Eric Odhiambo
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Eric Geno Sije Odhiambo (born 12 May 1989 in Oxford
, England
) is an English
footballer of Tanzania
n descent who played most recently as a striker for Bank Asya 1. Lig side Denizlispor
. He is the brother of Gateshead
player Eddie Odhiambo and Abingdon United
player Anaclet Odhiambo.
defeat against Aston Villa
on 24 October 2006. On 5 May 2007 he signed his first professional contract with Leicester along with seven other players, including Andy King, Max Gradel
and Carl Pentney
.
He joined Southend United
on a one month loan on 31 August. His loan deal was extended by a month on 27 September, but he returned to Leicester on 29 October without scoring any goals.
Odhiambo joined Scottish Premier League
club Dundee United
on loan in the January transfer window until the end of the season, under former Leicester manager Craig Levein
. He made his debut as a last-minute substitute in United's 4–1 win against Hearts
on 2 January.
On 27 November 2008 having failed to feature for Leicester up to this point, he joined Brentford
on an initial one-month loan deal.
Having returned from an unsuccessful loan spell at Brentford, Odhiambo had his Leicester contract terminated by mutual consent on January 30, 2009, having never played a league game for the club.
side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
until the end of the season, making his debut as a second half substitute against Celtic
. In the second half of the 2009/10 season he was a key player in Terry Butcher’s side which gained promotion to the SPL. He was released by Inverness at the end of the 2010-2011 season.
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer of Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
n descent who played most recently as a striker for Bank Asya 1. Lig side Denizlispor
Denizlispor
Denizlispor is a sports club based in Denizli, Turkey. It is known by its distinct green and black colors. The club's branches include football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, chess, and gymnastics...
. He is the brother of Gateshead
Gateshead F.C.
Gateshead Football Club are a professional Association football club, based in Gateshead, England. They currently play in the Conference National, the fifth level of the English football league system.Ian Bogie is the current manager....
player Eddie Odhiambo and Abingdon United
Abingdon United F.C.
Abingdon United F.C. is an English association football club who currently play in the Southern League Division One South and West.The club was founded in 1946 as a rival to the already existing Abingdon Town at the Anchor pub on the bank of the River Thames...
player Anaclet Odhiambo.
Leicester City
Odhiambo made his senior debut in a 3–2 League CupFootball League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
defeat against Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
on 24 October 2006. On 5 May 2007 he signed his first professional contract with Leicester along with seven other players, including Andy King, Max Gradel
Max Gradel
Max-Alain Gradel is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1 after joining from Leeds United....
and Carl Pentney
Carl Pentney
Carl Benjamin Pentney is an English footballer who plays for Hayes & Yeading United as a goalkeeper, on loan from Colchester United .-Leicester City:...
.
He joined Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on a one month loan on 31 August. His loan deal was extended by a month on 27 September, but he returned to Leicester on 29 October without scoring any goals.
Odhiambo joined Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
on loan in the January transfer window until the end of the season, under former Leicester manager Craig Levein
Craig Levein
Craig William Levein is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager of the Scotland national team. During his playing career he played for Cowdenbeath and Heart of Midlothian...
. He made his debut as a last-minute substitute in United's 4–1 win against Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
on 2 January.
On 27 November 2008 having failed to feature for Leicester up to this point, he joined Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
on an initial one-month loan deal.
Having returned from an unsuccessful loan spell at Brentford, Odhiambo had his Leicester contract terminated by mutual consent on January 30, 2009, having never played a league game for the club.
Inverness F.C.
On the same day, Odhiambo joined Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
until the end of the season, making his debut as a second half substitute against Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. In the second half of the 2009/10 season he was a key player in Terry Butcher’s side which gained promotion to the SPL. He was released by Inverness at the end of the 2010-2011 season.