2020–21 Norwich City F.C. Season
The 2020–21 Norwich City F.C. season was the club's 119th season in existence and the first season back in the second tier of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Norwich City participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. Players First-team squad Transfers Transfers in Loans in Loans out Transfers out ;Notes Pre-season and friendlies Norwich City confirmed they would play Milton Keynes Dons, SC Verl, Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt 98 during pre-season. Competitions Overview EFL Championship League table Results summary Results by matchday Matches The league fixtures were announced on 21 August 2020. FA Cup The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition. The fourth and fifth rounds draws were made consecutively on 11 January. EFL Cup The first round draw ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Norwich () is a cathedral city and district of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about north-east of London, north of Ipswich and east of Peterborough. As the seat of the Episcopal see, See of Norwich, with one of the country's largest medieval cathedrals, it is the largest settlement and has the largest Norwich built-up area, urban area in East Anglia. The population of the Norwich City Council local authority area was estimated to be 144,000 in 2021, which was an increase from 143,135 in 2019. The wider Norwich Built-up area, built-up area had a population of 213,166 in 2019. Heritage and status Norwich claims to be the most complete medieval city in the United Kingdom. It includes cobbled streets such as Elm Hill, Norwich, Elm Hill, Timber Hill and Tombland; ancient buildings such as St Andrew's and Blackfriars' Hall, Norwich, St Andrew's Hall; half-timbered houses such as Dragon Hall, Norwich, Dragon Hall, Norwich Guildhal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Xavi Quintillà
Xavier "Xavi" Quintillà Guasch (born 23 August 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Cypriot First Division club APOEL. Club career Barcelona Born in Lleida, Catalonia, Quintillà joined FC Barcelona's youth setup in 2009, from hometown UE Lleida. After finishing his graduation, he was promoted to the reserves in July 2015, after the club's relegation to Segunda División B. Quintillà made his senior debut on 22 August 2015, starting in a 1–2 loss at UE Cornellà. On 26 August of the following year, after contributing with only eight league appearances, he was loaned to fellow third division side Lleida Esportiu for the campaign. On 1 September 2017, Quintillà terminated his contract with ''Barça''. Villarreal On 1 September 2017, just hours after leaving Barcelona, Quintillà joined Villarreal CF and was initially assigned to the B-team. On 1 November of the following year, he made his first-team debut by starting in a 3–3 away draw ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Todd Cantwell
Todd Owen Cantwell (born 27 February 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Rangers. Cantwell began his career at Norwich City, joining the club at under-10 level in 2008 and making his first-team debut in January 2018. He made 129 appearances for Norwich over six seasons and had loan spells at Fortuna Sittard and AFC Bournemouth. He joined Rangers in January 2023. Cantwell played youth international football for England at under-17 and under-21 levels. Club career Norwich City Cantwell was born in Dereham, Norfolk, and attended Northgate High School. He joined the Norwich City Academy at under-10 level in 2008. He was shortlisted for the Premier League 2 player of the season award for the 2016–17 season. In October 2017, he was named as a substitute for two Norwich City matches, but did not make an appearance. He made his senior debut in January 2018, in an FA Cup match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. In the same month, he wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ørjan Nyland
Ørjan Håskjold Nyland (born 10 September 1990) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Norway national team. He has previously played for Hødd and was the man of the match in the 2012 Norwegian Football Cup Final. Nyland joined the defending Tippeligaen champions Molde ahead of the 2013 season. He signed for Aston Villa in August 2018, and stayed with the club until his contract was terminated in 2020. He then had short stints with Norwich City and Bournemouth, before joining Reading in March 2022. On 9 October 2022, he signed for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a nine-month contract deal until June 2023. Nyland made his debut for Norway in 2013, and has previously represented Norway at youth level. He was the first-choice goalkeeper for the under-21 team at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. Club career Nyland was born in Volda and was competing in handball, alpine skiing and football ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Przemysław Płacheta
Przemysław Płacheta ( ; born 23 March 1998) is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a left winger or left back for EFL Championship club Oxford United and the Poland national team. Płacheta graduated from RB Leipzig's youth academy and began his senior career in Germany with Sonnenhof Großaspach before returning to Poland where he played for Pogoń Siedlce, Podbeskidzie and Śląsk Wrocław. In 2020, he joined English club Norwich City, and spent time on loan at Birmingham City in 2022. In international football, Płacheta represented Poland at under-age levels before making his debut for the senior national side in 2020. Club career Płacheta started his youth career for Polish side Pelikan Łowicz. He joined ŁKS Łódź after his father saw an advert in a newspaper for young footballers. Later, he played for RB Leipzig Academy in Germany, during which time he played for the senior side in a number of friendly matches. In 2017, Płacheta made his professional ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kieran Dowell
