Ricky Holmes
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricky Lee Holmes | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Charlton Athletic | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–2002 | Fairfax Rangers | ||
| 2002–2004 | Southend United | ||
| 2004–2006 | Chelmsford City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Chelmsford City | 154 | (49) |
| 2010–2013 | Barnet | 91 | (15) |
| 2013–2015 | Portsmouth | 53 | (2) |
| 2015 | → Northampton Town (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Northampton Town | 41 | (14) |
| 2016– | Charlton Athletic | 15 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | England C | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:54, 15 January 2017 (UTC). |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:54, 15 January 2017 (UTC).
Ricky Lee Holmes (born 19 June 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker or a winger for League One club Charlton Athletic.
Born in Rochford, Holmes joined Chelmsford City's academy in 2004, after a short spell with Southend United, and made his debut in 2006–07 season, also taking part at the club's impressive run in the FA Cup. He went on to become one of the club's top players, achieving promotion to the Conference South in 2007–08, a season in which he also won the club's player of the year award, scored 16 league goals and received a call-up to the England C national football team. He also was linked with Championship side Crystal Palace. He remained a regular starter for the following two seasons.
Holmes finished 2009–10 as City's top scorer, with 21 goals in the season. However, he was released in May 2010 after City to allowed him to play at a higher level.
On 15 June 2010, Holmes signed a contract with Barnet. He made his debut on 7 August, against Chesterfield. Holmes scored his first goal for Barnet on 20 November, in a 4–1 win over Northampton Town. The 2010–11 season ended prematurely in January for Holmes as he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.
The 2011–12 season was more successful for Holmes. Under the management of Edgar Davids, Holmes' position was moved further towards the left wing, where he managed to score 10 goals. During the season, he consolidated his position in Barnet first team, being one of the most consistent performers with his very top work ethic making him a fans' favourite. In an interview with Sky Sports that he believed he was better off playing as a second striker behind Izale McLeod (Bees' topscorer). In 2012–13, he scored a hat-trick on 21 December 2012, in a 3–2 win against Burton Albion. In February 2013, he suffered the same foot injury, and was sidelined for the rest of the season.
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