Marvin Sordell
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Marvin Sordell is an English
footballer who plays for Watford
as a striker.
suburb of Harrow
. When playing under-8s football for a team called "St Josephs", he initially played in goal, as the team did not have a goalkeeper, before becoming a striker and scoring a hat-trick in his first game. He joined the Fulham
academy at under-14 level, but wasn't offered a scholarship, instead becoming a scholar at Watford
after impressing at an exit trial. He signed a professional contract in April 2009. In November 2008, he joined Isthmian League
club, Wealdstone
on work experience. He made his professional debut for Watford on 15 August in the Championship
in the 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United
, replacing Nathan Ellington
as a substitute in the 72nd minute. His first competitive goal for Watford came when he scored in a 2–1 League Cup
defeat at Leeds United
on 25 August 2009.
On transfer deadline day (31 January 2010), Sordell was loaned out to Tranmere Rovers
on a month-long contract, in order to gain some 1st-team experience. The loan was later extended by a month. Sordell scored his first league goal for Watford in a 4–0 win over Coventry City on 2 May 2010.
Sordell started the first game of Watford's 2010–11 season
, a 3–2 away win against Norwich. Despite the arrival of Troy Deeney
, and the good form of Danny Graham
, Sordell managed to retain his place in the team. He started eight of the club's first nine matches of the season, and scored five goals in the same period. Later in the season, Sordell made his international debut for England under-20s
, scoring England's goal in a 2–1 defeat to France
.
Sordell scored in his Under 21 debut against Israel in September 2011.
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 who plays for Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
as a striker.
Watford
Sordell was born in the LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
suburb of Harrow
Harrow
Harrow may refer to:*Harrow , an agricultural implement consisting of many spikes, tines or discs dragged across the soil-Places:* London Borough of Harrow** Harrow, London** Harrow on the Hill** North Harrow** West Harrow** Harrow Weald...
. When playing under-8s football for a team called "St Josephs", he initially played in goal, as the team did not have a goalkeeper, before becoming a striker and scoring a hat-trick in his first game. He joined the Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
academy at under-14 level, but wasn't offered a scholarship, instead becoming a scholar at Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
after impressing at an exit trial. He signed a professional contract in April 2009. In November 2008, he joined Isthmian League
Isthmian League
The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. It is sponsored by Ryman, and therefore officially known as the Ryman League. It was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area...
club, Wealdstone
Wealdstone F.C.
Wealdstone Football Club are an English semi-professional football club who formed in Wealdstone, in the London Borough of Harrow, but are currently based a few miles away in Ruislip, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. At present, the club are members of the Isthmian League Premier Division. They...
on work experience. He made his professional debut for Watford on 15 August in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
in the 2–0 away defeat against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, replacing Nathan Ellington
Nathan Ellington
Nathan Levi Fontaine Ellington is an English footballer who plays a striker for Championship side Ipswich Town.-Non-league and Bristol Rovers:...
as a substitute in the 72nd minute. His first competitive goal for Watford came when he scored in a 2–1 League Cup
Football 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 at Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
on 25 August 2009.
On transfer deadline day (31 January 2010), Sordell was loaned out to Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
on a month-long contract, in order to gain some 1st-team experience. The loan was later extended by a month. Sordell scored his first league goal for Watford in a 4–0 win over Coventry City on 2 May 2010.
Sordell started the first game of Watford's 2010–11 season
2010–11 Watford F.C. season
-Football League Championship:A total of 24 teams competed in the Football League Championship in the 2010–11 season. Each team played 46 matches; two against every other team, with one match played at each club's stadium. Three points were awarded for each win, one for a draw, and none for defeats...
, a 3–2 away win against Norwich. Despite the arrival of Troy Deeney
Troy Deeney
Troy Matthew Deeney also known as Saul Deeney by Sky Sports Football is an English footballer who currently plays for Watford as a striker...
, and the good form of Danny Graham
Danny Graham (footballer)
Daniel Anthony William "Danny" Graham is an English footballer who plays for Premier League side Swansea City as a striker. He started his professional career at Middlesbrough in 2003, making his debut for the club in a Premier League match against Manchester United the following year...
, Sordell managed to retain his place in the team. He started eight of the club's first nine matches of the season, and scored five goals in the same period. Later in the season, Sordell made his international debut for England under-20s
England national under-20 football team
- Round of 16 :-Friendlies:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup running from 29 July to the 20 August 2011.-Recent call-ups:...
, scoring England's goal in a 2–1 defeat to France
France national under-20 football team
The France national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years and the Toulon Tournament, which is held every May when football league...
.
Sordell scored in his Under 21 debut against Israel in September 2011.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cups | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2009-10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system... (loan) |
2009-10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2010-11 | 42 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 15 | 3 |
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2011-12 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Career total | 73 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 79 | 24 | 4 | |