Joseph Niouky
Joseph Niouky (born March 28, 1986 in Pikine) is a Senegalese footballer who currently plays for Jersey Express in the USL Premier Development League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Louis Joseph Desire Niouky | ||
Date of birth | March 26, 1986 | ||
Place of birth | Pikine, Senegal | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Jersey Express | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2006 | ASC Diaraf | ||
2006–2010 | Port Autonome | ||
2010 | New England Revolution | 13 | (0) |
2011– | Jersey Express | 26 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 1, 2012 |
Club career
Senegal
Niouky began his career with ASC Diaraf in Senegal, with whom he played for four seasons. He moved to top Senegalese side Port Autonome in 2006,[1] where he established himself as one of the league's top central midfield players.
United States
On February 23, 2010, the New England Revolution officially announced the signing of Niouky, as an addition to their midfield.[2] On August 11, 2010, Niouky was released by the Revolution, nearly six months after signing with the club,[3] having played in just 13 MLS games.
Having been unable to secure a contract with a professional club elsewhere, Niouky signed to play with Jersey Express in the USL Premier Development League in 2011. He made his debut for the team on May 14, 2011. in their 2011 season opener, a 3-0 win over the Westchester Flames.[4]
References
- "Senegal's Desire Moves To America". African Soccer Union.
- "Revs Desire player". Boston Herald.
- "Revolution and Niouky reach termination agreement". New England Revolution.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-05-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)