Omari Patrick
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
|name = Omari Patrick
|image =
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|caption =
|fullname = Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick{{cite web |title=EFL: Club list of registered players |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-released-and-retained-list---2016-17.pdf |publisher=English Football League |page=93 |date=20 May 2017 |access-date=6 October 2017}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|5|24|df=y}}
|birth_place = Slough, England
|height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}}{{Cite web |title=Omari Patrick - Forward - First Team Profiles - Carlisle United |url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/teams/first-team/forward/omari-patrick/ |access-date=8 December 2020 |website=www.carlisleunited.co.uk |publisher=Carlisle United F.C.}}
|currentclub = Tranmere Rovers
|clubnumber = 30
|youthyears1 =
|youthclubs1 = FAB Academy
|years1 = 2014–2015
|clubs1 = Beaconsfield SYCOB
|caps1 = 38
|goals1 = 10
|years2 = 2015–2016
|clubs2 = Kidderminster Harriers
|caps2 = 18
|goals2 = 0
|years3 = 2016–2017
|clubs3 = Barnsley
|caps3 = 0
|goals3 = 0
|years4 = 2017–2020
|clubs4 = Bradford City
|caps4 = 22
|goals4 = 2
|years5 = 2018–2019
|clubs5 = → Yeovil Town (loan)
|caps5 = 9
|goals5 = 1
|years6 = 2019–2020
|clubs6 = → Wrexham (loan)
|caps6 = 10
|goals6 = 5
|years7 = 2020–2021
|clubs7 = Carlisle United
|caps7 = 44
|goals7 = 7
|years8 = 2021–2022
|clubs8 = Burton Albion
|caps8 = 7
|goals8 = 0
|years9 = 2022–2023
|clubs9 = Carlisle United
|caps9 = 56
|goals9 = 13
|years10 = 2023–2024
|clubs10 = Sutton United
|caps10 = 35
|goals10 = 5
|years11 = 2024–
|clubs11 = Tranmere Rovers
|caps11 = 46
|goals11 = 11
|club-update = 16:16, 4 May 2025 (UTC)
}}
Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick (born 24 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers.
He trained at the FAB Academy and started his career in non-League with Beaconsfield SYCOB. He signed his first professional contract with Kidderminster Harriers and signed for his first EFL club with Barnsley, before moving to Bradford City a season later, where he made his Football League debut.
Early and personal life
Patrick was born in Slough.{{soccerway|omari-patrick/430387|accessdate=6 August 2017}} His father is Commonwealth Games Gold-winning athlete Adrian Patrick, and his godfather is sprinter Linford Christie.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15281851.Bantams_hope_to_be_quick_out_of_the_blocks_with_young_talent/|title=Bradford City hope to be quick out of the blocks with young talent|date=12 May 2017|access-date=12 May 2017|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}}
Career
=Beaconsfield SYCOB=
After leaving the FAB Academy, Patrick joined Beaconsfield SYCOB after having unsuccessful trials with Brentford, Barnet and Rangers. He scored on his debut against Bedford Town.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/beaconsfieldsycob/teams/72989/player/omari-patrick-1356879/40006|title=Profile|access-date=6 August 2017|publisher=Beaconsfield SYCOB F.C.}} Whilst at the club he scored 14 goals in 49 matches over one and a half seasons,{{cite web|url=http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/omari-patrick|title=Profile|access-date=6 August 2017|publisher=Aylesbury United F.C.}} and went on trial to Oxford United.{{cite web|url=http://www.getbucks.co.uk/sport/football/news/oxford-kidderminster-eye-sycob-starlets-10392601|title=Oxford and Kidderminster eye SYCOB starlets|last=Street|first=Tim|date=5 November 2015|access-date=19 January 2017|publisher=Get Bucks}}
=Kidderminster Harriers=
On 5 December 2015, Patrick signed a contract with National League side Kidderminster Harriers.{{cite web|url=http://www.harriers.co.uk/news/article/harriers-sign-forward-omari-patrick-ahead-of-gateshead-encounter-2836262.aspx|title=Omari Patrick signs|date=5 December 2015|access-date=12 November 2016|publisher=Kidderminster Harriers F.C.}} He made his debut from the bench on the same day, against Gateshead. At the end of the season, following Harriers' relegation and 18 appearances, Patrick was offered a new contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.kidderminsterharriers.com/newsStory.php?ID=2084|title=New Boss Begins To Reshape His Squad|date=5 June 2016|access-date=19 January 2017|publisher=Kidderminster Harriers F.C.}}
=Barnsley=
Following an impressive trial for Barnsley U23s, during which he scored against Ipswich Town U23s, he signed a one-year contract with the club on 21 September 2016. He was initially assigned to the development squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37439264|title=Omari Patrick joins Barnsley on one-year contract after impressing during trial|date=22 September 2016|access-date=12 November 2016|publisher=BBC Sport}}{{cite web|url=http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/omari-patrick-joins-the-reds-3318156.aspx#pq7JqwvsR9CWvFjT.99|title=Omari Patrick Joins The Reds!|date=21 September 2016|access-date=19 January 2017|publisher=Barnsley F.C.}} He never made a first-team appearance for Barnsley.
