Troy Limbo Explained

Troy Limbo
Fullname:Dimitri Lionel Uy Limbo[1]
Birth Date:17 November 1998
Birth Place:Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
Height:1.70 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:United City
Clubnumber:98
Youthclubs1:Rosevale School
Youthclubs2:Abbas Orchard School
Youthyears3:2011
Youthclubs3:Little Azkals
Youthclubs4:La Salle Green Hills
Youthyears5:2015
Youthclubs5:Kaya
Youthyears6:2016–2017
Youthclubs6:Chesterfield
Collegeyears1:2017–2019
College1:Sunderland College
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Sunderland RCA
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:ADT
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Stallion Laguna
Caps3:21
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Davao Aguilas
Caps4:5
Goals4:3
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:United City
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Philippines U19
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2017–2019
Nationalteam2:Philippines U23
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:5 May 2024

Dimitri Lionel "Troy" Uy Limbo (born 17 November 1998) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for United City.

Early career

Youth

Limbo first started playing football at the age of six at the Rosevale School in his native Philippines. He played for the Little Azkals team in 2011, having left the Rosevale School for the Abbas Orchard School. After studying at La Salle Green Hills, and playing for Kaya in 2015, Limbo moved to England to pursue a football career.[2]

Having not been able to find any clubs to go on trial with, he signed with a local team in Stamford, before being scouted by League One side Chesterfield. He signed a 12-month contract in 2016.[2]

College

Prior to returning to the Philippines, Limbo studied at Sunderland College, playing for their football team.[3] [4] During his time at the college, he was called up to the Philippines national under-23 side.[5]

Club career

Sunderland RCA

During his time in England, he also played for Sunderland RCA.[6]

Azkals Development Team

In 2020, Limbo joined Philippines Football League club Azkals Development Team.[7] He made his league debut for the club in a 0–1 defeat against his former club Kaya–Iloilo.[8]

Stallion Laguna

In March 2022, he joined Stallion Laguna.[9]

Davao

He is part of the Davao Aguilas squad for the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara season.

International career

Philippines U19

In 2015, Limbo was called up to the Philippines U19 team for the 2015 AFF U-19 Youth Championship held at Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos.[10] He made his debut for Philippines U-19 in a 1−2 win against Brunei U19.[11]

Philippines U22/U23

In 2017, Limbo received his first call up to the Philippines U22 team for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia.[12] He made his debut for Philippines U22 in a 0−2 win against Cambodia U22.[13]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
ADT2020PFL400040
2021PFL400040
Stallion Laguna2022–2023PFL1308000210
Davao Aguilas2023530042
Career total1701730000343
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Troy Limbo - Soccer player profile & career statistics. Global Sports Archive. 30 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Oro kid signs for a UK club. Jack. Biantan. . https://web.archive.org/web/20170319185500/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/sports/2016/05/29/oro-kid-signs-uk-club-476324. 19 March 2017. 19 January 2022. dead.
  3. Web site: College scores international hattrick. 23 October 2017. 19 January 2022. North East Connected.
  4. Web site: Football Development Centre welcomes international students. 19 January 2022. FE Week UK. 6 November 2017 .
  5. Web site: Student athlete called up for Philippines Under 23 Football team. 19 January 2022. Sunderland College UK. 20 November 2019 .
  6. Web site: Oro booter to play in English FA Cup. 13 August 2018. 19 January 2022. Sun Star.
  7. News: CDO football lads start to realize dreams. Philippine News Agency. 23 October 2020. 30 March 2022.
  8. Web site: TROY LIMBO RECOVERS IN TIME FOR PFL BUBBLE. Pinoyfootball. 6 November 2020. 30 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Welcome to Stallion Laguna Football Club, Troy Limbo!. Stallion Laguna Football Club on Facebook. 30 March 2022.
  10. Web site: Final Registration of Players and Officials. ASEAN Football Federation. 30 March 2022.
  11. Web site: AFF U19 Championship Match Summary 002. ASEAN Football Federation. 30 March 2022.
  12. Web site: Philippine Men's Under-22 Squad For The 29th Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Football Federation. 14 August 2017. 30 March 2022.
  13. Web site: Match Report of Cambodia U22 vs Philippines U22. Global Sports Archive. 30 March 2022.