Kadell Daniel
Quick Facts
Biography
Kadell Ebony Daniel (born 3 June 1994) is an Guyanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Leatherhead on loan from Dulwich Hamlet.
Club career
Early career
Daniel started his career with local side Crystal Palace and appeared as an unused substitute in an FA Cup tie in January 2012, against Derby County, in which Palace lost 1–0, courtesy of a goal by Theo Robinson. On 4 September 2013, after rejecting a new deal at Crystal Palace, Daniel joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on a one-year deal, with an option of an extra year.
After failing to make an impression within his first two years at the club, Daniel was sent out on loan to Hayes & Yeading United on a one-month loan in February 2015. On 14 February 2015, Daniel made his Hayes & Yeading United debut in a 1–1 draw against Bromley, featuring for 83 minutes before being replaced by Rhys Murrell-Williamson. On 26 March 2015, Daniel joined Conference Premier side Torquay United on loan for the remainder of the 2014–15 campaign. On 4 April 2015, Daniel made his Torquay United debut in a 1–1 draw against Dartford, starting the game before being replaced by Duane Ofori-Acheampong in the 83rd minute. A week later, Daniel scored his first Torquay United goal in a 2–0 home victory over Altrincham, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute. Daniel went onto score once more for Torquay before returning to Charlton at the end of the season.
Non league spells
In August 2015, preceding his release from Charlton, Daniel joined National League side Woking on a one-year deal. On 8 August 2015, Daniel made his Woking debut in a 1–0 away defeat against Tranmere Rovers, replacing Bruno Andrade in the 68th minute. On his second start for the Cards, Daniel scored his first goal in a 5–2 victory over Chester, netting a free-kick to give Woking a 3–0 lead into half-time. A week later, Daniel scored once again in a 1–1 draw against Boreham Wood.
After failing to impress under manager Garry Hill with Woking, he rarely featured and therefore joined National League rivals Welling United on a non-contract deal in January 2016. On 23 January 2016, Daniel made his Welling United in a 2–1 home defeat against Barrow, playing the full 90 minutes. A week later, Daniel scored his first Welling United goal in a 1–1 draw against FC Halifax Town. Daniel went on to make score two more goals in thirteen appearances for Welling before leaving at the end of the 2015–16 campaign.
After numerous trials for National League clubs including Boreham Wood, Daniel opted to join Isthmian League Premier Division side Dulwich Hamlet in August 2016. On 13 August 2016, Daniel made his Dulwich Hamlet debut in a 2–2 draw against AFC Sudbury, scoring in the 40th minute.
On 28 October 2016, Daniel joined Leatherhead on a one-month loan from Dulwich Hamlet.
International career
In May 2015, Daniel received his first call-up for the Guyana U23 squad. Daniel went on to feature numerous times for Guyana U23, before receiving a call-up to the senior squad within the same year. On 25 June 2015, Daniel made his Guyana debut in a 2–0 defeat against Cuba.
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 April 2016
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Crystal Palace | 2011–12 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hayes & Yeading United (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Torquay United (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
Woking | 2015–16 | National League | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | |
Welling United | 2015–16 | National League | 16 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | ||
Career total | 47 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 8 |