Kayne Simeon McLaggon (born 21 September 1990) is a Welsh semi-professional footballer who plays as a striker for Cymru Premier club Barry Town United and the Wales 'C' National Team.
 McLaggon playing for Wales C in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kayne Simeon McLaggon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1990[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Barry, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barry Town United | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Southampton | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Southampton | 7 | (1) |
| 2009 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Salisbury City | ||
| 2011–2012 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Tonbridge Angels (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Weston-super-Mare | 30 | (6) |
| 2013–2017 | Merthyr Town | ||
| 2017– | Barry Town United | 166 | (97) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Wales U17 | 9 | (2) |
| 2007–2008 | Wales U19 | 6 | (0) |
| 2019– | Wales C | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Southampton edit
McLaggon was born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan[1] and went to Barry Comprehensive School from where he joined the Southampton Academy.[citation needed] He came up through the ranks of the Saints youth system, signing professional forms in September 2007 on his 17th birthday.[2]
He was given the number 42 shirt ahead of Southampton's Championship fixture on 26 December 2008 at Home Park against Plymouth Argyle and made his first team debut as a second half substitute, replacing Lee Holmes after 58 minutes.[3] He then starred on his home debut on 28 December, coming off the bench against Reading and setting up Saints' opening goal with a pacy run out of midfield, before supplying David McGoldrick, who finished well past Adam Federici in the Reading goal.[4]
McLaggon scored his first Southampton goal on 27 January 2009, scoring the first of two goals towards Southampton's comeback against Norwich City.[5]
He joined Conference National team Eastbourne Borough on a month's loan on 11 November 2009 after recovering from a long-term injury.[6]
Salisbury City edit
He was released by Southampton on 15 May 2010 and joined Salisbury City on 4 August.[7] He went on to form a good partnership with Jake Reid.[citation needed]
Bristol Rovers edit
On 11 July 2011, McLaggon signed a one-year contract with Bristol Rovers.[8]
Weston-super-Mare edit
On 6 September 2012, McLaggon signed for Weston-super-Mare.[9] He scored his first goal for the club on 6 November 2012 in a 4–3 loss to Frome Town in the Somerset Premier Cup. On 26 March 2013, McLaggon scored his first hattrick for the club in a 3–1 win, away to Sutton United.[citation needed]
Merthyr Town edit
On 14 October 2013, McLaggon signed for Merthyr Town.[10] He made his debut for Merthyr against Slough Town on 19 October 2013 and scored his first goal from the penalty spot. On 29 April 2014, he scored two goals as Merthyr beat Swindon Supermarine 5–2 to reach the Southern League Division 1 South and West play-off final.[citation needed]
Barry Town United edit
On 8 June 2017, McLaggon signed for hometown club Barry Town United on a two-year contract.[11]
International career edit
McLaggon has won nine Welsh under-17 caps (with two goals) and six at under-19 level.[citation needed]
In March 2019, he was called up for the Wales C team and scored on his debut on 20 March in a 2–2 draw with England.[12]
Honours edit
Individual
- Welsh Premier League Team of the Year: 2017–18[13]
References edit
Infobox club statistics
- "K. McLaggon: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
Specific
- ^ a b c "Kayne McLaggon". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ "Kayne turns pro". Southampton F.C. 21 September 2007. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ^ "Plymouth 2–0 Saints". Southampton F.C. 27 December 2008. Archived from the original on 29 December 2008. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ^ "Saints 1–1 Reading". Southampton F.C. 28 December 2008. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ^ "Norwich 2–2 Southampton". BBC Sport. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2009.
- ^ "Eastbourne loan Saints youngster". BBC Sport. 11 November 2009. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ "Whites confirm five new signings". Salisbury Journal. 4 August 2010. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
- ^ "McLaggon Joins Rovers". Bristol Rovers FC. 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "The National League Official Website". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ "McLaggon set for debut - Merthyr Town FC". Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ^ "Kayne Mclaggon signs for hometown club – News – Barry Town United AFC". pitchero.com.
- ^ "Battling Wales C earn draw against England – Welsh Premier League". www.wpl.cymru. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ^ "Only two players retain places in dream team". welsh-premier.com. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Wales international career profile
- Kayne McLaggon at Soccerbase
