Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor seals move to League Two side Grimsby Town F.C.

Kenya national team midfielder Clarke Oduor has signed for Grimsby Town F.C. on a season long loan from Bradford City.

A statement on the club’s official website confirmed: “We are happy to announce the signing of versatile midfielder Clarke Oduor on a season long loan from Bradford City. The Kenyan, who has made one appearance for his nation, now joins up with David Artell’s squad for the 2025/26 Sky Bet League Two campaign.”

Oduor signed for Bradford City back in 2023 and arrived at Blundell Park on the back of winning promotion from Sky Bet League Two on the final day.”

The Kenyan began his career at Leeds United, progressing to the first team, signing his first professional deal with the club in 2017 and at 19, made his professional debut against QPR in the third round of the FA Cup.

He spent further years with the Yorkshire club, before joining up with Barnsley at the end of the 2018/19 season.

His one goal during his time at Oakwell was a vital one – netting in the 91st minute of the final game of the 2019/20 season against Brentford to secure survival in the Sky Bet Championship, going on to make 47 Championship appearances over a three-year spell.

Oduor spent time on loan with Hartlepool United for the 2022/23 season before joining Bradford City in 2023.

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