Leon Osman(born 17 May 1981) is an English former professionalfootballerwho played as amidfielder.He spent almost all of his career atEverton,making 433 appearances and scoring 57 goals. Earlier in his career he spent time onloanatFootball LeagueclubsCarlisle UnitedandDerby County.Osman earned two international caps for theEngland national team,making his debut at the age of 31.
 Osman playing forEvertonin 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leon Osman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1981[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan,England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2016 | Everton | 352 | (43) |
| 2002–2003 | →Carlisle United(loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2004 | →Derby County(loan) | 17 | (3) |
| Total | 381 | (47) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–1998 | England U16 | 5 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | England | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editOsman was born inWigan,Greater Manchester, to a Turkish Cypriot father and a British mother,[3]and raised inSkelmersdale,Lancashire.[4]He attendedUp Holland High SchoolandWinstanley College.[5]
Club career
editEarly career and loans
editOsman joined the Everton Academy as a boy,[citation needed]and was part of the team that won the 1998FA Youth Cup.[1]Following the cup victory, he sustained a knee injury which kept him from playing for a year.[6]
He wasloanedtoCarlisle Unitedof theThird Divisionin October 2002,[citation needed]making his first-team debut on the 5th by playing the full 90 minutes of a 2–1 home defeat toTorquay United.[7]He scored once for the team in a league fixture againstMacclesfield Townon 19 October to ensure a 2–2 draw atMoss Rose,[8]and twice againstOldham Athleticin theFootball League Trophythree days later in a 4–3 away victory.[9]On returning to Everton in January, he made hisPremier Leaguedebut in a 4–3 defeat atTottenham Hotspuron 12 January 2003, replacingLi Tiein added time.[10]His only other Everton appearance of the season was hisGoodison Parkdebut on 26 April, replacingSteve Watsonat the end of a 2–1 win overAston Villa.[11]
Osman was granted a one-year extension to his Everton contract in the summer of 2003, but failed to break into the first team until the end of the 2003–04 season.[citation needed]Instead, he was again loaned out, this time toDerby Countyin theFirst Division.[12]He had an integral role in Derby's successful bid to avoid relegation,[13]and managerGeorge Burleytried to buy him from Everton.[14]Instead, Osman returned to his parent club with three matches remaining in Everton's season.[citation needed]ManagerDavid Moyesgave Osman his first start on 1 May 2004 atWolverhampton Wanderers,and he headed Everton into the lead within three minutes from aJames McFaddencross, although they eventually lost 2–1.[15]
First-team breakthrough
editOsman became a first-team regular in 2004–05,[13]playing on the right wing of a 4–1–4–1 formation.[citation needed]He finished the season with seven goals including two in a match againstAston Villa.[16]In the 2005–06 season, Osman's place in the Everton's first team was challenged by the new signingSimon Davies.[17]However, Osman was able to establish himself as a first-team regular by 2006–07, a season in which made 37 appearances and scored three goals.[13]
His start to the 2007–08 season began with two goals in consecutive wins againstWigan Athleticand Tottenham Hotspur.[citation needed]His appearance in the starting 11 for Everton was threatened by the arrival of South African loan-signingSteven Pienaar.[citation needed]Osman scored his first goal in a UEFA competition on 25 October 2007, Everton's second in a 3–1UEFA Cupgroup stage win over Greek clubLarissaat Goodison Park.[18]His shot from 22 yards helped Everton to the top of the group and was voted Everton's Goal of the Season.[citation needed]Osman scored both goals in Everton's 2–0 win overFulhamon the final day of the season to secure Everton 5th place in the Premier League for 2008–09.[citation needed]At the end of the season, he started in the2009 FA Cup FinalatWembley Stadium,being replaced byDan Goslingin the 82nd minute of the 2–1 defeat toChelsea.[19]
The following season Osman captained Everton for the first time in aLeague Cupmatch away toHull Cityscoring once in the 4–0 victory.[citation needed]In April 2010, Osman was named man of the match in two consecutive matches.[citation needed]He also ended the 2010–11 Premier League season with four goals.[20]
In March 2013, in a match against reigning championsManchester City,Osman made his 300th Everton start.[citation needed]A long-range goal scored in the match was his eighth of the season, a personal record,[citation needed]and his 50th goal for the club.[21]In December, Osman also scored on his 300th Premier League appearance during a 4–1 win over Fulham.[22]Later in the same month he brokeDavid Unsworth's Everton Premier League appearance record, reaching 303 appearances.[23]He featured in every league match in the2013–14 season,the first under managerRoberto Martínez,the only Everton player to do so.[24]To mark his long service, atestimonial matchagainstFC Portowas held as part of Everton's pre-season schedule for the2014–15 season.[25]
On 6 November 2014, he signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at Everton until the summer of 2016.[26]Later that day, he opened the scoring in Everton's 3–0UEFA Europa Leaguegroup stage win againstLille.[27]He scored on his 400th appearance for the club, netting the winner in a 2–1 victory overWest Ham United[28]His contract expired at the end of2015–16,and Osman was released by Everton.[29]He retired from playing soon after.[30]
International career
editOsman represented England at U16 level in the 1997–98 season.[31]On 14 November 2012, at the age of 31, Osman earned his first senior call-up to theEnglandsquad for a friendly fixture againstSweden.[citation needed]Osman started in central midfield for his country in a 4–2 defeat against Sweden, in which he played the full 90 minutes.[32]On 31 January 2013, Osman was named in the England squad for the second time for the friendly fixture against Brazil on 6 February 2013, though he was left on the substitutes' bench for the match.[33]Osman received his first competitive international call up after being named in the England squad on 14 March 2013 for the World Cup qualifiers againstSan MarinoandMontenegro.[34]Osman made his competitive England debut against San Marino.[35]
