Nick O'Donnell (footballer) explained

Nick O'Donnell
Full Name:Nicholas Michael Ricardo O'Donnell[1]
Birth Date:23 March 1993
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height:6 ft 2 in
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:?–2013
Youthclubs1:Ateneo de Manila
Years1:2014–2015
Clubs1:Kaya
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Global
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Davao Aguilas
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2015–
Nationalteam1:Philippines U-23
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2014–
Nationalteam2:Philippines
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:01:57, 14 October 2018 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:08:19, 8 December 2017 (UTC)

Nicholas Michael O'Donnell (born 23 March 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born in Canada, he represents the Philippines national team at international level.

Club career

O'Donnell used to play for Ateneo Blue Booters helping them win the football tournament of UAAP Season 75 in 2013.[2] The next year he moved to Kaya F.C.[3] He helped Kaya win the 2015 UFL Cup.[2]

In 2016, O'Donnell moved to Global F.C.[2] [4]

International career

Philippines youth

On 20 March 2015, it was announced that O'Donnell was called up by the Philippines U23 national team for the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualification on 25 to 31 March in Thailand.[5] He played in the Philippines last game as captain, a 3–1 defeat to Cambodia.[6]

Philippines

O'Donnell was called up into the Philippine senior team for friendlies against Malaysia and Azerbaijan in 2014.[7] He made his national team debut in a 3–0 win over Nepal.[3] [8] O'Donnell played for the Philippines again at the 2017 CTFA International Tournament in Taiwan under caretaker coach Marlon Maro who led the squad in lieu of Thomas Dooley.[9]

O'Donnell played at the second half of the Philippines 3–2 win over Fiji as a substitute for Michael Falkesgaard at the 45th minute.[10]

Notes and References

  1. http://filipinofootball.blogspot.com/2011/03/pff-list-of-players-to-afc.html PFF list of players to AFC
  2. News: Estrada. Kevin. Global grabs O'Donnell ahead of UFL Cup. 4 February 2016. Dugout Philippines. 1 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Dooley picks up first win as Azkals coach after 3-0 blowout versus Nepal . Ceres Lina . 12 April 2014 . 30 April 2014.
  4. News: Murillo. Michael Angelo. Global FC ready to roll in UFL Cup. 4 February 2016. BusinessWorld. 3 February 2016.
  5. Web site: Squad list for AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in Bangkok. Filipino Football. 20 March 2015. 21 March 2015.
  6. Web site: Cambodia u-23 vs Philippines u-23 Match Report. AFC. 31 March 2015. 31 March 2015.
  7. Web site: PFF names Azkals lineup for Malaysia, Azerbaijan friendlies . Myke Miravite . 26 February 2014 . 25 September 2014.
  8. Web site: Azkals football 'simple, accurate' . Olmin Leyba . . 15 April 2014 . 25 September 2014.
  9. News: Guerrero. Bob. Why Azkals fans shouldn't panic about the losses in Taiwan. 22 March 2018. Rappler. 7 December 2017.
  10. News: Terrado. Jonas. Azkals survive Fiji at International Friendly. 23 March 2018. Manila Bulletin. 23 March 2018.