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Dael Jonathan Fry (born 30 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Middlesbrough.
Club career
Middlesbrough
Born in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Fry was scouted by Middlesbrough Football Club after being spotted playing for his local side Cleveland Juniors at the age of 7. He made his first-team debut on 9 August 2015 at the age of 17, on the opening day of the 2015–16 Football League Championship season - playing from the start and he claimed the Man of the Match award in a 0–0 draw against Preston North End. On 14 September 2015, Fry signed a new five-year contract with Middlesbrough. Fry captained Middlesbrough U19 in the 2015-16 UEFA Youth League.
Loan spell at Rotherham United
On 31 August 2016, Fry joined Rotherham United on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season. The loan was terminated early on 4 January 2017, having not featured for the club since early November.
International career
Fry has represented England at under-17 under-18 and under-19 levels. He was a member of the England under-17 squad that won the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Career statistics
- As of match played 4 January 2017.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Middlesbrough | 2015–16 | Championship | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rotherham United | 2016–17 | Championship | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
Honours
Middlesbrough
Championship
- Football League Championship: Promotion 2015–16
- Middlesbrough Young Player of The Year 2015-16
- Middlesbrough February Player of the Month 2015–16
International
England U-17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: Winner 2014
Middlesbrough Reserves
- Barclays U18 Premier League Regional Winner 2014-15
- Barclays U18 Premier League National Winner 2014-15
- Barclays U21 Premier League Division 2 Winner 2014-15
- LFE 'The 11' Football Excellence May 2014-15
- Dael Fry profile at Soccerway