Omari Patrick
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Slough, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tranmere Rovers | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FAB Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Beaconsfield SYCOB | 38 | (10) |
| 2015–2016 | Kidderminster Harriers | 18 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Bradford City | 22 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | → Wrexham (loan) | 10 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | Carlisle United | 44 | (7) |
| 2021–2022 | Burton Albion | 7 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Carlisle United | 56 | (13) |
| 2023–2024 | Sutton United | 35 | (5) |
| 2024– | Tranmere Rovers | 13 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:04, 27 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick (born 24 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for Tranmere Rovers.
He trained at the FAB Academy and started his career in non-League with Beaconsfield SYCOB. He signed his first professional contract with Kidderminster Harriers and signed for his first EFL club with Barnsley, before moving to Bradford City a season later, where he made his Football League debut.
Early and personal life
[edit]Patrick was born in Slough.[3] His father is Commonwealth Games Gold-winning athlete Adrian Patrick, and his godfather is sprinter Linford Christie.[4]
Career
[edit]Beaconsfield SYCOB
[edit]After leaving the FAB Academy, Patrick joined Beaconsfield SYCOB after having unsuccessful trials with Brentford, Barnet and Rangers. He scored on his debut against Bedford Town.[5] Whilst at the club he scored 14 goals in 49 matches over one and a half seasons,[6] and went on trial to Oxford United.[7]
Kidderminster Harriers
[edit]On 5 December 2015, Patrick signed a contract with National League side Kidderminster Harriers.[8] He made his debut from the bench on the same day, against Gateshead.[3] At the end of the season, following Harriers' relegation and 18 appearances, Patrick was offered a new contract.[9]
Barnsley
[edit]Following an impressive trial for Barnsley U23s, during which he scored against Ipswich Town U23s, he signed a one-year contract with the club on 21 September 2016. He was initially assigned to the development squad.[10][11] He never made a first-team appearance for Barnsley.[12]
Bradford City
[edit]He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City in May 2017.[13] Following some "impressive" performances in pre-season friendlies, Patrick was praised by Bradford manager Stuart McCall.[14] He started the first game of the 2017–18 season, scoring the winning goal.[15][16] Following an "impressive start" to the season, Patrick signed a new three-year contract with the club in August 2017.[17] He was dropped from the first-team halfway through the 2017–18 season, and also suffered a knee injury.[18]
On 28 August 2018, Patrick joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2019.[19] His loan ended on 2 January 2019.[20]
On 21 November 2019 he moved on loan to Wrexham, initially for one month.[21][22] On 19 December the loan was extended for a second month.[23] He returned to Bradford City at the end of his loan on 20 January 2020.[24]
Carlisle United
[edit]Patrick signed an 18-month contract with Carlisle United on 31 January 2020.[25]
Burton Albion
[edit]On 8 June 2021 it was announced that he would sign for Burton Albion on 1 July 2021, on a two-year contract.[26][27]
Return to Carlisle United
[edit]On 6 January 2022, Patrick returned to Carlisle United on an 18-month contract.[28][29] On 11 January 2022, Patrick joined Paul Baker, Paul Murray, and Hugh McIlmoyle as one of just four Carlisle players to score on his second permanent debut for the club.[30]
In May 2023 he scored a goal in the League Two play-off final.[31] He left the club at the end of the season.[32]
Sutton United
[edit]In July 2023 he signed for Sutton United.[33] Following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Patrick departed the club having rejected the offer of a new contract.[34]
Tranmere Rovers
[edit]In August 2024 he signed for Tranmere Rovers.[35] He scored 4 goals that month, becoming the club's top scorer, but by 11 October hadn't scored again.[36]
Playing style
[edit]Patrick can play across the forward line as a striker or a winger. Upon his signing for Barnsley, Bobby Hassell said "he's quick and strong so he will be a dangerous asset in our attacking play. He is also very hard working off the ball, which is a very important and a valuable skill to have."[11] He has been described by Bradford City Head of Recruitment Greg Abbott as being "lightning quick" and that he "runs in behind [the defence] and is good with both feet".[4]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 26 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Beaconsfield SYCOB | 2014–15[6] | SFL Division One Central | 25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 31 | 7 | |
| 2015–16[6] | SFL Division One Central | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[b] | 3 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Total | 38 | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 3 | 49 | 14 | |||
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2015–16[3] | National League | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Barnsley | 2016–17[12] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Bradford City | 2017–18[15] | League One | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 24 | 3 |
