Elliot Kebbie (born 11 September 1994) is an English former professional footballer. A graduate of

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's academy, he played as a defender or

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for Atlético Madrid C,

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and

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and the England U-16 team.

Career

Club

Elliot Kebbie is the son of the former

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and

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player, and rugby union

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. Kebbie joined

from Brighouse Juniors at the age of seven, remaining in the club's youth system for nine years. After spending two months on trial with

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in 2011, Kebbie eventually signed for

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in January 2012. Kebbie went on loan to

in August 2012, before being forced to return to his home town after being struck down by the

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, which forced him out of the game for eighteen months. On 23 January 2014, Kebbie signed a short-term contract with Premier League side

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, to aid his rehabilitation before then going on trial with

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in July 2014. He joined Brighouse Town in October 2014. In July 2015, Kebbie had overcome a post viral fatigue syndrome and joined Salford City, before signing briefly for

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, and then immediately a six-month contract with

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's development squad on 12 July 2016. In November 2016 Kebbie went on trial with

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but decided upon regular first team football at Sandefjord in Norway.

Sandefjord

In January 2017, Kebbie joined

on trial, eventually signing for the club and making his debut for Sandefjord on 5 April 2017, in a 3–0 defeat to Rosenborg.

Billericay Town

In August 2017 Kebbie returned to England to sign for Billericay Town. After a few weeks with Billericay Town it was alleged that club owner Glenn Tamplin wanted to reduce his wages and even offered him a payoff before also sending 'Gangster Threats' to Kebbie. He left the club in February 2018.

International

Born in England, Kebbie is of Sierra Leonean descent through his father. In August 2009, Kebbie was called up to the England U-16 squad, playing three matches.

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

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Sandefjord Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kebbie, Elliot 1994 births Living people 21st-century English sportsmen Footballers from Huddersfield English men's footballers England men's youth international footballers English people of Sierra Leonean descent Sportspeople of Sierra Leonean descent Atlético Madrid C players Rangers F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Brighouse Town F.C. players Salford City F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Sandefjord Fotball players Billericay Town F.C. players Eliteserien players Isthmian League players Men's association football defenders English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Norway English expatriate sportspeople in Norway Leeds United F.C. players