Sol Davis facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sol Sebastian Davis | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Cheltenham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Kettering Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–2002 | Swindon Town | 116 | (0) |
| 2002–2009 | Luton Town | 199 | (3) |
| 2007 | → Peterborough United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Milton Keynes Dons | 10 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Kettering Town | 58 | (0) |
| 2012 | Arlesey Town | ||
| 2015– | Warminster Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sol Sebastian Davis, born on September 4, 1979, is an English footballer. He plays as a left-back, which means he plays on the left side of the defense. He has played for several clubs, including Swindon Town, Luton Town, and Kettering Town.
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Sol Davis's Football Journey
Early Career at Swindon Town
Sol Davis started his professional football career at Swindon Town. He played more than 130 games for the club. His strong performances as a left-back caught the eye of other teams.
Moving to Luton Town
In August 2002, Sol Davis moved to Luton Town. He quickly became an important player for the team. In the 2004–05 season, Luton Town won the League One title. This was a big achievement for the club. Sol Davis scored his first two professional goals that season. His teammates also voted him as their Player of the Year.
Loan Spell and Return to Luton
During the 2007–08 season, Sol Davis went on loan to Peterborough United. However, he returned to Luton Town early due to an injury. When a new manager took over at Luton, Sol was back in the team. Despite his efforts, Luton Town was relegated to League Two that season.
Leaving Luton Town
In the 2008–09 season, Sol Davis played 24 league games for Luton. The team faced another relegation, this time out of The Football League. After seven seasons and 229 games for Luton, Sol Davis left the club in May 2009. He was a very popular player with the fans.
Time with Milton Keynes Dons and Kettering Town
After leaving Luton, Sol Davis had a trial with Grimsby Town. In August 2009, he signed a short-term contract with Milton Keynes Dons. Later that year, he joined Kettering Town on loan. He then signed a permanent two-year contract with Kettering Town in July 2010. He played 58 games for Kettering.
Later Career
In 2012, Sol Davis joined Arlesey Town. He continued to play football at a high level. Later, he also played for Warminster Town.
Sol Davis's Health Journey
Facing a Stroke
On October 28, 2006, Sol Davis experienced a serious health issue. He had a stroke while traveling to a match. He lost feeling on his left side and his speech was affected. He was taken to a special hospital unit for treatment.
Returning to Play
Despite this challenging event, Sol Davis showed great strength and determination. He worked hard to recover. Amazingly, he returned to playing football soon after. He started in a game against Cardiff City on January 1, 2007. His quick return to the field was inspiring to many.
Achievements and Awards
Sol Davis achieved several notable things during his career:
- Luton Town
- Football League One: 2004–05 (Winners)
- Football League Trophy: 2008–09 (Winners)
