- Jonas Salley
Football player infobox
playername= Jonas Salley
fullname = Gyawe Jonas Salley
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|3|16
cityofbirth =
countryofbirth =Côte D'Ivoire
height = height|m=1.83
currentclub =Adelaide United
clubnumber = 15
contractend = 2009
position = Central Midfielder
years = 1999–2001
2001–2004
2004–2005
2006
2006–2007
2007
2007
2007–"present"
clubs = Sirocco FC
Sewe Sport
Africa Sport National
South MelbourneNew Zealand Knights Sydney FC
Sunshine George CrossAdelaide United
caps(goals) =
09 (1)
10 (0)
01 (0)
09 (0)
23 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate =September 2008
ntupdate =Gyawe Jonas Salley (born
16 March 1982 inCôte d'Ivoire ) is afootball (soccer) midfielder who currently plays forAdelaide United in theAustralia nA-League .Club career
Salley moved to
Australia to escape from the civil and government problems of his home country in 2006. He played at Mill Park Soccer Club which was his firstAustralia n club he played at where his outstanding performances were noticed within a very short time. He was eventually signed up to play withVictorian Premier League sideSouth Melbourne FC . He was then signed byA-League clubNew Zealand Knights FC in 2006 because of his impressive performances in the VPL. Salley was a fan favourite at the Knights for his high work rate and quality passes. Despite being injured for a large part of the season, he made a huge impact for the team on his return with his strength and fitness.As the Knights folded at the end of the 2nd regular season in the
A-League , Salley signed withSydney FC on a short-term contract as cover for their finals campaign. He made one appearance forSydney FC before they were eliminated.On
March 13 2007 it was announced that he was signing forAdelaide United on a 2 year deal. [ [http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=84832 Adelaide United Transfer - TWG] ] [ [http://www.theworldgame.com.au/home/index.php?pid=st&cid=82462 Jonas Salley article - TWG] ] Jonas has become a favourite ofAdelaide United fans, who like his physical style of play, no-nonsense passing.Salley ritually prays before each game, while on the sidelines of the field.
International Career
On
April 22 2008 Salley became an officialAustralia ncitizen answering every question in the citizenship test correctly. He is now aiming to become aSocceroo in time for the2010 FIFA World Cup inSouth Africa . [ [http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23595845-5000940,00.html Salley savours switch to Australia - Fox Sports] ]A-League career statistics
("Correct as of 26 January 2008")
References
External links
* [http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/default.aspx?s=aufc_playerprofile_item&pid=749 Adelaide United profile]
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