=Bradford City=
He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City in May 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15277617.Young_trio_sign_for_Bradford_City/|title=Young trio sign for Bradford City|date=10 May 2017|access-date=10 May 2017|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}} Following some "impressive" performances in pre-season friendlies, Patrick was praised by Bradford manager Stuart McCall.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15424621.Patrick_quick_to_make_his_mark_on_Bantams_boss_McCall/|title=Patrick quick to make his mark on Bantams boss McCall|date=20 July 2017|access-date=21 May 2017|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}} He started the first game of the 2017–18 season, scoring the winning goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15459097.Bantams_striker_aiming_to_be_more_than_a_one_hit_wonder/|title=Bantams striker aiming to be more than a one-hit wonder|date=8 August 2017|access-date=8 August 2017|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}} Following an "impressive start" to the season, Patrick signed a new three-year contract with the club in August 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15483645.Bradford_City_starlet_Patrick_signs_new_three_year_deal/|title=Bradford City starlet Patrick signs new three-year deal|date=19 August 2017|access-date=26 August 2017|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}} He was dropped from the first-team halfway through the 2017–18 season, and also suffered a knee injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/16387652.bradford-city-patrick-learning-from-eventful-year/|title=Bradford City: Patrick learning from eventful year|date=31 July 2018|access-date=1 August 2018|author=Simon Parker|publisher=Telegraph & Argus}}
On 28 August 2018, Patrick joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45329980|title=Omari Patrick: Bradford City loan striker to Yeovil Town until January|date=28 August 2018|access-date=28 August 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}} His loan ended on 2 January 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.ytfc.net/news/2019/january/news--loan-duo-depart/|title=Loan duo depart|date=2 January 2019|access-date=2 January 2019|publisher=Yeovil Town F.C.}}
On 21 November 2019 he moved on loan to Wrexham, initially for one month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/2019/november/patrick-in-wrexham-loan-switch/|title=PATRICK IN WREXHAM LOAN SWITCH|website=www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18051552.bantams-striker-patrick-joins-wrexham/|title=Bantams striker Patrick joins Wrexham|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}} On 19 December the loan was extended for a second month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18113252.bradford-city-striker-omari-patrick-extends-wrexham-loan/|title=City striker Patrick extends Wrexham loan|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}} He returned to Bradford City at the end of his loan on 20 January 2020.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/18173211.striker-patrick-returns-bradford-city/ |title=Striker Patrick returns to Bradford City |work=Bradford Telegraph and Argus |access-date=21 January 2020}}
=Carlisle United=
Patrick signed an 18-month contract with Carlisle United on 31 January 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51327075|title=Carlisle United sign Omari Patrick and Marcus Dewhurst on deadline day|date=31 January 2020|access-date=1 February 2020|publisher=BBC Sport}}
=Burton Albion=
On 8 June 2021 it was announced that he would sign for Burton Albion on 1 July 2021, on a two-year contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2021/june/0806-patrick/|title=BURTON ALBION TO SIGN WINGER OMARI PATRICK ON TWO-YEAR DEAL|website=www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57411373|title=Winger Patrick agrees Burton deal|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}
=Return to Carlisle United=
On 6 January 2022, Patrick returned to Carlisle United on an 18-month contract.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59897480|title=Carlisle re-sign Patrick as Howard stays|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2022/january/contract-a-familiar-face-returns/|title=CONTRACT: A familiar face returns|website=www.carlisleunited.co.uk}} On 11 January 2022, Patrick joined Paul Baker, Paul Murray, and Hugh McIlmoyle as one of just four Carlisle players to score on his second permanent debut for the club.{{Cite web |title=How comeback king Omari claimed a piece of Carlisle United history |url=https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/19835857.omari-patrick-claimed-piece-carlisle-united-history-goal-bradford-city/ |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=News and Star |language=en}}
In May 2023 he scored a goal in the League Two play-off final.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportlatest/23552789.former-bantam-omari-patrick-scores-carlisle-play-off-win/|title=Former Bantams striker on target as Carlisle edge play-off final|date=28 May 2023|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}} He left the club at the end of the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/23624573.carlisle-uniteds-omari-patrick-deserves-remembered-fondly/|title=So long then, Omari - and thanks|date=2 July 2023|website=News and Star}}
=Sutton United=
