Jason Demetriou (footballer)
Cypriot footballer (born 1987)
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Jason Demetriou (Greek: Τζέισον Δημητρίου; born 18 November 1987) is a Cypriot international footballer who last played as a defender for National League club Southend United. In October 2021, Demetriou also took temporary charge of the Southend first team as interim head coach.
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Demetriou with Cyprus in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason Demetriou[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1987[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3][4] | ||
| Position | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2005 | Leyton Orient | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2010 | Leyton Orient | 144 | (5) |
| 2010–2013 | AEK Larnaca | 58 | (4) |
| 2013–2015 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 44 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Walsall | 43 | (1) |
| 2016–2024 | Southend United | 241 | (20) |
| Total | 530 | (31) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2019 | Cyprus | 51 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2021 | Southend United (caretaker) | ||
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:17, 3 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:30, 12 May 2022 (UTC) | |||
Career
Leyton Orient
Demetriou came through the youth ranks at English club Leyton Orient and signed his first full professional contract with the team in July 2006. He made his league debut in November 2006 when he came off the bench in a 0–0 draw with Yeovil Town. He went on to make 24 appearances in his first year, in both league and cup competitions, mostly as a substitute.
The 2007–08 season was a breakthrough season winning the young talent award for Leyton Orient. Demetriou himself has given much credit to ex-manager Martin Ling for giving him the chance to prove himself at this level of football particularly in the 2007–08 season.[citation needed]
Despite Leyton Orient struggling throughout the 2008–09 season, Demetriou's performances impressed the fans and he was linked with big money moves away to Premiership and Championship clubs Plymouth Argyle and Charlton Athletic. The Orient play-maker publicly stated his intent to stay at Brisbane Road and, at the end of the season, was awarded the Fans' Player of the Year award.[5]
AEK Larnaca
Demetriou officially signed for AEK Larnaca on 2 June 2010, for an undisclosed fee, to be able to progress as an international for Cyprus. He said he was very sad to leave Leyton Orient but had to move in order to play international football.
Anorthosis Famagusta
On 28 June 2013, Demetriou signed a three-year contract with Anorthosis Famagusta.[6] On 31 August 2013, scored on his Anorthosis Famagusta debut, in a 3–1 win against Omonia.[7]
Walsall
On 1 July 2015, it was confirmed that Demetriou had signed a contract for Walsall for an undisclosed fee, pending international clearance.[8]
Southend United
On 22 June 2016, it was announced Demetriou had signed for Southend United, subject to a medical being completed.[9] Demetriou had turned down a new deal at Walsall and also the chance to move to Portsmouth.[10] In October 2021, Demetriou took charge of the first team as interim head coach following the sacking of Phil Brown as manager,[11] winning his only game in charge, a 4–1 win over Chertsey Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on 16 October 2021.[12]
Prior to the 2023–24 season, Demetriou joined Kevin Maher's coaching staff at Southend.[13]
On 30 August 2024, after 260 appearances in all competitions, Demetriou announced he had left Southend United.[14] One month after leaving Demetriou was announced as Southend's new chief scout.[15]
International career
On 20 January 2009, he was called up to Cyprus squad for the first time by manager Angelos Anastasiadis, qualifying thanks to his Greek Cypriot paternal roots. He made his debut against Serbia in the 2–0 home defeat coming on as a sub for Demetris Christofi on 10 February. On 11 February Demetriou made his second appearance and full debut against Slovakia, where he assisted two goals in a 3–2 win for Cyprus. He was awarded man of the match award for his performance in this match.[16] On 10 October 2015, he scored his first international goal, netting the winner in the 1–2 away win for Cyprus against Israel in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualification stage, which allowed Wales to qualify for UEFA Euro 2016 despite losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Demetriou retired from international football in 2020.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 29 March 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leyton Orient | 2005–06[17] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006–07[18] | League One | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2007–08[19] | League One | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2008–09[20] | League One | 43 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 49 | 4 | |
| 2009–10[21] | League One | 40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| Total | 144 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 168 | 5 | ||
| AEK Larnaca | 2010–11[7] | Cypriot First Division | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2011–12[7] | Cypriot First Division | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | 11[b] | 0 | 39 | 1 | ||
| 2012–13[7] | Cypriot First Division | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 3 | |||
| Total | 58 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 11 | 0 | 75 | 4 | |||
| Anorthosis Famagusta | 2013–14[7] | Cypriot First Division | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||
| 2014–15[7] | Cypriot First Division | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| Total | 44 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 48 | 1 | |||
| Walsall | 2015–16[22] | League One | 43 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 52 | 4 |
| Southend United | 2016–17[23] | League One | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| 2017–18[24] | League One | 42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 45 | 8 | |
| 2018–19[25] | League One | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2019–20[26] | League One | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2020–21[27] | League Two | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2021–22[28] | National League | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | |
| 2022–23[29] | National League | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2023–24[30] | National League | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Total | 239 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 253 | 20 | ||
| Career total | 495 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 595 | 32 | ||
- Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in League One play-offs
- Appearance in EFL Trophy
International
- As of match played 16 November 2019[31]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 51 | 1 | |
International goals
- As of match played 16 November 2019. Cyprus score listed first, score column indicates score after each Demetriou goal.[31]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 October 2015 | Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem, Israel | 29 |  Israel | 2–1 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualification |