Laryea Kingston
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Laryea Kingston is a Ghana
ian professional footballer, who is currently playing for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel
. He can play as either an attacking midfielder or right winger.
, whom he joined aged 16, before moving to Libya
n side Al-Ittihad Tripoli
in 2000, on a loan deal. However, after only 4 months of this arrangement he returned to Accra, unhappy at his treatment in Tripoli
, joining one of Ghana's traditional "Big Two", Hearts of Oak
, in 2001. Two years later he moved to Israel
, initially with Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
. After two Toto Cup
matches, Maccabi decided not to retain him and he was signed by Hapoel Tel Aviv, where he played until 2004.
was Kingston's next destination, where he joined Krylia Sovetov Samara, helping them to third place in the Russian Premier League
in his first season
. Krylia Sovetov also reached the Cup final that year but were surprisingly defeated 1–0 by Terek Grozny in Moscow
. Kingston joined Terek half way through the 2005 season
but was unable to help them avoid a bottom-placed finish and relegation from the top flight into the First Division.
Several of Terek's higher-profile players left as a result of this demotion, and Kingston joined Lokomotiv Moscow
on loan for the 2006 season
. He was banned for 6 matches in July 2006 for deliberately injuring Dynamo Moscow
defender Leandro Fernández.
, Kingston appeared set for a permanent departure from the Chechen
side. Despite an approach from Bolton Wanderers
and rumoured interest from Newcastle United
and Fulham
, Kingston joined Hearts on 25 January 2007 on an initial six-month loan deal. Hearts also negotiated the option to sign him permanently for a further three years at the initial contract's end and exercised this option on 6 June 2007, for a reported fee of £500,000. Kingston's time at Heart of Midlothian is generally considered a disappointment as he was so rarely available to play because of injury and international commitments.
to sign for Vitesse, but was released in December 2010 after just six months with the club.
On August
6th kingston scored his first goal for Be'er Sheva in a Free Kick Against Beitar Jerusalem In the Toto Cup
in a game which Be'er Sheva won 3-0.
at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, when he was sent off during Ghana's 1–0 victory over Senegal
following an altercation with Habib Beye
. Both players subsequently received unprecedented 4-match suspensions, which resultantly ruled Kingston out of contention for the Ghana squad for 2006 World Cup
. He was also excluded from the squad for the 2010 World Cup
.
Kingston returned to prominence for the Black Stars in February 2007 though, scoring in their 4–1 victory over Nigeria
in London
.
, is also a professional footballer, who played in goal in all four of Ghana's matches at the 2006 World Cup
. Richard was also first-choice at the 2010 tournament
. He previously played for Blackpool FC, Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City.
On November 21, 1997 his son, Jacob, was born.
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
ian professional footballer, who is currently playing for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. He can play as either an attacking midfielder or right winger.
Early career
Kingston started his career with local side Great OlympicsGreat Olympics
Bomaa Accra Great Olympics is a Ghanaian association football club based in Accra. The club plays in the Ghana Premier League.-Current squad:-Honours:*Ghana Premier League**Champions 1970, 1974...
, whom he joined aged 16, before moving to Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
n side Al-Ittihad Tripoli
Al-Ittihad Tripoli
Al-Ittihad Club is a Libyan football club based in Bab Ben Gashier, Tripoli, Libya. They have won the Libyan Premier League sixteen times, the Libyan Cup six times and the Libyan SuperCup ten times...
in 2000, on a loan deal. However, after only 4 months of this arrangement he returned to Accra, unhappy at his treatment in Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
, joining one of Ghana's traditional "Big Two", Hearts of Oak
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Hearts of Oak or just Hearts, is an association football club based in Accra, Ghana.- History :...
, in 2001. Two years later he moved to Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, initially with Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth Football Club is an Israeli football club based in Nazareth. The club is currently in the Liga Leumit and plays at the Ilut Stadium in Ilut on the outskirts of the city.-History:...
. After two Toto Cup
Toto Cup
The Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
matches, Maccabi decided not to retain him and he was signed by Hapoel Tel Aviv, where he played until 2004.
