Leon Osman

Leon Osman

Osman playing for Everton in 2011
Personal information
Full name Leon Osman[1]
Date of birth (1981-05-17) 17 May 1981[1]
Place of birth Wigan, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Everton
Number 21
Youth career
1997–2000 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2000– Everton 349 (43)
2002–2003 → Carlisle United (loan) 12 (1)
2004 → Derby County (loan) 17 (3)
National team‡
1997–1998 England U16 5 (0)
2012–2013 England 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:43, 3 April 2016 (UTC).
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:43, 3 April 2016 (UTC)

Leon Osman (born 17 May 1981) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Everton.

He has spent his whole career as an Everton player, making over 300 Premier League appearances. Earlier in his career he spent time on loan at Football League clubs Carlisle United and Derby County.

Osman earned two international caps for the England national team, making his debut at the age of 31.

Club career

Early career and loans

Osman was born in Wigan and raised in Skelmersdale.[2] He joined the Everton Academy as a boy, and was part of the team that won the 1998 FA Youth Cup.[1] Following the cup victory, he sustained a knee injury which kept him from playing for a year.

He was loaned to Carlisle United of the Third Division in October 2002, making his professional debut on the 5th by playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–1 home defeat to Torquay United.[3] He scored once for the team in a league fixture against Macclesfield Town on 19 October to ensure a 2–2 draw at Moss Rose,[4] and twice against Oldham Athletic in the Football League Trophy three days later in a 4–3 away victory.[5] On returning to Everton in January, he made his Premier League debut in a 4–3 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on 12 January 2003, replacing Li Tie in added time.[6] His only other Everton appearance of the season was his Goodison Park debut on 26 April, replacing Steve Watson at the end of a 2–1 win over Aston Villa.[7]

Osman was granted a one-year extension to his Everton contract in the summer of 2003, but failed to break into the first team until the end of the 2003–04 season. Instead, he was again loaned out, this time to Derby County in the First Division. He had an integral role in Derby's successful bid to avoid relegation,[8] and manager George Burley tried to buy him from Everton.[9] Instead, Osman returned to his parent club with three games remaining in Everton's season. Manager David Moyes gave Osman his first start on 1 May 2004 at Wolverhampton Wanderers, and he headed Everton into the lead within three minutes from a James McFadden cross, although they eventually lost 2–1.[10]

First-team breakthrough

Osman became a first team regular in 2004–05,[8] playing on the right wing of a 4–1–4–1 formation. He finished the season with seven goals including two in a game against Aston Villa.[11] In the 2005–06 season, Osman's place in the Everton's first team was challenged by the new signing Simon Davies.[12] However, Osman was able to establish himself as a first team regular by 2006–07, a season in which made 37 appearances and scored three goals.[8]

His start to the 2007–08 season began with two goals in consecutive wins against Wigan Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur. His appearance in the starting 11 for Everton was threatened by the arrival of South African loan-signing Steven Pienaar. Osman scored his first goal in a UEFA competition on 25 October 2007, Everton's second in a 3–1 UEFA Cup Group Stage win over Greek club Larissa at Goodison Park.[13] His shot from 22 yards helped Everton to the top of the group and was voted Everton's Goal of the Season. Osman scored both goals in Everton's 2–0 win over Fulham on the final day of the season to secure Everton 5th place in the Premier League for 2008–09. At the end of the season, he started in the 2009 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, being replaced by Dan Gosling in the 82nd minute of the 2–1 defeat to Chelsea.[14]

Osman playing for Everton in 2011

The following season Osman captained Everton for the first time in a League Cup game away to Hull City scoring once in the 4–0 victory. In April 2010, Osman was named man of the match in two consecutive games. He also ended the 2010–11 Premier League season with four goals.[15]

In March 2013, in a game against reigning champions Manchester City, Osman made his 300th Everton start. A long-range goal scored in the match was his eighth of the season, a personal record,[16] and his 50th goal for the club.[17] In December, Osman also scored on his 300th Premier League appearance during a 4–1 win over Fulham.[18] Later in the same month he broke David Unsworth's Everton Premier League appearance record, reaching 303 games.[19] He featured in every league game in the 2013-14 season, the first under new manager Roberto Martínez, the only Everton player to do so.[20] To mark his long service, a testimonial match against FC Porto was held as part of Everton's pre-season schedule for the 2014–15 season.[21]

On 6 November 2014, he signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Everton until the summer of 2016.[22] Later that day, he opened the scoring in Everton's 3–0 UEFA Europa League group stage win against Lille.[23] He scored on his 400th appearance for the club, netting the winner in a 2–1 victory over West Ham United.[24]

International career

As well as England, his country of birth, Osman was eligible to play for Turkey through his father's Turkish-Cypriot origin.[25] Osman represented England at U16 level in the 1997–98 season.[26] On 14 November 2012, at the age of 31, Osman earned his first senior call-up to the England squad for a friendly fixture against Sweden. Osman started in central midfield for his country in a 4–2 defeat against Sweden, in which he played the full 90 minutes.[27] On 31 January 2013, Osman was named in the England squad for the second time for the friendly fixture against Brazil on 6 February 2013, though he was left on the substitutes' bench for the match.[28] Osman received his first competitive international call up after being named in the England squad on 14 March 2013 for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.[29] Osman made his competitive England debut against San Marino.[30]

