Kharlton Belmar(born December 1, 1992) is a professionalfootballerwho plays as aforwardforCharlotte IndependenceinUSL League One.Born in the United States, he plays for theGrenada national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 1, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Virginia Beach, Virginia,United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Virginia Rush | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | VCU Rams | 76 | (18) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Mississippi Brilla | 12 | (2) |
| 2013 | RVA FC | 1 | (1) |
| 2014 | Portland Timbers U23s | 14 | (8) |
| 2015–2016 | Portland Timbers 2 | 53 | (14) |
| 2015 | →New York Cosmos(loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | Swope Park Rangers | 24 | (10) |
| 2017–2018 | Sporting Kansas City | 5 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | →Swope Park Rangers(loan) | 24 | (14) |
| 2019 | Nashville SC | 33 | (3) |
| 2020–2021 | Sacramento Republic | 40 | (2) |
| 2022 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 27 | (0) |
| 2023 | Richmond Kickers | 21 | (2) |
| 2024– | Charlotte Independence | 15 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021– | Grenada | 6 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 20, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 9, 2021 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editBelmar spent his entire college career atVirginia Commonwealth University.He made a total of 76 appearances for theRamsand tallied 18 goals and five assists.
He also played in thePremier Development LeagueforMississippi BrillaandPortland Timbers U23s.[1][2]
Professional
editPortland Timbers 2
editOn January 15, 2015, Belmar was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the2015 MLS SuperDraftby thePortland Timbers.[3]However, he was cut from camp and he ended up signing withUSLaffiliate clubPortland Timbers 2.[4]On March 29, he made his professional debut for the club and scored twice in a 3–1 victory overReal Monarchs SLC.
On October 1, 2015, Belmar was signed by the Cosmos on a short-term loan deal from Timbers 2.[5]
Sporting Kansas City/Swope Park Rangers
editBelmar moved to USL sideSwope Park Rangerson December 19, 2016.[6]On September 15, 2017, Belmar earned a move to Swope Park'sMajor League Soccerparent clubSporting Kansas City.[7]He made his debut as a late substitute against theHouston Dynamoon October 11, 2017.
Nashville SC
editAfter his option was declined by Sporting Kansas City at the end of their 2018 season, Belmar signed withUSL ChampionshipsideNashville SCahead of their 2019 season.[8]
Sacramento Republic
editOn December 12, 2019, Belmar moved to USL Championship sideSacramento Republicahead of their 2020 season.[9]Belmar was released by Sacramento following the 2021 season.[10]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
editBelmar joinedColorado Springs Switchbacks FCon December 28, 2021.[11]
Richmond Kickers
editOn February 9, 2023, Belmar signed withUSL League OnesideRichmond Kickers.[12]
Charlotte Independence
editBelmar moved to USL League One'sCharlotte Independenceon March 13, 2024.[13]
International career
editBelmar was born in the United States and is of Grenadian descent. He was called up to represent theGrenada national teamon 16 March 2021.[14]On 25 March, he made his international debut for Grenada in aWorld Cup qualifieragainstEl Salvador.[15]
References
edit- ^"2012 Mississippi Brilla stats".USLPDL.Premier Development League.Retrieved30 March2015.
- ^"2014 Portland Timbers U23s stats".USLPDL.Premier Development League players.Retrieved30 March2015.
- ^"Portland Timbers select four players in 2015 MLS SuperDraft".Timbers.Portland Timbers Communications. 15 January 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 20 January 2015.Retrieved30 March2015.
- ^"T2 sign six players for inaugural USL season".Timbers.T2 Communications. 19 February 2015.Retrieved30 March2015.
- ^"Club Signs Kharlton Belmar On Loan From Timbers 2".New York Cosmos.Retrieved2015-11-05.
- ^"Swope Park Rangers signs 2015 USL Rookie of the Year Kharlton Belmar | Sporting Kansas City".Sportingkc. 2016-12-19.Retrieved2019-04-08.
- ^"Sporting KC signs forward Kharlton Belmar and midfielder Kevin Oliveira to MLS contracts | Sporting Kansas City".Sportingkc. 2017-09-15.Retrieved2019-04-08.
- ^"Nashville SC Adds Another Scoring Threat in Kharlton Belmar".Nashvillesc.Retrieved2019-04-08.
- ^"Republic FC Signs Kharlton Belmar".Sacramento Republic FC - USL.December 12, 2019.
- ^"Republic FC Exercise Contract Options on Four Players, Preparing for 2022 USL Championship Season".Sacramento Republic FC.November 12, 2021. Archived fromthe originalon November 14, 2021.RetrievedNovember 14,2021.
- ^Cutler, Tyler."COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC SIGN VETERAN STRIKER AND FORMER ROOKIE OF THE YEAR KHARLTON BELMAR FOR 2022 SEASON".SwitchbacksFC.Retrieved28 December2021.
- ^"Grenada international Kharlton Belmar set for RVA homecoming with Kickers".USL League One.February 9, 2023.
- ^"Veteran Forward Kharlton Belmar Signs with Independence".
- ^"Two Republic FC Players Selected for National Team Service".Sacramento Republic FC – USL.March 16, 2021.
- ^"FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Qualifiers – North, Central America and Caribbean – Matches – El Salvador – Grenada – FIFA".March 26, 2021. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021.RetrievedOctober 21,2021.
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External links
edit- VCU Rams bioArchived2015-04-02 at theWayback Machine
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