Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick (born 24 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for National League club Forest Green Rovers.
He trained at the FAB Academy and started his career in non-League with Beaconsfield SYCOB. He signed his first professional contract with Kidderminster Harriers and signed for his first EFL club with Barnsley, before moving to Bradford City a season later, where he made his Football League debut.
Early and personal life Patrick was born in Slough. His father is Commonwealth Games Gold-winning athlete Adrian Patrick, and his godfather is sprinter Linford Christie.
Career Beaconsfield SYCOB After leaving the FAB Academy, Patrick joined Beaconsfield SYCOB after having unsuccessful trials with Brentford, Barnet and Rangers. He scored on his debut against Bedford Town. Whilst at the club he scored 14 goals in 49 matches over one and a half seasons, and went on trial to Oxford United.
Kidderminster Harriers On 5 December 2015, Patrick signed a contract with National League side Kidderminster Harriers. He made his debut from the bench on the same day, against Gateshead. At the end of the season, following Harriers' relegation and 18 appearances, Patrick was offered a new contract.
Barnsley Following an impressive trial for Barnsley U23s, during which he scored against Ipswich Town U23s, he signed a one-year contract with the club on 21 September 2016. He was initially assigned to the development squad. He never made a first-team appearance for Barnsley.
Bradford City He signed a one-year contract with Bradford City in May 2017. Following some "impressive" performances in pre-season friendlies, Patrick was praised by Bradford manager Stuart McCall. He started the first game of the 2017–18 season, scoring the winning goal. Following an "impressive start" to the season, Patrick signed a new three-year contract with the club in August 2017. He was dropped from the first-team halfway through the 2017–18 season, and also suffered a knee injury.
On 28 August 2018, Patrick joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2019. His loan ended on 2 January 2019.
On 21 November 2019 he moved on loan to Wrexham, initially for one month. On 19 December the loan was extended for a second month. He returned to Bradford City at the end of his loan on 20 January 2020.
Carlisle United Patrick signed an 18-month contract with Carlisle United on 31 January 2020.
Burton Albion On 8 June 2021 it was announced that he would sign for Burton Albion on 1 July 2021, on a two-year contract.
Return to Carlisle United On 6 January 2022, Patrick returned to Carlisle United on an 18-month contract. On 11 January 2022, Patrick joined Paul Baker, Paul Murray, and Hugh McIlmoyle as one of just four Carlisle players to score on his second permanent debut for the club.
In May 2023 he scored a goal in the League Two play-off final. He left the club at the end of the season.
Sutton United In July 2023 he signed for Sutton United. Following relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Patrick departed the club having rejected the offer of a new contract.
Tranmere Rovers In August 2024 he signed for Tranmere Rovers. He scored 4 goals that month, becoming the club's top scorer, but by 11 October hadn't scored again.
On 12 May 2026, the club announced he would be leaving in the summer once his contract expired.
Forest Green Rovers Following the expiry of his contract at Tranmere, on 22 July 2026 it was announced that Patrick had signed for Forest Green Rovers on a two-year contract.
Playing style Patrick can play across the forward line as a striker or a winger. Upon his signing for Barnsley, Bobby Hassell said "he's quick and strong so he will be a dangerous asset in our attacking play. He is also very hard working off the ball, which is a very important and a valuable skill to have." He has been described by Bradford City Head of Recruitment Greg Abbott as being "lightning quick" and that he "runs in behind [the defence] and is good with both feet".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBeaconsfield SYCOB2014–15SFL Division One Central25641—203172015–16SFL Division One Central13410—43187Total38105100634914Kidderminster Harriers2015–16National League18000—00180Barnsley2016–17Championship000000—00Bradford City2017–18League One1920010412432018–19League One10000000102019–20League Two2000103060Total222002071313Yeovil Town (loan)2018–19League Two91100030131Wrexham (loan)2019–20National League10500—00105Carlisle United2019–20League Two72———722020–21League Two375200010405Total447200010477Burton Albion2021–22League One70101030120Carlisle United2021–22League Two2490000002492022–23League Two324001051385Total56130010516214Sutton United2023–24League Two355313020436Tranmere Rovers2024–25League Two461110311151132025–26League Two357111030408Total81182141419121Forest Green Rovers2026–27National League0000—00408Career total3206114311131637671
Honours Carlisle United EFL League Two play-offs: 2023
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