Deon Moore
{{Short description|Guyanese footballer (born 1999)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2017}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Deon Moore
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|5|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = Croydon, England
| height =
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Welling United
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2011–2015
| youthclubs1 = Carshalton Athletic
| youthyears2 = 2015–2016
| youthclubs2 = Peterborough United
| years1 = 2016–2017
| clubs1 = Peterborough United
| caps1 = 4
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2018
| clubs2 = Merstham
| caps2 = 7
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2018–2020
| clubs3 = Bristol Rovers
| caps3 = 1
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2018–2019
| clubs4 = → Bath City (loan)
| caps4 = 2
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2019
| clubs5 = → Billericay Town (loan)
| caps5 = 3
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2020
| clubs6 = Hemel Hempstead Town
| caps6 = 8
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2020–2022
| clubs7 = Dulwich Hamlet
| caps7 = 21
| goals7 = 2
| years8 = 2021
| clubs8 = → Lewes (loan)
| caps8 = 5
| goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2021
| clubs9 = → Carshalton Athletic (loan)
| caps9 = 2
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2022
| clubs10 = → Chelmsford City (loan)
| caps10 = 7
| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2022–2024
| clubs11 = Lewes
| caps11 = 51
| goals11 = 12
| years12 = 2024
| clubs12 = Sutton United
| caps12 = 12
| goals12 = 1
| years13 = 2024
| clubs13 = Woking
| caps13 = 10
| goals13 = 0
| years14 = 2025
| clubs14 = Dulwich Hamlet
| caps14 = 3
| goals14 = 0
| years15 = 2025–
| clubs15 = Welling United
| caps15 = 1
| goals15 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2023–
| nationalteam1 = Guyana
| nationalcaps1 = 12
| nationalgoals1 = 5
| club-update = 18:34, 25 February 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 12:21, 5 July 2024 (UTC)
}}
Deon Ryan Moore (born 14 May 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for {{English football updater|WellingU}} club Welling United. Born in England, he plays for the Guyana national team.
Club career
Born in the London Borough of Croydon, Moore started his career with the youth side at Carshalton Athletic in 2011 at under-13 age level, staying with the club four years until under-16 level.{{cite news
| title = Youth team player from Carshalton now working with "Posh" club
| url = http://www.suttonvoice.co.uk/sutton-sports-news/youth-team-player-from-carshalton-now-working-with-posh-club
| publisher = Sutton Voice
| date = 29 September 2015
| accessdate = 5 October 2016
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161006150318/http://www.suttonvoice.co.uk/sutton-sports-news/youth-team-player-from-carshalton-now-working-with-posh-club
| archive-date = 6 October 2016
| url-status = dead
| title = D Moore - Up The Posh
| url = http://www.uptheposh.com/people/16662/career/
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161006170549/http://www.uptheposh.com/people/16662/career/
| url-status = usurped
| archive-date = 6 October 2016
| publisher = Up The Posh
| accessdate = 5 October 2016}} In the summer of 2015, he signed a two-year scholarship with Peterborough United. In August 2016, despite still a scholar he was promoted to the first team, making his debut as a 17-year-old in the 6–1 defeat to Norwich City U23 in the EFL Trophy, replacing Shaq Coulthirst as a substitute.{{cite news
| title = Deon is the real deal
| url = http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/latest-news-deon-is-the-real-deal-1-7565895
| publisher = Peterboorugh Today
| date = 8 September 2016
| accessdate = 5 October 2016}}
After spending time on trial at Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City, Moore joined Isthmian League side Merstham in March 2018.{{cite web|url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/headlines/can-moatsiders-unlock-moore-potential/|title=Can Moatsiders Unlock Moore Potential|website=nonleague.pitchero.com|date=19 March 2018|accessdate=6 December 2018}}
=Bristol Rovers=
