Peter-Lee Vassell (born 3 February 1998) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Jamaica national team and is a free agent for club.

Peter-Lee Vassell
Personal information
Full name Peter-Lee Vassell
Date of birth (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth St. James, Jamaica
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Cornwall College, Jamaica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Montego Bay United 0 (0)
2017–2019 Harbour View 44 (3)
2019 Los Angeles FC 6 (0)
2019Phoenix Rising (loan) 6 (0)
2021 Indy Eleven 20 (3)
2022 Hartford Athletic 16 (1)
International career
2018– Jamaica 16 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:01, 17 October 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:53, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

Early life and education

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Vassell grew up in St. James parish in Jamaica in a footballing family. He attended Howard Cooke Primary School and Cornwall College.[1]

Career

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Club

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Vassell began his career at Faulkland FC in Montego Bay in the Western Super League,[2] before spending some time in the RSPL with Montego Bay United.[3] He moved to Harbour View ahead of the 2017-18 RSPL season.

In January 2019, Vassell was drafted and signed by Los Angeles FC.[4]

In August 2019, Vassell was loaned to USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC.[5]

In April 2021, Vassell joined Indy Eleven in the USL Championship ahead of the 2021 season.[6] Following the 2021 season, it was announced that Vassell's contract option was declined by Indy Eleven.[7]

In January 2022, Vassell joined Hartford Athletic in the USL Championship ahead of the 2022 season.[8]

International

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Vassell has been capped at under-17,[9] under-20, under-23[10] and senior team levels for Jamaica.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 25 January 2019.[12]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Harbour View 2017–18 National Premier League 30 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 2
2018–19 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 1
Total 44 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 3
Notes

International

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As of match played 25 January 2019.[13]
National team Year Apps Goals
Jamaica 2018 9 5
2019 7 1
2020 0 0
2021 1 0
Total 17 6

International goals

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Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first.[13]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 29 April 2018 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda   Antigua and Barbuda 1–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 17 August 2018 Kirani James Athletic Stadium, Saint George's, Grenada   Grenada 2–0 5–1
3. 3–0
4. 20 August 2018 Wildey Turf, Bridgetown, Barbados   Barbados 2–2 2–2
5. 14 October 2018 Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Curaçao   Bonaire 5–0 6–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League qualification
6. 6 September 2019 Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica   Antigua and Barbuda 6–0 6–0 2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League B

References

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  1. ^ "More reasons to smile ... Peter-Lee Vassell makes sick dad feel better". The Star. Jamaica. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Vassell double spurs Faulkland in Western Confed Super League". Jamaica Observer. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. ^ "MBU rally to edge Harbour View". Jamaica Observer. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Peter-Lee Vassell Signed By LA FC". Jamaica Gleaner. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  5. ^ "PHOENIX RISING FC ACQUIRES MIDFIELDER PETER-LEE VASSELL ON LOAN FROM LAFC". Phoenix Rising FC. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  6. ^ "INDY ELEVEN SIGNS JAMAICAN INTERNATIONAL PETER-LEE VASSELL". Indy Eleven. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. ^ USLChampionship com Staff (3 December 2021). "Indy Announces Arrival of Rebellon, Jerome for 2022 Season". USL Championship.
  8. ^ "PETER-LEE VASSELL TO HARTFORD". Nutmeg State. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  9. ^ "U17 Boyz defeat Cuba 3-0, advance to CFU final". Jamaica Observer. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Jamaica U23 squad selected for late Aug. St. Vincent matches". Sports Max. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Ricardo 'Bibi' Gardner lists invitees for National Under 20 squad". Harbour View F.C. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  12. ^ Peter-Lee Vassell at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  13. ^ a b "Peter-Lee Vassell". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
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