In July 2023 he signed for Sutton United.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66311125|title=Sutton sign former Carlisle winger Patrick|via=www.bbc.co.uk}} Following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Patrick departed the club having rejected the offer of a new contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.suttonunited.net/news/2024/may/harry-smith-and-omari-patrick-depart/|title=Harry Smith and Omari Patrick Depart|website=www.suttonunited.net|date=21 May 2024|accessdate=21 May 2024}}
=Tranmere Rovers=
In August 2024 he signed for Tranmere Rovers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ced3dyz79epo|title=Omari Patrick: Tranmere Rovers sign forward on one-year contract|date=2 August 2024|website=BBC Sport}} He scored 4 goals that month, becoming the club's top scorer, but by 11 October hadn't scored again.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportlatest/24645018.ex-bantams-striker-omari-patrick-faces-old-club-tranmere/?ref=rss|title='I'm over that now': Patrick ignores the background noise of Bantams rematch|date=11 October 2024|website=Bradford Telegraph and Argus}}
Playing style
Patrick can play across the forward line as a striker or a winger. Upon his signing for Barnsley, Bobby Hassell said "he's quick and strong so he will be a dangerous asset in our attacking play. He is also very hard working off the ball, which is a very important and a valuable skill to have." He has been described by Bradford City Head of Recruitment Greg Abbott as being "lightning quick" and that he "runs in behind [the defence] and is good with both feet".
Career statistics
{{updated|match played 3 May 2025}}
| class=wikitable style="text-align: center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||
| rowspan=2|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|FA Cup !colspan=2|EFL Cup !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan=3|Beaconsfield SYCOB
|25 | 6 | 4 | 1 | colspan=2|— | 2{{efn|One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup}} | 0 | 31 | 7 | ||
| 2015–16
|SFL Division One Central |13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 4{{efn|One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance and one goal in Southern League Cup, two appearances and two goals in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup}} | 3 | 18 | 7 | ||
| colspan=2|Total
!38||10||5||1||colspan=2|—||6||3||49||14 | ||||||||||
| Kidderminster Harriers
|18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Barnsley
|2016–17{{soccerbase season|89447|2016|access-date=6 August 2017}} |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | ||
| rowspan=4|Bradford City
|2017–18{{soccerbase season|89447|2017|access-date=6 August 2017}} |19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4{{efn|name=EFT|Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.}} | 1 | 24 | 3 | |
| 2018–19{{soccerbase season|89447|2018|access-date=1 September 2018}}
|League One |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019–20{{soccerbase season|89447|2019|access-date=12 September 2019}}
|2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!22||2||0||0||2||0||7||1||31||3 | ||||||||||
| Yeovil Town (loan)
|League Two |9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Wrexham (loan)
|National League |10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | colspan=2|— | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | ||
| rowspan=3|Carlisle United
|League Two |7 | 2 | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | colspan=2|— | 7 | 2 | ||||
| 2020–21{{soccerbase season|89447|2020|access-date=4 January 2021}}
|League Two |37 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 40 | 5 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!44||7||2||0||0||0||1||0||47||7 | ||||||||||
| Burton Albion
|2021–22{{soccerbase season|89447|2021|access-date=11 August 2021}} |League One |7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=EFT}} | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| rowspan=3|Carlisle United
|League Two |24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 9 | |
| 2022–23{{soccerbase season|89447|2022|access-date=3 September 2022}}
|League Two |32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5{{efn|Two appearances in the EFL Trophy, three appearances and one goal in the play-offs.}} | 1 | 38 | 5 | |
| colspan=2|Total
!56 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 62 | 14 | |
| Sutton United
|2023–24{{soccerbase season|89447|2023|access-date=31 December 2023}} |League Two |35 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 6 | |
| Tranmere Rovers
|2024–25{{soccerbase season|89447|2024|access-date=6 October 2024}} |League Two |46 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 13 | |
| colspan=3|Career total
!285||54||13||2||10||1||28||6||336||63 |
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Honours
References
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Category:Footballers from Slough
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football wingers
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Beaconsfield Town F.C. players
Category:Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
Category:Barnsley F.C. players
Category:Bradford City A.F.C. players
Category:Yeovil Town F.C. players
Category:Wrexham A.F.C. players
Category:Carlisle United F.C. players
Category:Burton Albion F.C. players
Category:Southern Football League players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:English Football League players
Category:Sutton United F.C. players