Iffy Allen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ifeanyi Tafari Decosta Allen | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Lambeth, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Aldershot Town | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Fulham | ||
| 2011–2012 | Barnet | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Barnet | 7 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Kingstonian (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Redhill (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Wingate & Finchley (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Yeovil Town | 12 | (0) |
| 2016 | Torquay United | 13 | (3) |
| 2016– | Aldershot Town | 18 | (1) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
Ifeanyi "Iffy" Tafari Decosta Allen (born 15 March 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Aldershot Town. Born in London, his parents hail from Jamaica
Career
Allen began his career at Fulham, where he spent a year in the youth team before being released due to his size.[1] He also had a trial with Reading, and then joined Barnet in the summer of 2011, signing a two-year scholarship. He made his debut as a 73rd-minute substitute for Curtis Weston in an FA Cup first round tie at home to Oxford United on 3 November 2012.[2] In January 2013, Allen signed a "long term" professional contract with the Bees.[3] He joined Kingstonian on loan on 10 January 2014.[4] Then, on 19 February, he joined Redhill on loan.[5] Allen scored his first goal for Barnet in a 3-3 draw at Lincoln City on the final day of the 2013-14 season.[6] He joined Wingate & Finchley on a three-month loan on 23 October 2014.[7]
On 28 July 2015, Allen following his release from Barnet signed for League Two side Yeovil Town on a one-year deal.[8] In Somerset, Ifeanyi made some appearances but came off the bench for most of his twelfe appearances.
On 1 February 2016, Allen signed for Torquay United from Yeovil until the end of the season.[9]
On 22 July 2016, after his release from Torquay Allen signed for Aldershot Town following a successful trial.[10]
References
- ↑ Pringle, Robbie (21 August 2013). "One to watch: Iffy Allen". SportsDirect News. Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Barnet 0–2 Oxford United". BBC Sport. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Iffy Allen pens pro deal". Barnet F.C. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Youngster leaves on loan". Barnet F.C. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Allen joins Redhill FC". Barnet F.C. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Lincoln City 3–3 Barnet". BBC Sport. 26 April 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Young winger joins Ryman Premier side on three-month loan deal". Barnet F.C. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ↑ "Yeovil Town: Iffy Allen signs following Barnet departure". BBC Sport. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Danny Racchi and Iffy Allen pen deals with Torquay United". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ↑ "Shots sign Iffy Allen". Aldershot Town F.C. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