| 2018–19[37] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[38] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 3 | ||
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2018–19[37] | League Two | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Wrexham (loan) | 2019–20[38] | National League | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | |
| Carlisle United | 2019–20[38] | League Two | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | |||
| 2020–21[39] | League Two | 37 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 40 | 5 | |
| Total | 44 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 7 | ||
| Burton Albion | 2021–22[40] | League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Carlisle United | 2021–22[40] | League Two | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 9 |
| 2022–23[41] | League Two | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5[d] | 1 | 38 | 5 | |
| Total | 56 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 62 | 14 | ||
| Sutton United | 2023–24[42] | League Two | 35 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 6 |
| Tranmere Rovers | 2024–25[43] | League Two | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
| Career total | 252 | 47 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 301 | 55 | ||
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in Southern League Cup, two appearances and two goals in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup
- ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ Two appearances in the EFL Trophy, three appearances and one goal in the play-offs.
Honours
[edit]Carlisle United
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL: Club list of registered players" (PDF). English Football League. 20 May 2017. p. 93. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Omari Patrick - Forward - First Team Profiles - Carlisle United". www.carlisleunited.co.uk. Carlisle United F.C. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Omari Patrick at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ a b Simon Parker (12 May 2017). "Bradford City hope to be quick out of the blocks with young talent". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ "Profile". Beaconsfield SYCOB F.C. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ a b c "Profile". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Street, Tim (5 November 2015). "Oxford and Kidderminster eye SYCOB starlets". Get Bucks. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Omari Patrick signs". Kidderminster Harriers F.C. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "New Boss Begins To Reshape His Squad". Kidderminster Harriers F.C. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Omari Patrick joins Barnsley on one-year contract after impressing during trial". BBC Sport. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Omari Patrick Joins The Reds!". Barnsley F.C. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (10 May 2017). "Young trio sign for Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (20 July 2017). "Patrick quick to make his mark on Bantams boss McCall". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (8 August 2017). "Bantams striker aiming to be more than a one-hit wonder". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (19 August 2017). "Bradford City starlet Patrick signs new three-year deal". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (31 July 2018). "Bradford City: Patrick learning from eventful year". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Omari Patrick: Bradford City loan striker to Yeovil Town until January". BBC Sport. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Loan duo depart". Yeovil Town F.C. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "PATRICK IN WREXHAM LOAN SWITCH". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Bantams striker Patrick joins Wrexham". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City striker Patrick extends Wrexham loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Striker Patrick returns to Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Carlisle United sign Omari Patrick and Marcus Dewhurst on deadline day". BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "BURTON ALBION TO SIGN WINGER OMARI PATRICK ON TWO-YEAR DEAL". www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Winger Patrick agrees Burton deal" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Carlisle re-sign Patrick as Howard stays" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "CONTRACT: A familiar face returns". www.carlisleunited.co.uk.
- ^ "How comeback king Omari claimed a piece of Carlisle United history". News and Star. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ^ "Former Bantams striker on target as Carlisle edge play-off final". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 May 2023.
- ^ "So long then, Omari - and thanks". News and Star. 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Sutton sign former Carlisle winger Patrick" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Harry Smith and Omari Patrick Depart". www.suttonunited.net. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Omari Patrick: Tranmere Rovers sign forward on one-year contract". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024.
- ^ "'I'm over that now': Patrick ignores the background noise of Bantams rematch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Omari Patrick in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Carlisle United 1–1 Stockport County (5–4 pens)". BBC Sport. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.