After football
editSince retiring from football Osman has been a pundit for Sky Sports News, BT Sport, Amazon Prime and BBC Radio Five Live.[36]
Career statistics
editClub
edit| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 2000–01[37] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001–02[38] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002–03[39] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2003–04[40] | Premier League | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2004–05[41] | Premier League | 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 35 | 7 | ||
| 2005–06[42] | Premier League | 35 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 42 | 4 | |
| 2006–07[43] | Premier League | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 37 | 3 | ||
| 2007–08[44] | Premier League | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7[b] | 2 | 39 | 7 | |
| 2008–09[45] | Premier League | 34 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 43 | 7 | |
| 2009–10[46] | Premier League | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7[c] | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| 2010–11[47] | Premier League | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 31 | 5 | ||
| 2011–12[48] | Premier League | 30 | 4[d] | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 34 | 4 | ||
| 2012–13[49] | Premier League | 36 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 42 | 8 | ||
| 2013–14[50] | Premier League | 38 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 43 | 3 | ||
| 2014–15[51] | Premier League | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7[c] | 1 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2015–16[52] | Premier League | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 16 | 1 | ||
| Total | 352 | 43 | 32 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 433 | 57 | ||
| Carlisle United(loan) | 2002–03[39] | Third Division | 12 | 1 | — | — | 3[e] | 2 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Derby County(loan) | 2003–04[40] | First Division | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | |||
| Career total | 381 | 47 | 32 | 6 | 24 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 465 | 63 | ||
- ^One appearance inUEFA Champions League,one inUEFA Cup
- ^abAppearances in UEFA Cup
- ^abAppearances inUEFA Europa League
- ^The Premier League credits Osman with five goals in 2011–12, including one against West Bromwich Albion that other sources attribute to aGareth McAuleyown goal.
- ^Appearances inFootball League Trophy
International
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
Honours
editEverton Youth
Everton
Individual
References
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- ^"Osman becomes first Turk to be named in British squad".Hürriyet Daily News.9 November 2012.Retrieved6 July2022.
- ^Taylor, Louise (26 September 2004)."Local boy Osman makes the grade".The Daily Telegraph.London. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ^Barton, Laura (23 November 2009)."Lady Ashton went to my school".The Guardian.London.Retrieved23 November2009.
- ^"Porto chosen for Osman testimonial".Eurosport.27 June 2014.Retrieved9 August2018.
- ^"Carlisle 1–2 Torquay".BBC Sport.7 October 2002.Retrieved7 November2014.
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- ^"Leon Osman says he has flourished thanks to Martinez's careful selection policy".Liverpool Echo.Retrieved26 May2014.
- ^"Premier League: Leon Osman granted testimonial for long service to Everton".Sky Sports.8 April 2014.
- ^"Leon Osman: Everton midfielder agrees one-year contract extension".BBC Sport.6 November 2014.Retrieved6 November2014.
- ^Hunter, Andy (6 November 2014)."Leon Osman marks new deal with a goal as Everton cruise to win over Lille".The Guardian.London.Retrieved6 November2014.
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- ^Walsh, David (15 January 2017)."Retirement was like losing a sick loved one – A relief in the end".The Times.London.Retrieved19 July2017.
- ^"Profile of Leon Osman".The Football Association. 8 November 2012.Retrieved10 November2012.
- ^"Sweden 4–2 England".BBC Sport.15 November 2012.Retrieved15 November2012.
- ^"England 2–1 Brazil".BBC Sport.6 February 2013.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Hodgson names England squad for World Cup 2014 qualifiers in San Marino and Montenegro – Rio Ferdinand returns".ITV. 14 March 2013. Archived fromthe originalon 29 October 2013.
- ^"San Marino 0–8 England".BBC Sport.23 March 2013.
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- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2005/2006".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2006/2007".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2007/2008".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
Stevenson, Jonathan (4 October 2007)."FC Metalist 2–3 Everton (agg 3–4)".BBC Sport.Retrieved24 April2016. - ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2008/2009".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2009/2010".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2010/2011".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2011/2012".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2012/2013".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2013/2014".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2014/2015".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved3 April2016.
- ^"Games played by Leon Osman in 2015/2016".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved9 June2016.
- ^"Osman, Leon".National Football Teams.Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann.Retrieved19 July2017.
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External links
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- Leon Osmanat Soccerbase