Kieran O'Neill Dowell (born 10 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers. Dowell previously played for Everton, where he had loan spells with Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Derby County and Wigan Athletic. Club career Everton Born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, Dowell joined Everton's academy at the age of 7. After progressing through the ranks and the reserve side, he signed a scholarship with the club in June 2014. He then scored in a friendly for the Everton U21 side, in a 1–0 win over Rhyl on 26 July 2014. Dowell made his debut for the club on 11 December 2014, replacing the injured Christian Atsu 11 minutes into a UEFA Europa League group match against FC Krasnodar at Goodison Park. Everton, who had already advanced into the next round, lost 0–1. With his only first team appearances of the season, he signed his first professional contract with the club. After being given a number 51 shirt in t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jordan Hugill
Jordan Thomas Hugill (born 4 June 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Rotherham United. A relative late comer to the professional game, he had spells with non-League sides Seaham Red Star, Consett, Whitby Town and Marske United, and also spent time at the then Glenn Hoddle Academy club Jerez Industrial in Spain. He was signed by Port Vale in June 2013, and made his debut for the club four months later following a productive loan spell at Gateshead. He signed with Preston North End in June 2014. He was loaned out to Tranmere Rovers in February 2015 and then Hartlepool United the following month. He was signed by Premier League side West Ham United in January 2018 for an undisclosed fee. He returned to the Championship the following transfer window in a season-long loan to Middlesbrough and then was loaned to Queens Park Rangers for the 2019–20 season. He was sold to Norwich City for a fee of up to £5 million in August 2020 and he ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mario Vrančić
Mario Vrančić (; born 23 May 1989) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo. Vrančić started his professional career at Mainz 05, playing mainly in its reserve team. In 2009, he was sent on loan to Rot Weiss Ahlen. Two years later, he joined Borussia Dortmund II. The following year, he moved to SC Paderborn. Vrančić switched to Darmstadt 98 in 2015. In 2017, he was transferred to Norwich City. Four years later, Vrančić signed with Stoke City, who loaned him to Rijeka in 2022. In 2023, he signed with Rijeka, who then loaned him to Sarajevo. A former German youth international, Vrančić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015, earning 6 caps until 2017. Club career Early career Vrančić started playing football at a local club, before joining youth academy of Mainz 05 in 2004. He made his professional debut with Mainz 05 II in 2006 at the age of 17. In June 2009, he was sent on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lukas Rupp
Lukas Peter Rupp (; born 8 January 1991) is a German professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for club Norwich City. Rupp has played for Karlsruher SC, Borussia Mönchengladbach, SC Paderborn 07, VfB Stuttgart, and 1899 Hoffenheim. Career Early career Rupp's father Franz Rupp was a professional Handball player in Leutershausen. Rupp's professional career as a footballer began with Karlsruher SC. In June 2011, alongside teammate Matthias Zimmermann, Rupp was signed by Borussia Mönchengladbach. Upon his signing, sporting director Max Eberl praised his versatility. Despite managing an assist in a DFB-Pokal match against SSV Jahn Regensburg, 21 year old Rupp was unable to secure first team football in his debut season at the Borussia-Park, playing just three times, before being loaned to SC Paderborn. SC Paderborn At the end of the 2013–14 season, Rupp was informed that his Borussia Mönchengladbach contract was not to be renewed. Rupp then joined SC P ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Christoph Zimmermann
Christoph Zimmermann (born 12 January 1993) is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Darmstadt 98. Career Early career Zimmermann joined Borussia Dortmund II in 2014 from Borussia Mönchengladbach. He made his professional debut in the 3. Liga on 26 July 2014 against Rot-Weiß Erfurt. Norwich City On 15 June 2017, Zimmerman agreed to join English club Norwich City on a two-year deal when his contract expired at Borussia Dortmund II on 1 July 2017. Zimmermann made his debut for Norwich City in a 1–1 draw against Fulham on 5 August 2017. He scored his first goal for Norwich in a 2–2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 21 February 2018. He lifted the Championship title on 5 May 2019 at Villa Park after a 2–1 win for Norwich sealed their return to the Premier League. Zimmermann made his Premier League debut for Norwich against West Ham United on 31 August 2019 in a 2–0 loss. Darmstadt On 20 July 2022, Zimmermann signed a three-year contrac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Captain (association Football)
The team captain of an association football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team; they are often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game or has good leadership qualities. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband. Responsibilities The only official responsibility of a captain specified by the Laws of the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shootout. Contrary to what is sometimes said, captains have no special authority under the Laws to challenge a decision by the referee. However, referees may talk to the captain of a side about the side's general behaviour when necessary. At an award-giving ceremony after a fixture like a cup competition final, the captain usually leads the team up to collect their medals. Any trophy won by a team will ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |