fry: Overview . Premier League . 9 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Dael Fry: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 19 September 2021.
  3. Web site: 2016/17 Premier League clubs publish retained lists . Premier League . 9 June 2017 . 9 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Dael Fry . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 9 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Academy player profiles . 10 August 2015 . Middlesbrough F.C. . https://web.archive.org/web/20170616194520/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-decisions-revealed-1585236.aspx . 16 June 2017.
  6. News: How Dael Fry impressed his Middlesbrough FC Academy coaches from a very early age . Gazette Live . 4 March 2016 . 16 June 2017.
  7. Web site: Duo Join Academy Graduates In Signing Pro Contracts . Middlesbrough F.C. . 14 October 2014 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616200543/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/141014-duo-join-academy-graduates-in-signing-pro-contracts-2015987.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  8. News: Preston 0–0 Middlesbrough . BBC Sport . 10 August 2015.
  9. Web site: Defender Dael Fry Signs New Five-Year Contract At Boro . Middlesbrough F.C. . 14 September 2015 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616201921/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/boro-dael-fry-2688783.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  10. Web site: Aitor Karanka Confident In Defensive Options After Ayala Injury Blow . Middlesbrough F.C. . 8 February 2015 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616202609/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-aitor-karanka-2945764.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  11. Web site: Match Report: Leeds United 0 Middlesbrough 0 . Middlesbrough F.C. . 15 February 2016 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616202630/http://www.mfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3895889&tcmuri=2912586. 16 June 2017. live.
  12. Web site: Aitor Karanka: Dael Fry Has Everything But We Must Be Patient . Middlesbrough F.C. . 18 February 2016 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616202622/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-dael-fry-2960360.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  13. Web site: Boro Under-21 boss takes great pride in Dael Fry's first team emergence this season . Gazette Live . 18 February 2016 . 16 June 2017.
  14. News: Millers sign Boro youngster Fry . Rotherham United F.C. . 31 August 2016 . 1 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160915232129/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/rotherham-united-claude-dielna-sheffield-wednesday-3284317.aspx . 15 September 2016.
  15. News: Rotherham United 2–2 Bristol City . BBC Sport . 10 September 2016 . 16 June 2017.
  16. News: Fry returns to Middlesbrough . Rotherham United F.C. . 4 January 2017 . 4 January 2017.
  17. News: Middlesbrough 1–0 Accrington Stanley . BBC Sport . 28 January 2017 . 16 June 2017.
  18. News: Middlesbrough 0–2 Manchester City . BBC Sport . 11 March 2017 . 16 June 2017.
  19. Web site: Deadline Day: Dael Fry Signs New Long Term Contract And Joins Rotherham On Loan . Middlesbrough F.C. . 31 August 2016 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616205924/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/boro-rotherham-united-dael-fry-3284871.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  20. Web site: Middlesbrough 1–3 Bristol City . 23 February 2021 . BBC Sport. 24 February 2021.
  21. Web site: SOLANKE'S LATE STRIKE SECURES DESERVED WIN FOR YOUNG LIONS . The Football Association . 28 January 2014 . 16 June 2017.
  22. Web site: Dael Fry profile . The Football Association. 10 August 2015 .
  23. News: England win European Under-17 Championship on penalties . BBC Sport . 21 May 2014 . 16 June 2017.
  24. Web site: Boro Duo Play Part In England Success . Middlesbrough F.C. . 4 September 2014 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616200135/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/040914-boro-duo-in-england-success-1897216.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  25. Web site: Tomas Kalas Gets Full International Call For Czech Republic . Middlesbrough F.C. . 27 August 2015 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616201401/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/boro-tomas-kalas-czech-republic-2650489.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  26. Web site: Dael Fry Set For International Action With England Next Month . Middlesbrough F.C. . 25 August 2016 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616210140/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-fc-dael-fry-england-3271790.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  27. Web site: International Duty: A Roundup Of Boro's Men In Action Around The World . Middlesbrough F.C. . 1 September 2016 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616210022/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-fc-international-duty-ramirez-fischer-stuani-3287800.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  28. Web site: Dael Fry And Harry Chapman World Cup Winners – How It Happened . Middlesbrough F.C. . 12 June 2017 . 16 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170616210554/http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-fc-dael-fry-harry-chapman-3730130.aspx. 16 June 2017. live.
  29. Web site: Dael Fry tells Teesside Live about his Toulon triumph . Gazette Live . 10 June 2018.
  30. Web site: 11 June 2017. Under-20 World Cup: England beat Venezuela in final. 4 February 2022. BBC Sport.
  31. Web site: Final fightback takes England U21S to Toulon hat-trick with win over Mexico . The Football Association . 9 June 2018 . 10 June 2019.
  32. Web site: 11 June 2018. L'équipe type du Festival International Espoirs 2018. 4 February 2022 . Toulon Tournament. fr.

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