Alex Nimely
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, Liberia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Crystal Palace (on loan from Manchester City) |
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| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Barrack Y.C | ||
| 2005–2006 | Mighty Barrolle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2008 | Coton de Garoua | 9 | (5) |
| 2008– | Manchester City | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Middlesbrough (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Coventry City (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2013 | → Crystal Palace (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009 | England U20 | 3 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:33, 19 January 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely (born 11 May 1991), commonly known as Alex Nimely, is a Liberian-English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace as a striker on loan from Manchester City.
Club career
Early career
Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Nimely began his career at Mighty Barrolle and Cotonsport Garoua. In December 2007, he went on a trial with Manchester City. He has been described by Sven Erickson as the most talented youngster Manchester City has ever signed. At the age of 15, he scored a total of four goals in the CAF Champions League finals and became the second highest scorer. Nimely was also the youngest-ever player registered in CAF Champions League.
Manchester City
On 16 January 2008, Nimely signed a four-year deal with Manchester City from Cameroonian side Coton Sport FC de Garoua. He made his debut as a substitute during a 6–1 win against Burnley on 3 April 2010. In May 2010 he signed a new four year contract with Manchester City until June 2014.[2]
Loan to Middlesbrough
On 17 September 2011, Nimely signed a three-month loan deal with Middlesbrough.[3] His first appearance came in the League Cup against Crystal Palace. Nimely's first league appearance was as a substitute three days later in a 0–0 draw against Ipswich Town.[4]
Loan to Coventry City
On 12 January 2012, Nimely signed a loan deal with Coventry City until the end of the season.[5] He scored his first goal on his debut in a 3-1 win over former club Middlesbrough as well as 2 assists. He managed to secure a total of 11 penalties converted into goals by his teammates and seven assists in 17 starts and three substitutions.[6]
Loan to Crystal Palace
On 10 January 2013, Nimely signed on loan with Crystal Palace, until the end of the 2012-2013 season. He became Ian Holloway first signing since he took over at Crystal Palace F.C. He made his debut coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 away defeat to Burnley on 12 January.
International career
On 12 May 2010, Nimely rejected a call-up from Liberia for 2010 World Cup qualifiers and declared to the press that he chose to play for England, as his father is English.[7] He was called up to the England U-20 for the 2009 U-20 World Cup. He scored his first goal in the final group stage match against Uzbekistan.[8] He received his first call up to the England U21 side in November 2011 but was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury.[9]
Career statistics
- As of 19 January 2013
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2009–10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Middlesbrough (loan) | 2011–12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Coventry City (loan) | 2011–12 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace (loan) | 2012–13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | |
References
- ^ "Premier League Player Profile". Premier League. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ "Burnley 1-6 Man City" BBC Sport. 3 April 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ "Boro confirm Nimely capture". Sky Sports.
- ^ "Middlesbrough 0-0 Ipswich" BBC Sport. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ "Sky Blues secure loan striker". CCFC.
- ^ "Coventry 3-1 Middlesbrough", he made BBC Sport. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ^ Nimely completes move Liberian Soccer
- ^ England WC squad announcement The FA
- ^ http://www.thefa.com/England/mens-under-21s/News/match-centre/2011/England-v-Iceland-Euro-2013/Match-Previews/squad-named-england-u21s-colchester
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