Deri Corfe Explained

Deri Corfe
Fullname:Deri Antony Corfe
Birth Date:3 March 1998
Birth Place:Chester, England
Height:1.88 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Persiraja Banda Aceh
Youthyears1:2010–2016
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:Rio Grande Red Storm
Collegecaps1:30
Collegegoals1:17
Collegeyears2:2018–2019
College2:Wright State Raiders
Collegecaps2:40
Collegegoals2:24
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Ocean City Nor'easters
Caps1:27
Goals1:20
Years2:2020
Clubs2:New York Red Bulls II
Caps2:11
Goals2:2
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:FC Tucson
Caps3:38
Goals3:9
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Arbroath
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Napier City Rovers
Caps5:27
Goals5:21
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Dandenong Thunder
Caps6:5
Goals6:2
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Persiraja Banda Aceh
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:20 April 2024

Deri Antony Corfe (born 3 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 2 club Persiraja Banda Aceh.

Early life and career

Born in Chester, England, Corfe spent his childhood with the Manchester City youth academy, before moving to the United States to play football at University of Rio Grande. After two seasons, he transferred to Wright State University.[1]

During his junior and senior years, Corfe played for the Ocean City Nor'easters,[2] where he would later be named as the USL League Two MVP for the 2019 season after recording 14 goals and three assists in 12 matches.[3]

Professional career

New York Red Bulls

Corfe was select 41st overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by the New York Red Bulls.[4] He signed with the club's USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II on 6 March 2020.[5] Corfe was released by Red Bulls II on 30 November 2020.[6]

FC Tucson

On 13 April 2021, Corfe joined USL League One side FC Tucson ahead of the 2021 season.[7] Corfe and Tucson mutually agreed to end his contract with the club on July 22, 2022.[8]

Arbroath

Corfe signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Arbroath in August 2022.[9] He left the club in January 2023 at the end of his short-term deal.[10]

Napier City Rovers

In February 2023, Corfe joined New Zealand Central League side Napier City Rovers.[11]

Dandenong Thunder

In February 2024, Corfe joined NPL Victoria side Dandenong Thunder.[12]

Honours

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deri Corfe named 2019 League Two MVP. uslleaguetwo.com. 2019-08-17.
  2. Web site: Ocean City Nor'easters - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - deri corfe -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. Web site: Ocean City Nor'easters' Deri Corfe named USL League Two MVP. pressofatlanticcity.com. 19 August 2019 .
  4. Web site: New York Red Bulls Select Deri Corfe with No. 41 Pick. newyorkredbulls.com. 2020-01-09.
  5. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Sign Midfielder Deri Corfe | New York Red Bulls.
  6. Web site: New York Red Bulls II Announce End of Year Roster Decisions | New York Red Bulls.
  7. Web site: FC TUCSON SIGN 2019 USL LEAGUE TWO MOST VALUABLE PLAYER DERI CORFE. FC Tucson. 13 April 2021.
  8. Web site: FC Tucson & Deri Corfe Mutually Agree To Part Ways . FCTucson.com . 22 July 2022.
  9. News: Arbroath sign ex-Man City kid Deri Corfe after US paperwork delay . The Courier . 5 August 2022 . 7 August 2022.
  10. Web site: Thank you Deri Corfe. 6 January 2022. arbroathfc.co.uk. en-GB. 14 January 2022.
  11. Web site: 'You're too small': Manchester City's shattering blow to new Napier City Rovers signing. The New Zealand Herald. 4 April 2023. 26 June 2023.
  12. Web site: Napier City Rovers striker Deri Corfe makes move to Dandenong Thunder. friendsoffootballnz.com. 9 February 2024. 5 April 2024.