Yannick Salmon
Jamaican footballer (born 1990)
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Yannick Salmon (born April 7, 1990) is an American-born Jamaican footballer who plays as a defender.
Date of birth
7 April 1990
Place of birth
Westbury, New York, United States
Height
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position
Defender
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 April 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Westbury, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007 | Maryland Terrapins | ||
| 2008–2010 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Jersey Express | 13 | (0) |
| 2013 | MYPA | 12 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Jamaica U17 | ||
| 2008 | Jamaica U20 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of October 13, 2013 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Salmon played one year of college soccer at the University of Maryland in 2007[1] before transferring to Rutgers University where he played from 2008 to 2010.[2]
Professional career
Salmon was drafted 27th overall by Chicago Fire in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. However, he wasn't signed by the team.[3]
Salmon signed his first professional contract in February 2013, when he joined Finnish club MYPA.[4]
International career
Salmon featured for the Jamaican U17 national team in 2007.[5] He also featured for the Jamaica U20 in 2008.[6]
