# Danny Deakin

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**Danny Deakin** (born 6 September 1993) is an English [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as an [attacking midfielder](/source/Midfielder#Attacking_midfielder) for [Staveley Miners Welfare](/source/Staveley_Miners_Welfare_F.C.).

## Career

Deakin played as part of the academy at [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.) from 2006, until he was released by the club in 2012.[1] Following his release from Sheffield United, Deakin had spells with [Matlock Town](/source/Matlock_Town_F.C.) and [Belper Town](/source/Belper_Town_F.C.).[2]

Deakin moved to the United States to play [college soccer](/source/College_soccer_in_the_United_States) at [Mercyhurst University](/source/Mercyhurst_University) in 2013, before transferring to the [University of South Carolina](/source/University_of_South_Carolina) in 2015.[3] While at college, Deakin spent time with [USL PDL](/source/Premier_Development_League) side [FC London](/source/Forest_City_London),[4] and [NPSL](/source/National_Premier_Soccer_League) sides [Erie Commodores](/source/Erie_Commodores_FC) (formerly Erie Admirals) and [Detroit City FC](/source/Detroit_City_FC).[5][6]

On 17 January 2017, Deakin was selected by [Orlando City](/source/Orlando_City_SC) in the [2017 MLS SuperDraft](/source/2017_MLS_SuperDraft) in the third round (64th overall).[7] He officially signed with the club on 3 March 2017.[8] Shortly after signing, Deakin was sent to Orlando City's [USL](/source/United_Soccer_League) affiliate [Orlando City B](/source/Orlando_City_B) on loan.[9] He made his debut for Orlando City B on 25 March 2017 against [Tampa Bay Rowdies](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rowdies).[10]

Deakin moved permanently to Orlando City B on 19 April 2017.[11]

On April 10, 2018 it was announced that Deakin would return to Detroit City Football Club for their 2018 campaign.[12]

On October 30, 2020 it was announced that Deakin had signed for [Hallam](/source/Hallam_F.C.).

In July 2024, Deakin joined [Stocksbridge Park Steels](/source/Stocksbridge_Park_Steels_F.C.).[13]

## References

1. ["Sheffield United academy reject picked in MLS Draft – The72"](http://the72.co.uk/74165/sheffield-united-academy-reject-picked-mls-draft/). 31 January 2017.

1. ["Nailers dominate one-sided game"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170517142732/http://www.belpernews.co.uk/sport/football/nailers-dominate-one-sided-game-1-5087518). Archived from [the original](http://www.belpernews.co.uk/sport/football/nailers-dominate-one-sided-game-1-5087518) on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

1. ["Danny Deakin Bio University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190221030611/https://gamecocksonline.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1583). Archived from [the original](http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/danny_deakin_978569.html) on 21 February 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

1. ["Player Stats"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160328043624/http://www.uslpdl.com/archived?id=2339973-player-stats). Archived from [the original](http://www.uslpdl.com/archived?id=2339973-player-stats) on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

1. Cermak/NPSL.com, Daniel (1 March 2017). ["Danny Deakin's NPSL Career Leads Directly to MLS"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170326143920/http://www.npsl.com/news_article/show/763578-danny-deakin-s-npsl-career-leads-directly-to-mls). Archived from [the original](http://www.npsl.com/news_article/show/763578-danny-deakin-s-npsl-career-leads-directly-to-mls) on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

1. FC, Detroit City (17 January 2017). ["Danny Deakin selected in MLS SuperDraft"](http://www.detcityfc.com/news_article/show/746516-danny-deakin-selected-in-mls-superdraft)[dead link]

1. ["Rookie Danny Deakin Aiming to Impress in Training Camp"](http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/02/02/rookie-danny-deakin-aiming-impress-training-camp)

1. ["Orlando City signs Danny Deakin, Acquires Moussa Sane on Loan, and Waives David Mateos"](http://www.themaneland.com/2017/3/3/14808530/orlando-city-signs-danny-deakin-acquires-moussa-sane-on-loan-and-waives-david-mateos). 3 March 2017.

1. ["Orlando City SC Announces Loans to Orlando City B"](http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/03/24/orlando-city-sc-announces-loans-orlando-city-b)

1. ["Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Orlando City B"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170326142704/http://www.uslsoccer.com/tampabayrowdies-orlandocityb-905441). Archived from [the original](http://www.uslsoccer.com/tampabayrowdies-orlandocityb-905441) on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

1. USLSoccer.com Staff (19 April 2017). ["Deakin Signs with OCB"](http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/783069?referrer_id=2333971)

1. ["Detroit City FC midfield maestro Danny Deakin back for encore"](https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2018/05/25/danny-deakin-back-detroit-city-fc-soccer/643723002/). The Detroit News. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.

1. "Danny Deakin signs for the Steels! The forward has previously played for Orlando City, Detroit City, Rossington Main and Retford United. Welcome to club Danny!". No. 1810386787916767346. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.

## External links

- [Orlando City bio](https://www.orlandocitysc.com/players/104/danny-deakin) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170326225809/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/players/104/danny-deakin) 26 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine

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