26 Facts About Marvin Sordell

Marvin Anthony Sordell was born on 17 February 1991 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Marvin Sordell scored in his only game for the under-20s in February 2011, and scored three goals in 14 games for the under-21 side.

Marvin Sordell was selected in Stuart Pearce's Great Britain squad for the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

Marvin Sordell joined Fulham and spent three years with the side, but was not offered a scholarship.

Marvin Sordell then attended the Football League exit trials, where he was offered a two-year scholarship with Watford.

Marvin Sordell scored his first goal in his third appearance for the club ten days later in a League Cup second round encounter with Leeds United.

Marvin Sordell converted his spot kick having opened the scoring after just two minutes of normal time.

Marvin Sordell scored 27 goals in 81 appearances for Watford in his two-and-a-half year involvement with the first-team squad.

Marvin Sordell made just two further appearances during the season as Bolton were relegated to the Championship.

Marvin Sordell made 26 appearances for the side over the season.

Marvin Sordell made 35 loan appearances for the Addicks in addition to his eight goals.

Marvin Sordell signed a three-year deal with his new side.

Marvin Sordell scored his first and what was to be his only Burnley goal on 14 January 2015 with the opening goal of Burnley's FA Cup third round exit against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Marvin Sordell's contract was terminated by mutual consent on 1 September 2015.

Marvin Sordell remained sidelined until the end of the season, meaning his season ended with six goals in 29 appearances for Colchester.

On 4 July 2016, Marvin Sordell joined fellow League One team Coventry City on a year-long contract.

Marvin Sordell is still relatively young and I see plenty of potential for him to progress with us and make a positive impact.

On 1 January 2017, Marvin Sordell joined Championship side Burton Albion from Coventry in a swap deal that saw Stuart Beavon and Callum Reilly going in the opposite direction.

On 26 July 2019, Marvin Sordell terminated his contract at Burton and retired from football at the age of 28.

Marvin Sordell mentioned his mental health as a reason to retire.

Marvin Sordell was first capped by England at under-20 level for their friendly against France on 9 February 2011.

Marvin Sordell was named as one of the 13 Englishmen and five Welshmen named in Stuart Pearce's Great Britain squad on 2 July 2012 ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London.

Marvin Sordell struck the crossbar late on in the draw.

Engrossed by the book, Marvin Sordell took to Twitter to recommend the book with his followers, and before long, Hayes got in touch with him to arrange a fund-raising event.

In September 2018, Marvin Sordell spoke about his struggles with depression, including a 2013 suicide attempt.

Marvin Sordell cited his mental health when announcing his retirement in July 2019.