Caleb Folan
Caleb Folan
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Acquired: Signed on March 16, 2011.
- Begins new chapter in professional career coming to MLS after 10+ years of experience abroad.- Has seven caps with the Republic of Ireland National Team.
- Came on trial with the Rapids during the 2011 preseason and appeared in three games scoring the game-winner in match against LA Galaxy.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Began his professional career with hometown side Leeds United in 2001 after being in the club’s youth system.- Spent loans spells with Rushden & Diamonds for the 2001/02 season playing in six matches and Hull City in November 2001 which included only one appearance.
- Played for English League Two club Chesterfield from 2002-07, playing in 102 league games and scoring 14 goals. Also appeared in League Cup and FA Cup matches.
- Scored two goals in 15 games with Wigan Athletic during the 2006/07 and 07/08 seasons. Also played in League Cup games.
- Signed with English Football League Championship side Hull City in August 2007 becoming the club’s first-ever £1million signing.
- Scored the game winner in Hull City’s first-ever top flight game against Fulham in August 2008.
- Was loaned to Middlesbrough and appeared as a sub once in 2009/10.
- Appeared in 58 league matches for Hull City from 2007-11 and scored 12 goals for the Tigers. Also played in League Cup and FA Cup matches.
NATIONAL TEAM
- Caleb Folan has seven caps with the Republic of Ireland National Team.
2009
- Played in World Cup Qualifiers against Italy (4/1), vs. Bulgaria (6/6) and vs. Cyprus (9/5).- Appeared in friendlies vs. Australia (8/12) and against South Africa (9/8).
2008
- Received his first call-up for the senior squad making his debut in a World Cup Qualifier against Cyprus (10/15).- Appeared in friendly vs. Poland (11/19).
PERSONAL
- Qualifies for the Republic of Ireland via his grandparents.
Career Statistics (Regular Season)
| Year | Club | GP | GS | G | MIN | A | SHT | SOG | FC | OFF | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1521 | 2 | 40 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Career Totals | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1521 | 2 | 40 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 1 | |
2011 Season Statistics
| Competition | Club | GP | GS | G | MIN | A | SHT | SOG | FC | OFF | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLS Playoffs | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 2 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MLS Regular Season | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1521 | 2 | 40 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 5 | 1 |
GP: Games Played,
GS: Games Started,
G: Goals,
MIN: Minutes Played,
A: Assists,
SHT: Shots,
SOG: Shots on Goal,
FC: Fouls Committed,
OFF: Offsides,
Y: Yellow Cards,
R: Red Cards,
GF: Goals For,
GA: Goals Against,
SO: Shutouts,
SV: Saves,
PKA: Penalty Kick Attempts,
PKG: Penalty Kick Goals,
PKS: Penalty Kick Saves
Regular Season Game Log
| Date | Match | Result | Appearance | MINS | G | A | SHT | SOG | FC | FS | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2011 | COL @ VAN | W 2-1 | Subbed On | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/14/2011 | RSL @ COL | T 0-0 | Subbed On | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/1/2011 | DAL @ COL | W 0-1 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/24/2011 | SJ @ COL | T 1-1 | Started | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/17/2011 | COL @ TOR | L 1-2 | Subbed On | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9/9/2011 | COL @ LA | L 0-1 | Started | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8/27/2011 | COL @ CHI | L 0-2 | Started | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8/20/2011 | CHV @ COL | T 2-2 | Started | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8/13/2011 | COL @ SJ | W 2-1 | Started | 83 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8/5/2011 | CLB @ COL | W 0-2 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/29/2011 | COL @ PHI | W 2-1 | Subbed On | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7/23/2011 | NE @ COL | T 2-2 | Started | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/20/2011 | NY @ COL | W 1-4 | Subbed On | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/16/2011 | COL @ SEA | L 3-4 | Subbed On | 52 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/9/2011 | VAN @ COL | W 1-2 | Started | 65 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/6/2011 | COL @ KC | T 1-1 | Subbed On | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7/3/2011 | HOU @ COL | T 0-0 | Started | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6/26/2011 | COL @ CLB | L 1-4 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6/18/2011 | LA @ COL | L 3-1 | Started | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6/11/2011 | COL @ POR | W 1-0 | Started | 90 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6/4/2011 | PHI @ COL | T 1-1 | Subbed On | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/28/2011 | KC @ COL | T 1-1 | Subbed On | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/25/2011 | COL @ NY | T 2-2 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/22/2011 | TOR @ COL | T 0-0 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/14/2011 | COL @ DC | T 1-1 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/7/2011 | COL @ NE | T 0-0 | Started | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5/4/2011 | COL @ HOU | W 2-1 | Subbed On | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/30/2011 | CHI @ COL | T 1-1 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/22/2011 | SEA @ COL | L 1-0 | Started | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 4/13/2011 | COL @ RSL | L 0-1 | Started | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/8/2011 | COL @ DAL | L 0-3 | Started | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 4/3/2011 | DC @ COL | W 1-4 | Started | 87 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3/26/2011 | COL @ CHV | W 1-0 | Started | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3/19/2011 | POR @ COL | W 1-3 | Unused Sub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GP: Games Played,
GS: Games Started,
G: Goals,
MIN: Minutes Played,
A: Assists,
SHT: Shots,
SOG: Shots on Goal,
FC: Fouls Committed,
OFF: Offsides,
Y: Yellow Cards,
R: Red Cards,
GF: Goals For,
GA: Goals Against,
SO: Shutouts,
SV: Saves,
PKA: Penalty Kick Attempts,
PKG: Penalty Kick Goals,
PKS: Penalty Kick Saves