Bilal Duckett
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Bilal Duckett | ||
| Date of birth | January 9, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Macon, Georgia, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | Atlanta Silverbacks U23's | 3 | (0) |
| 2009 | Indiana Invaders | 5 | (1) |
| 2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 4 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2012 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 19 | (1) |
| 2013 | New England Revolution | 1 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Rochester Rhinos (loan) | 20 | (1) |
| 2014 | Charlotte Eagles | 27 | (0) |
| 2015 | Sacramento Republic | 0 | (0) |
| 2015– | Charlotte Independence | 25 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 21, 2015. | |||
Kevin Bilal Duckett (born January 9, 1989 in Macon, Georgia) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Charlotte Independence in the USL Pro.
Career
College and Amateur
Duckett played youth soccer in Georgia and played for McIntosh High School where he captained the squad to a state title in his senior season. Duckett joined the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2007 and was the starting right back during his last two years with the school.
Professional
Duckett was drafted first in the third round (37th overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[1] His versatility impressed coach Teitur Thordarson, who used Duckett, a natural right back, at centre back and left back during the 2011 pre-season.[2] The club signed Duckett on March 15, 2011,[3] and he made his professional debut on June 1 in a game against Chivas USA.
Duckett was waived by Vancouver on November 23, 2011.[4]
Duckett signed with USL Pro team Harrisburg City Islanders on March 27, 2012.[5]
Duckett signed with the MLS team New England Revolution on February 11, 2013.[6]
On February 20, 2014 Duckett signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles.[7]
After the Eagles moved to the USL PDL, Duckett signed with USL side Sacramento Republic, before again moving to Charlotte Independence soon after on April 10, 2015.[8]
References
- ↑ Whitecaps draft picks Brovsky, Duckett could surprise Archived January 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Whitecap hopeful Bilal Duckett dresses to impress at camp
- ↑ "Whitecaps FC sign Brian Sylvestre, Bilal Duckett, and Jeb Brovsky". Whitecapsfc.com. 2011-03-15. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ↑ Joe Prince-Wright. "Players waived as teams begin to shape rosters for 2012". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslpro.uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "Revs sign forward Chad Barrett, defender Bilal Duckett". www.revolutionsoccer.ne.
- ↑ http://www.charlotteeagles.com/home/719104.html
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210012049
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