Euan Holden
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Euan Holden is an American
professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County
in the Conference National
. He is the younger brother of Bolton Wanderers and USA international midfielder, Stuart Holden
.
in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
, the former club of his brother Stuart
. Following the season, Holden's contract was mutually voided after injuries prevented him from establishing himself at Vejle, having been limited to only two substitute appearances.
During September and October 2010, he had trials at English Football League
clubs Crewe Alexandra
, where he appeared for the reserves against Shrewsbury Town
, and Derby County
, for whom he featured in a reserve defeat to Rotheram United
. From 9 February 2011 Euan went on trial at Oldham Athletic
. On 20 April 2011, Holden confirmed on his twitter account that he had signed for FC Hjørring
.
, national team manager Craig Levein has been keeping tabs on his progress.
, were both born in the city of Aberdeen
. Holden emigrated at the age of seven to the United States.
Holden's father lost a six-year battle with cancer in early 2009. He has a mother and sister still living in Houston.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional soccer player who currently plays for Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. He is the younger brother of Bolton Wanderers and USA international midfielder, Stuart Holden
Stuart Holden
Stuart Alistair Holden is an American football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League....
.
Club career
Holden signed a one year contract with Vejle BK after a trial with the club, despite having been drafted by Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft
2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
, the former club of his brother Stuart
Stuart Holden
Stuart Alistair Holden is an American football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League....
. Following the season, Holden's contract was mutually voided after injuries prevented him from establishing himself at Vejle, having been limited to only two substitute appearances.
During September and October 2010, he had trials at English Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
clubs Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, where he appeared for the reserves against Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
, and Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, for whom he featured in a reserve defeat to Rotheram United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. From 9 February 2011 Euan went on trial at Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. On 20 April 2011, Holden confirmed on his twitter account that he had signed for FC Hjørring
FC Hjørring
FC Hjørring is a Danish football club from Hjørring, Vendsyssel. It currently plays in the Danish 1st Division. It was formerly known as Hjørring IF.-Current squad:-External links:...
.
International career
Being eligible to represent ScotlandScotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, national team manager Craig Levein has been keeping tabs on his progress.
Personal life
Holden and his brother, StuartStuart Holden
Stuart Alistair Holden is an American football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Bolton Wanderers in the English Premier League....
, were both born in the city of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
. Holden emigrated at the age of seven to the United States.
Holden's father lost a six-year battle with cancer in early 2009. He has a mother and sister still living in Houston.