Tosan Popo
Tosan Emiko Ebigbeyi Popo (born 26 September 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hemel Hempstead Town.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tosan Emiko Ebigbeyi Popo[1] | ||
Date of birth | 26 September 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Hutton, England | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Hemel Hempstead Town | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2003 | Chelsea | ||
2005–2008 | West Ham United | ||
2008–2011 | Charlton Athletic | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2017 | Rollins | 54 | (20) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2012 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
2011–2012 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2012 | → San Roque de Lepe (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2012 | Concord Rangers | 2 | (0) |
2014 | Orlando City U23 | 0 | (0) |
2015 | Kraze United | ||
2017 | Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 | 12 | (1) |
2017 | Florida Tropics SC (indoor) | ||
2018–2019 | Concord Rangers | 34 | (0) |
2019– | Hemel Hempstead Town | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:38, 13 May 2019 (UTC) |
Career
England
Prior to signing a professional contract with Charlton Athletic, Popo featured in the youth set-ups of fellow London clubs Chelsea and West Ham United.[2] On 13 September 2011, Popo made his only first team appearance for Charlton, coming on as a 77th minute substitute in the League Cup in a 2–0 loss against Preston North End.[3] Popo also featured on loan for Chelmsford City and San Roque de Lepe during the 2011–12 season.[4][5]
United States of America
Following signing for Isthmian Premier Division club Concord Rangers in August 2012,[6] Popo moved to the United States in order to play college soccer whilst studying at Rollins College.[7] During his time at Rollins, Popo also played for Orlando City B, making one appearance in the U.S. Open Cup in May 2014,[8] and Kraze United.
On 12 May 2017, Popo signed for the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[9] During his time at the club, Popo played 12 times for the club's U23 side, scoring once.[10]
Popo signed with the Florida Tropics SC of the Major Arena Soccer League on 30 August 2017.[11]
Return to England
In August 2018, Popo re-joined National League South side Concord Rangers, making his debut on 27 August in a 5–0 loss to Welling United.[12]
In May 2019, Hemel Hempstead Town announced the signing of Popo, following former Concord Rangers manager Sammy Moore to the club.[13]
References
- "Tosan Popo" (in Spanish). La Preferente. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
- "Popo prepared for action". Charlton Athletic F.C. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Charlton 0-2 Preston". BBC Sport. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Pope and Popo extend loans". Charlton Athletic F.C. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Addicks duo off to Spain". Sky Sports. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Concord closing in on former Charlton Athletic striker Tosan Popo". Echo. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Winger Tosan Popo leads Rollins to NCAA third round match-up". Orlando Sentinel. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "T. Popo". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Rowdies U23 Announce Roster Ahead of Inaugural PDL Season". Tampa Bay Rowdies. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Tosan Popo". Premier Development League. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "TROPICS SC ADD TWO FLORIDA COLLEGE STARS TO OFFENSIVE ARSENAL". FLTropics.com. Florida Tropics SC. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- "CONCORD RANGERS VS. WELLING UNITED 0 - 5". Soccerway. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- "Sammy and Jack make their first signing!". Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
External links
- Profile at Rollins College
- Tosan Popo at Soccerway