On 24 August 2018, Moore joined League One side Bristol Rovers,{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2018/august/deon-moore-development-squad/|title=Development Squad Sign Striker Deon Moore|publisher=Bristol Rovers F.C.|date=24 August 2018|accessdate=6 December 2018}} making his debut two months later as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over Yeovil Town in the EFL Trophy.{{cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/10/09/england/football-league-trophy/bristol-rovers-fc/yeovil-town-fc/2884267/|title=BRISTOL ROVERS VS. YEOVIL TOWN 2 - 0|website=uk.soccerway.com|date=9 October 2018|accessdate=6 December 2018}} On 16 November 2018, he joined National League South side Bath City on a one-month loan deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.bathcityfc.com/player-news-22/|title=Player News|publisher=Bath City F.C.|date=16 November 2018|accessdate=6 December 2018}}
He was offered a new contract by Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2018–19 season{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48200414|title=Bristol Rovers: Chris Lines heads list of nine players to leave League One club|date=8 May 2019|accessdate=9 May 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}} and after a successful start to pre-season, signed an extension on 19 July 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2019/july/Deon-Moore-Contract/|title=Deon Moore Signs Contract Extension|website=www.bristolrovers.co.uk|date=19 July 2019|accessdate=22 July 2019}}
=Hemel Hempstead Town=
=Dulwich Hamlet=
Moore joined National League South side Dulwich Hamlet ahead of the start of the 2020–21 season, making his debut against Corinthian-Casuals in the FA Cup second qualifying on 5 October 2020, scoring an 88th minute equaliser as Dulwich Hamlet won on penalties.{{cite web|url=https://www.southwarknews.co.uk/sport/dulwich-hamlet-through-in-fa-cup-after-nerve-jangling-penalty-shootout/|title=DULWICH HAMLET THROUGH IN FA CUP AFTER NERVE-JANGLING PENALTY SHOOTOUT|date=5 October 2020 |publisher=SouthwarkNews.co.uk|accessdate=14 October 2020}} In October 2021, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Lewes on a one-month loan deal.{{cite web|url=https://lewesfc.com/news/lewes-add-moore/|title=Lewes add Moore|publisher=Lewes F.C.|date=22 October 2021|accessdate=23 December 2021}} He made six appearances in all competitions during his loan spell.{{cite web|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/lewes/appearances/deon-moore/815669|title=Lewes – Appearances – Deon Moore|website=footballwebpages.co.uk|accessdate=23 December 2021}} On 27 November 2021, Moore moved on loan to again to fellow Isthmian League Premier Division side Carshalton Athletic.{{cite web|url=https://www.isthmian.co.uk/hamlets-deon-goes-from-rook-to-robin-68399|title=Hamlet's Deon Goes From Rook To Robin|website=isthmian.co.uk|date=27 November 2021|accessdate=23 December 2021}} On 19 March 2022, Moore was loaned to Chelmsford City.{{cite web|url=https://www.chelmsfordcityfc.com/news/loan-agreed-for-deon-moore-2690395.html|title=Leon agreed for Deon Moore|website=Chelmsford City F.C.|date=19 March 2022|accessdate=19 March 2022}}
=Lewes=
On 10 August 2022, Moore returned to Lewes on a permanent basis having previously spent time with the club on loan. {{cite web|url=https://lewesfc.com/news/mens-squad-2022-23-update-attack/|title=Men's Squad 2022/23 Update: Attack|website=lewesfc.com|date=10 August 2022|accessdate=12 August 2022}}
=Sutton United=
On 18 January 2024, Moore signed for League Two club Sutton United. The move came about after impressing new manager Steve Morison when playing against Morison's former side Hornchurch. {{cite web|url=https://www.suttonunited.net/news/2024/january/welcome-deon-moore/|title=Welcome Deon Moore|website=www.suttonunited.net|date=18 January 2024|accessdate=18 January 2024}} Following the club's relegation, Moore departed the club at the end of the 2023–24 season. {{cite web|url=https://www.suttonunited.net/news/2024/april/sutton-united-announce-players-who-will-leave-the-club-at-the-end-of-the-season/|title=Sutton United announce players who will leave the club at the end of the season|website=www.suttonunited.net|date=29 April 2024|accessdate=29 April 2024}}
=Woking=