Personal life

Osman attended Up Holland High School and Winstanley College.[31] His father is Turkish Cypriot[32] and he also has a Somali grandfather.[33]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 February 2016.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton 2000–01[34] Premier League 000000—00
2001–02[35] Premier League 000000—00
2002–03[36] Premier League 20—00—20
2003–04[37] Premier League 410010—51
2004–05[38] Premier League 2963130—357
2005–06[39] Premier League 35341102[lower-alpha 1]0424
2006–07[40] Premier League 3431020—373
2007–08[41] Premier League 28400417[lower-alpha 2]2397
2008–09[42] Premier League 34661102[lower-alpha 2]0437
2009–10[43] Premier League 26211117[lower-alpha 3]0354
2010–11[44] Premier League 2643021—315
2011–12[45] Premier League 3043010—344
2012–13[46] Premier League 3655211—428
2013–14[47] Premier League 3834010—433
2014–15[48] Premier League 21200107[lower-alpha 3]1293
2015–16[49] Premier League 602051—131
Total 3494332624525343057
Carlisle United (loan) 2002–03[36] Third Division 121——3[lower-alpha 4]2153
Derby County (loan) 2003–04[37] First Division 173———173
Career total 3784732624528546263
  1. ↑ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, one in UEFA Cup
  2. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Cup
  3. 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ↑ Appearance in Football League Trophy

International

As of match played 22 March 2013.[50]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
England 201210
201310
Total20

Honours

Club

Everton

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 323. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. ↑ Taylor, Louise (2004-09-26). Local boy Osman makes the grade. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Carlisle 1–2 Torquay". BBC Sport. 7 October 2002. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Macclesfield 2–2 Carlisle". BBC Sport. 19 October 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Oldham 3–4 Carlisle". BBC Sport. 22 October 2002. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "Keane inspires Tottenham". BBC Sport. 12 January 2003. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Rooney strike stuns Villa". BBC Sport. 26 April 2003. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 "Osman impresses Burley". Everton F.C. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  9. ↑ "Burley not to make a fresh Osman bid". Burton Mail. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
  10. ↑ "Wolves 2–1 Everton". BBC Sport. 1 May 2004. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Aston Villa 1–3 Everton". ESPN FC. 26 February 2005.
  12. ↑ Prentice, David (8 June 2005). "Football: OSMAN RELISHES NEW BATTLE; Everton star knows signings would increase fight for places". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "Cahill's return has Everton fizzing again". The Guardian. 25 October 2007.
  14. 1 2 Bevan, Chris (30 May 2009). "Chelsea 2–1 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "Sports Keeda – Leon Osman". Sports Keeda. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  16. ↑ "Osman delighted to bounce back from FA Cup heartbreak with win over City". Daily Mail. 16 March 2013.
  17. ↑ "Goal That Appears To Defy Physics May Have Ended Manchester City's Title Hopes". Business Insider. 16 March 2013.
  18. ↑ "Everton too strong for Fulham". ESPN FC. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  19. ↑ "Leon Osman urges Everton to target a top four finish and Champions League qualification". Sky Sports. 8 April 2014.
  20. ↑ "Leon Osman says he has flourished thanks to Martinez's careful selection policy". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  21. ↑ "Premier League: Leon Osman granted testimonial for long service to Everton". Sky Sports. 8 April 2014.
  22. ↑ "Leon Osman: Everton midfielder agrees one-year contract extension". BBC Sport. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  23. ↑ Hunter, Andy (6 November 2014). "Leon Osman marks new deal with a goal as Everton cruise to win over Lille". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
  24. ↑ "Everton 2-1 West Ham: Andy Carroll makes long-awaited return but Leon Osman marks 400th game with late winner". Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  25. ↑ "Turkish Cypriot to play football for England squad". LGC News. 9 November 2012.
  26. ↑ "Profile of Leon Osman". The Football Association. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  27. ↑ "Sweden 4–2 England". BBC Sport. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  28. ↑ "England 2–1 Brazil". BBC Sport. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  29. ↑ "Hodgson names England squad for World Cup 2014 qualifiers in San Marino and Montenegro – Rio Ferdinand returns". ITV. 14 March 2013.
  30. ↑ "San Marino 0–8 England". BBC Sport. 23 Mar 2013.
  31. ↑ Barton, Laura (23 November 2009). "Lady Ashton went to my school". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  32. ↑ Anderson, David (17 September 2012). "The Everton column: Why Leon Osman deserves to get recognition outside of Goodison Park". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
  33. ↑ "LEON OSMAN: What makes an Everton player? Desire, heart, quality and character...". Daily Mail. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2013. I've got a Somalian grandfather.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  36. 1 2 "Games played by Leon Osman in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  37. 1 2 "Games played by Leon Osman in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
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  39. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
    Stevenson, Jonathan (4 October 2007). "FC Metalist 2–3 Everton (agg 3–4)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
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  43. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  46. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  48. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  49. ↑ "Games played by Leon Osman in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
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