Elliot Junior Uyi Omozusi (born 15 December 1988) is an English former footballer. Omozusi had two spells with Leyton Orient, playing over 100 games. He also played for Fulham, Norwich City and Charlton Athletic. Omozusi plays primarily at right back, but can also play in the centre of defence or in midfield.
Career Fulham Born in Hackney, London, Omozusi attended the Homerton College of Technology. Omozusi made his first team debut for Fulham as a substitute in the League Cup second-round game against Wycombe Wanderers on 20 September 2006. The following month, Omozusi signed a three-year contract with Fulham. He was sent off in the game against Reading on 3 November 2007 after providing an assist for Fulham's second goal on only his second Premier League appearance for the club. On 3 December 2007 he started at right back against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
On 18 July 2008, Omozusi moved to Norwich City on a season long loan with Fulham having the option of recalling him in January 2009. Omozusi returned to Fulham from his loan spell at Norwich in January 2009. On 30 October 2009, Fulham announced a two-month loan deal with Charlton Athletic,Omozusi loan which was subsequently extended until the end of January 2010. He eventually returned to Fulham in March after stopping training with Charlton.
Leyton Orient In late April 2010, Omozusi was on trial at Leyton Orient and played in a reserve game against Millwall on 28 April. He subsequently signed for Orient on 2 June, where he stayed until a criminal conviction for witness intimidation saw him sentenced to prison in November 2011.
On 21 January 2013 Leyton Orient re-signed Omozusi following his release. He told the club's website: "I'm grateful to Leyton Orient for this opportunity given to me. I want to make the most of this second chance and I'm looking forward to helping the team over the rest of the season." He signed a new one-year contract on 2 May 2013.
On 30 January 2014, Omozusi was nominated for the PFA Player in the Community Award for his work with the Leyton Orient Community Sports Programme since his return to the club after his conviction.
Later career Omozusi joined Cambridge United in June 2015, citing the club's involvement with community projects as a reason for signing. He was released by the club in January 2017 and subsequently joined Brighton-based National League South club Whitehawk until the end of the season in March 2017.
On 17 June 2017, Chelmsford City confirmed the signing of Omozusi. On 23 March 2021, Chelmsford announced Omozusi's departure from the club, alongside club captain Anthony Church.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFulham2006–07Premier League001010—202007–08Premier League800010—90Fulham total80102000110Norwich City (loan)2008–09Championship2102010—240Charlton Athletic (loan)2009–10League One90100000100Leyton Orient2010–11League One40040202Appearances in the Football League Trophy04802011–12League One1000030101402012–13League One60000000602013–14League One39030206Three appearances in the Football League Trophy and three in the League One play-offs05002014–15League One250003030310Leyton Orient total1200701001201490Cambridge United2015–16League Two140101000160Whitehawk2016–17National League South10000—00100Chelmsford City2017–18National League South23130—2Two appearances in the Essex Senior Cup0281Career total20511501401402481
References
External links England FA profile