Jason Demetriou (footballer)

Jason Demetriou (Greek: Τζέισον Δημητρίου; born 18 November 1987) is a Cypriot international footballer who plays as a defender for Southend United.

For other people with the same name, see Jason Demetriou (disambiguation).

Jason Demetriou
Personal information
Full name Jason Demetriou[1]
Date of birth (1987-11-18) 18 November 1987[2]
Place of birth Newham, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3][4]
Position(s) Right Back
Club information
Current team
 Southend United
Number 24
Youth career
000?–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– Southend United 130 (15)
National team‡
2009–2019 Cyprus 51 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:01, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 October 2020

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 début 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.

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 2+1 year contract with Anorthosis Famagusta F.C.[6]

Walsall

On 1 July 2015, it was confirmed that Demetriou had signed a contract for Walsall for an undisclosed fee, pending International Clearance.[7]

Southend United

On 22 June 2016, it was announced Demetriou had signed for Southend United, subject to a medical being completed.[8] Demetriou had turned down a new deal at Walsall and also the chance to move to Portsmouth.[9]

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 début 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 début 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.[10] 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 Euro 2016 qualification stage. Demetriou retired from international football in 2020.

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 10 October 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leyton Orient 2005–06[11] League Two 3000002[lower-alpha 1]050
2006–07[12] League One 15030001[lower-alpha 1]0190
2007–08[13] League One 43020202[lower-alpha 1]0490
2008–09[14] League One 43430102[lower-alpha 1]0494
2009–10[15] League One 40120202[lower-alpha 1]0461
Total 144510050901685
AEK Larnaca 2010–11[16] Cypriot First Division 16000——160
2011–12[16] Cypriot First Division 23150—11[lower-alpha 2]0391
2012–13[16] Cypriot First Division 19310——203
Total 58460—110754
Anorthosis Famagusta 2013–14[16] Cypriot First Division 19120——211
2014–15[16] Cypriot First Division 25020—00270
Total 44140—00481
Walsall 2015–16[17] League One 43141302[lower-alpha 3]0524
Southend United 2016–17[18] League One 41110101[lower-alpha 4]0441
2017–18[19] League One 42810101[lower-alpha 4]0458
2018–19[20] League One 24220101[lower-alpha 4]0282
2019–20[21] League One 20300101[lower-alpha 4]0223
2020–21[22] League Two 3100000031
Total 1301540404014215
Career total 4192628112026048527
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. Appearances in League One play-offs
  4. Appearance in EFL Trophy

International
As of match played 16 November 2019[23]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Cyprus 200930
2011100
201270
201340
201410
201551
201650
201780
201860
201920
Total511

International goals
As of match played 16 November 2019. Cyprus score listed first, score column indicates score after each Demetriou goal.[23]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2015Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem, Israel29 Israel2–12–1UEFA Euro 2016 qualification

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Southend United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  2. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  3. "PFA Profile". PFA. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
  4. "Player details – Jason Demetriou". www.skysports.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2008.
  5. Jason Is O's 'Star Man' Archived 21 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine, checked on 20 June 2010
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33342736
  8. http://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/14572544.Demetriou_completes_switch_to_Blues__subject_to_medical/
  9. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/football/pompey/pompey-miss-out-on-full-back-1-7441530
  10. "Jason's star shined (in Greek)". Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
  11. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  12. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  13. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  14. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  15. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  16. Jason Demetriou at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  17. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  18. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  19. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  20. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  21. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  22. "Games played by Jason Demetriou in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  23. "Demetriou, Jason". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
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