Danny Deakin (born 6 September 1993) is an

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who plays as an

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for Retford United F.C.

Career

Deakin played as part of the academy at Sheffield United from 2006, until he was released by the club in 2012. Following his release from Sheffield United, Deakin had spells with Matlock Town and

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. Deakin moved to the United States to play

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in 2013, before transferring to the University of South Carolina in 2015. While at college, Deakin spent time with USL PDL side FC London, and NPSL sides

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(formerly Erie Admirals) and Detroit City FC. On 17 January 2017, Deakin was selected by Orlando City in the

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in the third round (64th overall). He officially signed with the club on 3 March 2017. Shortly after signing, Deakin was sent to Orlando City's

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affiliate Orlando City B on loan. He made his debut for Orlando City B on 25 March 2017 against Tampa Bay Rowdies. Deakin moved permanently to Orlando City B on 19 April 2017. On April 10, 2018 it was announced that Deakin would return to Detroit City Football Club for their 2018 campaign. On October 30, 2020 it was announced that Deakin had signed for Hallam.

References

External links

Orlando City bio
* 1993 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Mercyhurst University alumni South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer players Matlock Town F.C. players Belper Town F.C. players FC London players Detroit City FC players Orlando City SC draft picks Orlando City B players USL League Two players National Premier Soccer League players USL Championship players English expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States English expatriate men's footballers Mercyhurst Lakers athletes English expatriate sportspeople in Canada Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada Orlando City SC players Footballers from Sheffield Hallam F.C. players Sheffield F.C. players Curzon Ashton F.C. players Rossington Main F.C. players {{Canada-footy-bio-stub