Move to Russia
RussiaRussia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
was Kingston's next destination, where he joined Krylia Sovetov Samara, helping them to third place in the Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
in his first season
2004 in Russian football
2004 in Russian football was marked with Lokomotiv's second championship, Terek's cup victory, and national team playing at Euro 2004.-National team:...
. Krylia Sovetov also reached the Cup final that year but were surprisingly defeated 1–0 by Terek Grozny in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. Kingston joined Terek half way through the 2005 season
2005 in Russian football
2005 was marked by a greatest success in the Russian club football so far, as CSKA Moscow won the UEFA Cup. Later, CSKA completed the treble, winning the Russian Cup and the Russian Premier League title...
but was unable to help them avoid a bottom-placed finish and relegation from the top flight into the First Division.
Several of Terek's higher-profile players left as a result of this demotion, and Kingston joined Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
on loan for the 2006 season
2006 in Russian football
-National team:Russia played two friendly matches under the caretaker coach Aleksandr Borodyuk. On 1 March, they lost 0–1 to Brazil in Moscow, and on 27 May drew 0–0 with Spain in Albacete....
. He was banned for 6 matches in July 2006 for deliberately injuring Dynamo Moscow
FC Dynamo Moscow
Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow, currently playing in the Russian Premier League. Dynamo's traditional kit colours are blue and white...
defender Leandro Fernández.
Hearts
When Terek failed to secure a return to the Premier LeagueRussian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
, Kingston appeared set for a permanent departure from the Chechen
Chechnya
The Chechen Republic , commonly referred to as Chechnya , also spelled Chechnia or Chechenia, sometimes referred to as Ichkeria , is a federal subject of Russia . It is located in the southeastern part of Europe in the Northern Caucasus mountains. The capital of the republic is the city of Grozny...
side. Despite an approach from Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
and rumoured interest from Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
and Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, Kingston joined Hearts on 25 January 2007 on an initial six-month loan deal. Hearts also negotiated the option to sign him permanently for a further three years at the initial contract's end and exercised this option on 6 June 2007, for a reported fee of £500,000. Kingston's time at Heart of Midlothian is generally considered a disappointment as he was so rarely available to play because of injury and international commitments.
Vitesse
After his release from Hearts, Kingston moved to the NetherlandsNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
to sign for Vitesse, but was released in December 2010 after just six months with the club.
Move to Israel
Kingston, who had trained with his former club Hearts of Oak after his release from Vitesse, signed a two-year deal with Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be'er Sheva on 13 July 2011.On August
August
August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days.This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the original ten-month Roman calendar under Romulus in 753 BC, when March was the first...
6th kingston scored his first goal for Be'er Sheva in a Free Kick Against Beitar Jerusalem In the Toto Cup
Toto Cup
The Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
in a game which Be'er Sheva won 3-0.
International career
Well known as an uncompromising and hard-working player by fellow professionals, Kingston's determined style has occasionally caused him problems, most notably when representing the Ghanaian national sideGhana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, when he was sent off during Ghana's 1–0 victory over Senegal
Senegal national football team
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Teranga, is the national team of Senegal and is controlled by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football...
following an altercation with Habib Beye
Habib Beye
Habib Beye is a French born Senegalese footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers on loan from Aston Villa and for the Senegal national team...
. Both players subsequently received unprecedented 4-match suspensions, which resultantly ruled Kingston out of contention for the Ghana squad for 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. He was also excluded from the squad for the 2010 World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
.
Kingston returned to prominence for the Black Stars in February 2007 though, scoring in their 4–1 victory over Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Personal life
Kingston's elder brother, Richard KingsonRichard Kingson
Richard Paul Franck Kingson is a Ghanaian professional football goalkeeper, who is currently a free agent. He is also known as Faruk Gürsoy and is frequently misnamed Kingston due to "irregularity on his identity documents"...
, is also a professional footballer, who played in goal in all four of Ghana's matches at the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. Richard was also first-choice at the 2010 tournament
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. He previously played for Blackpool FC, Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City.
On November 21, 1997 his son, Jacob, was born.
External links
- Appearances at londonhearts.com
- Web Archive of Statistics at KLISF.info
- Kingston begs Gordon to stay at Hearts stv interview, 26 June 2007.