Medy Elito Explained

Medy Elito
Fullname:Medy Ekofo Elito[1]
Birth Date:1990 3, df=y
Birth Place:Kinshasa, Zaire
Position:Central midfielder, winger
Currentclub:Ramsgate
Youthyears1:–2007
Youthclubs1:Colchester United
Years1:2007–2011
Clubs1:Colchester United
Caps1:19
Goals1:1
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:3
Years3:2010–2011
Clubs3:→ Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:2
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2011–2014
Clubs5:Dagenham & Redbridge
Caps5:115
Goals5:17
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:VVV-Venlo
Caps6:28
Goals6:0
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Newport County
Caps7:38
Goals7:1
Years8:2016–2018
Clubs8:Cambridge United
Caps8:55
Goals8:9
Years9:2018–2020
Clubs9:Barnet
Caps9:40
Goals9:2
Years10:2021–2022
Clubs10:Wealdstone
Caps10:20
Goals10:1
Years11:2022–2023
Clubs11:Welling United
Caps11:29
Goals11:0
Years12:2023–2024
Clubs12:Ramsgate
Caps12:30
Goals12:4
Years13:2024
Clubs13:Hythe Town
Caps13:0
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Ramsgate
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008
Nationalteam2:England U18
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2008
Nationalteam3:England U19
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:15:08, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:02:39, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Medy Ekofo Elito (born 20 March 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ramsgate. Born in Zaire (now DR Congo), he represented England internationally at youth levels U17 through U19. Elito is also a rapper who performs under the name Don EE.

Club career

As a teenager, Elito played in the Colchester United Academy. He signed a professional contract with the U's in May 2007, having already played for the U's at youth and reserve team level.[2] He was given the number 30 shirt for the 2007–08 season and made his Colchester debut as a substitute in a 4–1 defeat away at Plymouth Argyle on 4 March 2008. On 29 March 2008, he scored his first professional goal, against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. At the time it gave Colchester a 2–0 lead, although following a half-time substitution, Elito was helpless as they went on to lose 4–3,[3] and eventually lose their Championship status. On 4 September 2009, he signed a new two-year contract with Colchester United.

Elito signed a monthlong loan at Cheltenham Town on 5 March 2010,[4] and made he debut against Chesterfield a day later. After increasing that loan to the end of the season, Elito scored goals against Darlington, Port Vale as well as a well-timed strike from the edge of the box against Burton Albion, in the 6–5 win.

In November 2010, Elito joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until 3 January 2011.[5] He made his debut for Dagenham and scored on 13 November in a 3–1 away win against Yeovil Town.[6]

On 25 February 2011, Elito signed on loan to Cheltenham until the end of the season.[7]

On 28 April, Colchester announced that he would be one of three players who would be released at the end of the season.[8]

On 28 June 2011, Elito signed for League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal. On 7 January 2013, Elto signed a two-year contract extension.[9] In the summer of 2014, Elito was released from his contract at Dagenham & Redbridge at his own request and was transferred to Dutch side VVV-Venlo in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football.[10]

On 25 June 2015, Elito signed for League Two club Newport County. He made his debut for Newport on 8 August 2015 versus Cambridge United, missing a penalty in the 72nd minute in a 3–0 defeat. Elito scored his first goal for Newport on 19 April 2016 against Oxford United.[11] He was offered a new contract by Newport at the end of the 2015–16 season but the offer was withdrawn and he was released after he failed to accept the contract by the deadline of 10 June 2016.[12]

Elito signed for Cambridge United on 13 June 2016.[13] He scored his first goal for Cambridge in a 2–1 EFL Cup loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 23 August 2016.[14] He was released at the end of the 2018 season.[15] Elito joined Barnet on a two-year deal on 27 July 2018.[16] He left the club at the end of the 2019–20 season, having scored twice in 55 games.[17]

After a year out of football, Elito signed for Wealdstone in August 2021.[18] On 11 September 2021, he scored his first goal for Wealdstone, a 101st minute winner from the penalty spot against Altrincham.[19] On 27 July 2022, it was announced that Elito left Wealdstone after his contract was not renewed. [20]

Elito joined Welling United for the 2022–23 season.[21]

In July 2024, following a season with Ramsgate, Elito joined fellow Isthmian League South East Division side Hythe Town.[22] Just one week into the season however, having failed to make an appearance, he returned to Ramsgate on 16 August 2024.[23]

International career

In the summer of 2007, he was selected to represent England at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Korea, having previously represented them in the Algarve Tournament, a round-robin tournament held in Portugal.[24] He made a substitute appearance in England's 5–0 win against New Zealand, winning praise from the U17's Head Coach, John Peacock, and also made an appearance in the tournament in the quarter final game with Germany.[25] [26] He received further praise, this time from ex-Us player Perry Groves when he was selected for the England U18 side to face Ghana in November 2007 at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium,[27] a match in which he came on as a half time substitute for Nathan Porritt, the final result being a 2–0 England win.[28]

Music career

Performing as Don EE, Elito first emerged on the music scene in 2011, when he first featured on Mover’s Ouchchea Vol.1 mixtape on the song ‘Weather’s Not Nice’. He also featured on Mover’s 2nd mixtape Ouchchea Vol.2, singing the hook of song ‘Goodman Move’. However, his first musical breakthrough was when he released his first single, with Pascoli, named "Balenciaga" alongside Kojo Funds, gaining local success. However, Elito is widely known for his single, "You Alright Yeah?", which was released in 2017. The song gained traction after being shared by Beyoncé on Instagram.[29] He has also released tracks featuring Davido and Ms Banks, and performed at Wireless Festival and Wembley Arena.[30]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Colchester United2007–08Championship1110000111
2008–09League One5010101080
2009–103010000040
2010–110000100010
Total191202010241
Cheltenham Town (loan)2009–10League Two123123
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2010–11League One102102
Cheltenham Town (loan)2010–11League Two2020
Dagenham & Redbridge2011–12[31] League Two244201000274
2012–13[32] 466101010496
2013–14[33] 457101031508
Total1151740304112618
VVV-Venlo2014–15[34] Eerste Divisie2803000310
Newport County2015–16[35] League Two381401000431
Cambridge United2016–17[36] League Two235212120297
2017–18[37] 324101030374
Total5593131506611
Barnet2018–19National League2524050342
2019–201501050210
Total40250100552
Wealdstone2021–22National League2011000211
Welling United2022–23National League South2900000290
Career total368362219120141939