On 8 August 2024, following a successful trial period, Moore joined National League side, Woking.{{Cite news |title=Deon Moore signs |url=https://wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/8614/ |publisher=Woking FC |first=William |last=Bewsey |date=8 August 2024 |accessdate=8 August 2024}} He departed the club following the expiry of his contract on 31 December 2024. {{cite web|url=https://wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/8778/deon-moore-and-alan-judge-depart-woking-football-club/|title=Deon Moore and Alan Judge depart Woking Football Club|website=wokingfc.co.uk|date=2 January 2025|accessdate=2 January 2025}}
=Welling United=
On 22 February 2025, Moore joined National League South side Welling United following a short spell with Dulwich Hamlet. {{cite web|url=https://wellingunited.com/2025/02/wings-sign-forward-deon-moore/|title=Wings sign forward Deon Moore|website=wellingunited.com|date=22 February 2025|accessdate=25 February 2025}}
International career
In May 2023, Moore was selected for a training camp for Guyana, for their 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification game against Grenada.{{cite web|url=https://guyanatimesgy.com/expectations-high-for-golden-jags-training-camps/|title="Expectations high" for Golden Jags' training camps|website=Guyana Times|date=31 May 2023|access-date=31 May 2023}} He made his international debut on 17 June 2023 in a Gold Cup Qualification match against Grenada, where Guyana won 5–3 on penalties.
His first international goal came on 14 October 2023, scoring against Puerto Rico in a CONCACAF Nations League match.
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 22 February 2025}}
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=International=
{{updated|match played 11 June 2024}}{{NFT player |id=91350 |name=Deon Moore |access-date=19 January 2024}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"|Guyana
|2023 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | |
| colspan="2"|Total||12||5 |
{{updated|match played 11 June 2024}}
:Guyana score listed first, score column indicates score after each Moore goal
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Deon Moore | |||||||
| scope=col|No.
!scope=col|Date !scope=col|Venue !scope=col|Cap !scope=col|Opponent !scope=col|Score !scope=col|Result !scope=col|Competition | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="text-align: center;"|1 | 14 October 2023 | SKNFA Technical Center, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | style="text-align: center;"|6 | {{fb|PUR}} | style="text-align: center;"|3–1 | style="text-align: center;"|3–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B |
| style="text-align: center;"|2 | 17 October 2023 | SKNFA Technical Center, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | style="text-align: center;"|7 | {{fb|PUR}} | style="text-align: center;"|2–1 | style="text-align: center;"|3–1 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B |
| style="text-align: center;"|3 | 21 November 2023 | Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | style="text-align: center;"|8 | {{fb|ATG}} | style="text-align: center;"|6–0 | style="text-align: center;"|6–0 | 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B |
| style="text-align: center;"|4 | rowspan=2|11 June 2024 | rowspan=2|Wildey Turf, Wildey, Barbados | style="text-align: center;" rowspan=2|12 | rowspan=2|{{fb|BLZ}} | style="text-align: center;"|1–0 | style="text-align: center;" rowspan=2|3–1 | rowspan=2|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| style="text-align: center;"|5 | style="text-align: center;"|3–0 |
References
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External links
- {{Soccerbase|95778}}
{{Welling United F.C. squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Deon}}
Category:Footballers from the London Borough of Croydon
Category:Guyanese men's footballers
Category:Guyana men's international footballers
Category:English people of Guyanese descent
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Peterborough United F.C. players
Category:Merstham F.C. players
Category:Bristol Rovers F.C. players
Category:Bath City F.C. players
Category:Billericay Town F.C. players
Category:Hemel Hempstead Town F.C. players
Category:Dulwich Hamlet F.C. players
Category:Carshalton Athletic F.C. players
Category:Chelmsford City F.C. players
Category:Sutton United F.C. players
Category:Welling United F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:Isthmian League players
Category:Sportspeople of Guyanese descent