Doneil Henry
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Doneil Jor-Dee Ashley Henry[1] | ||
Date of birth | April 20, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
Brampton Youth SC | |||
North Mississauga SC | |||
2008–2010 | Toronto FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2014 | Toronto FC | 49 | (1) |
2014–2015 |
Apollon Limassol | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Toronto FC (loan) | 21 | (1) |
2015–2017 | West Ham United | 0 | (0) |
2015–2016 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2016 | → AC Horsens (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2017–2019 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 39 | (4) |
2018 | → Ottawa Fury (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2019–2022 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 41 | (3) |
2022 | Los Angeles FC | 5 | (0) |
2022 | Toronto FC | 7 | (0) |
2023 | Minnesota United | 0 | (0) |
2023 | → Minnesota United 2 (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2023 | HFX Wanderers FC | 13 | (0) |
Total | 187 | (9) | |
International career‡ | |||
2010–2013 | Canada U20 | 6 | (0) |
2012 | Canada U23 | 3 | (1) |
2012–2022 | Canada | 44 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 3, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 3, 2024 |
Doneil Jor-Dee Ashley Henry (born April 20, 1993) is a Canadian former professional soccer player. He currently serves as the Sporting Director of League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC, with whom he is also a co-owner.
Club career
Early career
Henry's parents, Beverly and Menocal Henry, moved to Canada from Jamaica. He started playing soccer at age 10 and played youth soccer with the Brampton Youth Soccer Club and North Mississauga SC.[3][4]
Toronto FC
Henry joined the
He appeared for
On June 15, 2011, in a 0–0 away draw against New England Revolution, Henry drew high praise from Taylor Twellman who was commentating on the game.[11] After coming on for Richard Eckersley in the second half against Real Salt Lake on April 28, 2012, he scored his first goal for Toronto in the 77th minute in a 3–2 away defeat.[12] On August 21, the club announced that it had re-signed him to a long-term deal.[13] During the 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League, he made four appearances during the 2011 season and an appearance during the 2012 season.[14] He also made two appearances in the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League during the 2012 season.[15]
Henry scored his second goal for Toronto outside the penalty box in a 2–0 home victory over rival
Apollon Limassol
Henry was sold to
West Ham United
Having previously had two training stints with West Ham in the Premier League after the player was recommended to manager Sam Allardyce by Ryan Nelsen, Henry signed for the club on January 3, 2015, on a "long term" contract for an undisclosed fee.[22][23] He made his West Ham debut on August 6, 2015, in a 2–1 away defeat to Romanian side FC Astra in the Europa League qualifying stages. His team was eliminated as a result of the defeat.[24] This was his only appearance and he left the club in December 2017 when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[25]
Loans to Blackburn Rovers
On March 4, Henry was loaned by West Ham to
Loan to AC Horsens
On August 31, 2016, Henry was loaned by West Ham to Danish Superliga club AC Horsens for half a season.[32] On October 23 Henry started his first game in the starting line-up, against Randers FC. The game resulted in a clean sheet and 1–0 victory for Horsens and Henry. In Henry's second start with Horsens, he suffered an ACL tear, which would end his season.[33][34] He went back to West Ham in start of January 2017.[35]
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
On December 22, 2017, Henry was signed by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[36] On April 25, 2018, Henry was loaned to United Soccer League club Ottawa Fury until the end of May.[37] According to Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson, the goal of the loan was to help Henry reach full fitness by getting competitive match time.[37] Henry made three appearances for Ottawa, all clean sheets, but was forced to sit out the last two games of his loan, one due to bronchitis and one due to fatigue.[38] On May 29, he was reported to have returned to Vancouver.[38] Henry made his Whitecaps debut in June 2018, shortly after returning from Ottawa Fury on loan.[39]
He scored his first league goal for Vancouver against
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
On November 20, 2019, Henry was transferred to South Korean K League side Suwon Samsung Bluewings for an undisclosed fee.[41] He made his debut for Suwon in the AFC Champions League, starting in a group stage match against Vissel Kobe on February 19, 2020.[42] Henry scored his first goal for the club on October 31, netting the opener in a 2-1 victory over Gangwon FC.[43]
Los Angeles FC
In February 2022, Henry returned to MLS, signing with Los Angeles FC.[44] On February 26, Henry made his debut with the club during LAFC's 3–0 win over the Colorado Rapids. Henry came into the match at the 86th minute as a substitute for Jesús Murillo.[citation needed] On July 3, 2022, after only appearing in 6 matches, Henry was waived by the club.[45]
Return to Toronto FC
On July 22, 2022, Henry returned to his former club Toronto FC, signing a six-month deal through the end of 2022.[46] He made his re-debut for Toronto the next day against Charlotte FC.[47] After the end of the 2022 season, he departed the club, upon the expiry of his contract.[48]
Minnesota United
In December 2022, Minnesota United announced they had claimed Henry off waivers for the 2023 season.[49]
HFX Wanderers
In July 2023, he signed a contract with the HFX Wanderers FC of the Canadian Premier League for the remainder of the 2023 season, with an option for the 2024 season.[50] He made his debut for the Wanderers on July 23, subbing into their match against Atlético Ottawa late into the second-half of an eventual 1-0 victory.[51]
International career
Youth
Henry played three matches for the
He was selected for the
Senior
Henry earned his first
On June 27, 2013, Henry was listed as a part of the confirmed 23-man squad for Colin Miller's Canada squad for 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[57]
Henry was named to the squad for the
Henry was expected to be named to the Canada squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but during the warm-up prior to a pre-tournament friendly against Bahrain on November 11, he suffered an calf injury that ultimately ruled him out of the final squad.[61]
Management career
In December 2021, he was announced as a co-owner of expansion League1 Ontario club Simcoe County Rovers FC.[62][63] In June 2024, he was named the Sporting Director of the club.[64]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played October 14, 2023[65]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Toronto FC | 2010 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2011 | 10 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |||
2012 | 18 | 1 | — | 4 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 25 | 1 | |||
2013 | 20 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 22 | 1 | ||||
2014 | 21 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 25 | 3 | ||||
Total | 70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 93 | 5 | ||
West Ham United | 2015–16 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 2014–15 | Championship | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
2015–16 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
AC Horsens (loan) | 2016–17 | Danish Superliga | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2018 | Major League Soccer | 14 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
2019 | 25 | 4 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 27 | 4 | ||||
Total | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 4 | ||
Ottawa Fury (loan) | 2018 | USL | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2020 | K League 1 | 20 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | |
2021 | 21 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |||
Total | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 3 | ||
Los Angeles FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
Toronto FC | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 7 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
Minnesota United FC | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
Minnesota United FC 2 (loan) | 2023 | MLS Next Pro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
HFX Wanderers FC | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
Career total | 187 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 222 | 12 |
- ^ CONCACAF Champions League.
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
International
- As of match played June 13, 2022[66]
Canada | ||
---|---|---|
Year | Apps | Goals |
2012 | 1 | 0 |
2013 | 10 | 0 |
2014 | 3 | 0 |
2015 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | 8 | 0 |
2017 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 2 | 0 |
2019 | 7 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 10 | 0 |
2022 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 44 | 1 |
International goals
- Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first.
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | September 7, 2019 | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada | 29 | Cuba | 5–0 |
6–0 |
2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League A |
Honours
Toronto FC
Individual
- Canadian U-20 Players of the Year: 2012[67]
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External links
- Doneil Henry at Major League Soccer
- Doneil Henry – K League stats at kleague.com (in Korean)
- Doneil Henry at National-Football-Teams.com
- Doneil Henry at the Canadian Soccer Association