Akeil Barrett
Jamaican footballer (born 1992)
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Akeil Barrett (born 7 July 1992) is a Jamaican former professional footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Youth career | |||
| Meadhaven United | |||
| Harbour View | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Akron Zips | 9 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 52 | (20) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Tulsa Athletics | 6 | (4) |
| 2015 | Orlando City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | Jacksonville Armada | 23 | (3) |
| 2016 | Piteå IF | 17 | (2) |
| 2016 | Swope Park Rangers | 5 | (1) |
| 2017 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 10 | (1) |
| 2018 | Hoppers | ||
| 2019 | Tulsa Roughnecks | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 69+ | (11+) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 July 2019 | |||
Career
College and Youth
Barrett began his college soccer career at the University of Akron in 2011, before transferring to the University of Tulsa in 2012.[1] He started in 46 of 54 games compiling 20 goals and 14 assists for 54 career points in his career at Tulsa.[2] He helped lead the team to two conference championships.[3]
While at college, Barrett played with NPSL club Tulsa Athletics during their 2014 season, where he scored 4 goals in 6 appearances.[4]
Professional
On 15 January 2015, Barrett was selected 25th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City SC.[5] He signed with Orlando, but was waived soon after without making an appearance for the club.[6]
Barrett signed with NASL side Jacksonville Armada on 2 April 2015.[7]
In March 2016, Barrett moved to Swedish side Piteå IF.[8] He left the club on 1 August 2016.[9]
After his release from Pitea, Barrett signed with USL Championship side Swope Park Rangers on 15 August 2016.[10]
On 11 January 2019, Barrett joined USL side Tulsa Roughnecks.[11]