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman . Barry J. . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09 . Mainstream . 2008 . 978-1-84596-324-8.
  2. News: Elito handed Colchester contract. BBC Sport. 31 May 2007. 30 March 2008.
  3. News: West Brom 4–3 Colchester . . 29 March 2008 . 24 August 2016.
  4. Web site: Colchester United | News | Latest News | Latest News | U's Flash: Medy Heads West. www.cu-fc.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20100309041411/http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0%2C%2C10424~1985413%2C00.html . 9 March 2010.
  5. News: Medy Elito joins Dagenham & Redbridge in loan switch . BBC Sport. 12 November 2010. 12 November 2010.
  6. News: Yeovil 1 – 3 Dag & Red. BBC Sport. 13 November 2010. 14 November 2010.
  7. News: Cheltenham sign Medy Elito and Jake Thomson on loan . BBC Sport. 25 February 2011. 28 April 2011.
  8. News: Colchester United release Elito, Corcoran and Knudsen . BBC Sport. 28 April 2011. 28 April 2011.
  9. News: Saunders and Elito sign new deals at Daggers. Hackney Gazette. 7 January 2013. 7 January 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140717021658/http://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/football/daggers/saunders_and_elito_sign_new_deals_at_daggers_1_1785207. 17 July 2014.
  10. News: Winger Elito set to go Dutch . Sky Sports. 15 July 2014. 21 February 2015.
  11. Web site: Newport County 1 Oxford United 1 . BBC Sport . 19 April 2016 . 20 April 2016.
  12. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/14554129.Exiles_part_company_with_skipper_Byrne_and_three_others_as_contract_offers_withdrawn/ Newport players released
  13. News: Medy Elito: Cambridge United sign Newport County winger . . 13 June 2016 . 24 August 2016.
  14. News: Wolves 2–1 Cambridge . . 23 August 2016 . 24 August 2016.
  15. News: Cambridge United: David Forde to stay while Barry Corr in contract talks . . 9 May 2018 . 20 July 2018.
  16. https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2018/july/transfer--medy-elito-signs-for-barnet-fc/ Transfer | Medy Elito signs for Barnet FC
  17. https://www.barnetfc.com/news/2020/july/club-update/ Club update
  18. https://www.wealdstone-fc.com/post/stones-make-quintuple-signing Stones make quintuple signing
  19. Web site: MATCH REPORT | Wealdstone 1-0 Altrincham. 11 September 2021.
  20. Web site: https://twitter.com/wealdstonefc/status/1552251454722916353 . 27 July 2022 . Twitter . en.
  21. https://www.wellingunited.com/transfers-wings-add-another-two/ TRANSFERS | Wings add another two
  22. 1816872631737679900. We are pleased to announce that Medy Elito has joined the Cannons. Sammy Moore said “it’s great to bring in a player of Medy’s calibre and experience, he will strengthen the midfield and adds an attacking threat.”. hythetownfc. Hythe Town F.C.. 26 July 2024. 30 July 2024.
  23. 1824502632045560109. Welcome back Medy! Ramsgate FC can confirm the return of Medy Elito who will be available for tomorrow's @EmiratesFACup game vs @FCSouthall. ⚪️ #COYR #inthistogether. RamsgateFC. Ramsgate F.C.. 16 August 2024. 19 August 2024.
  24. News: Medy Gets England Nod. Colchester United. 3 August 2007. 30 March 2008.
  25. News: Staves. Russell. Club Med. The FA. 1 September 2007. https://archive.today/20071029052657/http://www.thefa.com/England/U17WorldCup/NewsFeatures/Postings/WorldCupEngGermanyElito.htm . dead . 29 October 2007 . 30 March 2008.
  26. http://www.thefa.com/England/U18s/Players/ FA Website
  27. http://www.thefa.com/England/U18s/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/EnglandGhanareport.htm FA website
  28. http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1844996.mostviewed.groves_medy_should_make_the_most_of_it.php Essex County Standard article
  29. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/you-alright-yh-beyonce-reveals-love-uk-grime-newcomer-don-e-instagram-post-1612582 You Alright Yh? Beyonce reveals love for UK grime newcomer Don-E with Instagram post
  30. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858496-from-4-3-3-to-808s-when-football-and-rap-music-collide From 4-3-3 to 808s: When Football and Rap Music Collide
  31. Web site: Dag & Red 2011/2012 player appearances. Soccerbase. 11 November 2012.
  32. Web site: Dag & Red 2012/2013 player appearances. Soccerbase. 11 November 2012.
  33. Web site: Dag & Red 2013/2014 player appearances. Soccerbase. 11 November 2012.
  34. Web site: M. Elito – Soccerway. Soccerway. 17 June 2016.
  35. Web site: Newport 2015/2016 player appearances. Soccerbase. 17 June 2016.
  36. Web site: Cambridge 2016/2017 player appearances. Soccerbase. 6 July 2017.
  37. Web site: Cambridge 2017/2018 player appearances. Soccerbase. 20 July 2018.