Javan Vidal

Javan Vidal (born 10 May 1989) is an English people Association football who plays for Manchester City F.C. as a defender (association football).

Club career

Born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Vidal signed on an initial one month loan at Grimsby on the 1st September 2008, Javan Vidal was meant to sign 3 days previously but returned to Manchester following a Friday training session in Grimsby. Vidal became the second consecutive Manchester City youngster to sign on loan for Grimsby Town F.C. in as many seasons, following the signing of Shaleum Logan at the same time in the previous season.Vidal made Javan Vidal professional debut in the clubs 2-2 draw with Chesterfield F.C. in the Football League Trophy first round at Saltergate. Javan Vidal was used as a second half substitute, and the club went on to win 4-1 in the penalty shoot out. Javan Vidal made Javan Vidal league debut on the 6th September against Gillingham F.C. as a second half sub for Jamie Clarke (footballer born 1982). Vidal returned to the Eastlands after playing a total of five games for Grimsby in all competitions. In January 2009 Vidal joined Scottish Premier League team Aberdeen F.C. on a six month loan deal. Vidal made Javan Vidal SPL debut for Aberdeen as a second half substitute replacing Stuart Duff, the club went on to draw 0-0 against Rangers F.C. in front of 20,441 fans at Pittodrie. Javan Vidal scored Javan Vidal first goal for Aberdeen in a 5-0 victory over East Fife in the Scottish Cup tie at Pittodrie on February 18th.

"Jav reminds me of Earl Barrett in many ways - he's a rubber man who bounces all over the place with great athleticism. He's played for England under 19s this year and, like the rest of the lads, Javan Vidal will benefit immensely from playing alongside senior players" said Jim Cassell in the Official Manchester City annual 2008.

International career

Vidal had been capped at under-19's level, and was selected for the under-20 international friendly against Italy on 31 March 2009, playing the full 90 minutes and helping England to a 2–0 victory.