Gregory Damons (born 13 June 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for South African Premier Division side Moroka Swallows.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 June 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Gelvandale, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Moroka Swallows | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | FC Callies | ||
| 2014–2019 | Chippa United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Chippa United | 35 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Cape Town Spurs | 19 | (1) |
| 2022– | Moroka Swallows | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2022 | |||
Early and personal life edit
Damons was born in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth as the younger of two children and attended Gelvandale High School and later Western Cape Sports School, having been awarded a scholarship there after playing in the Engen Knockout Challenge.[1][2] After leaving school, he worked in the reception at St George's Hospital to pay for his transport fares to attend trials.[1] He married Tiffany Gabriella in December 2020.[1]
Career edit
After playing for FC Callies in the SAFA Regional League, he joined the reserve team of Chippa United in 2014.[1] In January 2018, Damons was promoted to Chippa United's senior team.[3] Damons made his debut for the club on 14 August 2019 in a 1–1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns;[4] a performance for which he was awarded the Man of the Match award.[2] Across the 2019–20 season, Damons made 21 league appearances for the club.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Ndebele, Sihle (24 February 2021). "Damons looks to teammate Lentjies for guidance". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ a b Nkanjeni, Vuyokazi (24 August 2019). "Local hero seizes the moment in top-flight debut". Weekend Post. Retrieved 21 March 2021 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Chippa United Has Promoted Three Players". Soccer Laduma. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Gleeson, Mark (14 August 2019). "New Chippa star Maphangule breaks the hearts of Sundowns with last minute equaliser". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Gregory Damons at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 October 2022.