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Melvin Minter
Personal information
Full name Melvin Benjamin Minter[1]
Date of birth (1995-03-07) 7 March 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Enfield, England[2]
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Interwood
2011–2012 Oxford United
2012 Hayes & Yeading United
2012–2014 Brentford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014 Canvey Island 2 (0)
2014–2015 North Greenford United 11 (0)
2015 A.F.C. Hayes 12 (0)
2015–2016 Hendon 5 (0)
2015 Hanwell Town 1 (0)
2016 Farnborough 11 (0)
2016–2017 Hanwell Town 38 (0)
2017–2018 Harrow Borough 45 (0)
2018–2019 Whitehawk 39 (0)
2019–2020 Kings Langley 30 (0)
2020–2021 Harrogate Town 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Darlington (loan) 4 (0)
2021–2022 Chesterfield 0 (0)
2022 Concord Rangers 13 (0)
2022 Harlow Town 0 (0)
2022–2023 Bowers & Pitsea 3 (0)
2023– Brentwood Town 54 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:47, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Melvin Benjamin Minter (born 7 March 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays for Isthmian League North Division club Brentwood Town as a goalkeeper. Prior to joining English Football League club Harrogate Town in 2020, he had a six-year career as a journeyman in non-League football. He returned to non-League football to join Chesterfield in 2021.

Club career[edit]

Youth years and non-League football[edit]

After beginning his career in local youth football, Minter had spells as a scholar in the youth systems at Oxford United, Hayes & Yeading United and Brentford.[3] After being released by Brentford in 2014, he embarked on a journeyman career in non-League football.[4] Between 2014 and 2020, he made over 190 appearances in the Isthmian and Southern leagues for Canvey Island, North Greenford United, A.F.C. Hayes, Hendon, Hanwell Town (two spells), Farnborough, Harrow Borough, Whitehawk and Kings Langley.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Harrogate Town[edit]

On 11 September 2020, Minter entered professional football when he signed a short-term contract with League Two newcomers Harrogate Town.[11] After featuring as an unused substitute during four of Harrogate's eight matches so far during 2020–21,[2] Minter's contract was extended until the end of the season in mid-October.[12] Having already dropped out of the matchday squad in late September,[2] on 23 October 2020, Minter joined National League North club Darlington on a one-month loan,[13] which was subsequently extended by two further months.[14][15] By the time he was recalled to Harrogate Town on 28 December,[16] Minter had made six appearances.[2] After his return, he remained an unused substitute during 19 matches,[2] before again falling out of the matchday squads during the final month of the season.[3] Minter was released when his contract expired in June 2021.[17]

Return to non-League football[edit]

On 19 August 2021, Minter signed a one-year contract with National League club Chesterfield on a free transfer.[18][19] He made just two appearances during the 2021–22 season, both in the FA Cup and was an unused substitute during seven league matches.[2] Minter was released when his contract expired and signed a one-year contract with National League South club Concord Rangers in June 2022.[19][20] Following 14 appearances,[5] he transferred to Southern League First Division Central club Harlow Town in November 2022.[21] Following his fifth appearance,[5] the club withdrew from the Southern League and its results were expunged.[22] In late December 2022, Minter joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Bowers & Pitsea.[23] Following four appearances,[24] he dropped down a step to join North Division club Brentwood Town in January 2023.[25] He finished the 2022–23 season with 18 appearances and was retained for 2023–24.[26][27]

International career[edit]

Minter was part of the England Colleges squad which competed at the 2013 Caput Mundi tournament in Rome.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Minter is of Ghanaian descent and is a Chelsea supporter.[28][29] Prior to turning professional with Harrogate Town,[3] he worked as a teaching assistant and made goalkeeping appearances on Soccer AM.[29][30] As of October 2023, he was balancing football with "working on brand content for the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and many other household names".[28]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 4 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Canvey Island 2014–15[5] Isthmian League Premier Division 2 0 1 0 — — 3 0
North Greenford United 2014–15[5] Southern League First Division Central 11 0 — — 4[a] 0 15 0
A.F.C. Hayes 2014–15[5] Southern League First Division Central 12 0 — — — 12 0
Hendon 2015–16[5] Isthmian League Premier Division 5 0 1 0 — 3[b] 0 9 0
Hanwell Town 2015–16[5] Southern League First Division Central 1 0 — — — 1 0
Farnborough 2015–16[7] Isthmian League Premier Division 11 0 — — — 11 0
Hanwell Town 2016–17[5] Southern League First Division Central 38 0 4 0 — 8[c] 0 50 0
Total 39 0 4 0 — 8 0 51 0
Harrow Borough 2017–18[8] Isthmian League Premier Division 45 0 1 0 — 4[d] 0 50 0
Whitehawk 2018–19[9] Isthmian League Premier Division 39 0 3 0 — 2[e] 0 44 0
Kings Langley 2019–20[10] Southern League Premier Division Central 30 0 4 0 — 5[f] 0 39 0
Harrogate Town 2020–21[31] League Two 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 0 0
Darlington (loan) 2020–21[2] National League North 4 0 0 0 — 2[g] 0 6 0
Chesterfield 2021–22[2] National League 0 0 2 0 — 0 0 2 0
Concord Rangers 2022–23[5] National League South 13 0 1 0 — — 14 0
Bowers & Pitsea 2022–23[24] Isthmian League Premier Division 3 0 — — 1[h] 0 4 0
Brentwood Town 2022–23[26] Isthmian League North Division 18 0 — — — 18 0
2023–24[32] Isthmian League North Division 36 0 2 0 — 3[i] 0 41 0
Total 54 0 2 0 — 3 0 59 0
Career total 272 0 19 0 0 0 32 0 323 0
  1. ^ 2 appearances in Southern League Cup, 1 appearance in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Middlesex Senior Charity Cup
  2. ^ 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup, 1 appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup, 1 appearance in London Senior Cup
  3. ^ 3 appearances in FA Trophy, 2 appearances in Middlesex Senior Charity Cup, 1 appearance in Southern League Cup, 1 appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup, 1 appearance in London Senior Cup
  4. ^ 2 appearances in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup
  5. ^ 1 appearance in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup
  6. ^ 2 appearances in FA Trophy, 2 appearances in Herts Senior Cup, 1 appearance in Southern League Cup
  7. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  8. ^ Appearance in Essex Senior Cup
  9. ^ 2 appearances in Isthmian League North Division play-offs, 1 appearance in FA Trophy

Honours[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "EFL Squad List 2020/21 & U21 Registered Contract Players" (PDF). p. 62. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Beatpoet/sandboxMinter at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Player in Focus: Melvin Minter". issuu. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Sparta Spotlight with Melvin Minter". Sparta GK. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Melvin Minter Profile". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Former Staff – Melvin Minter". Greensnet – Official Hendon FC. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Farnborough | Appearances | Melvin Minter | 2015–2016". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Harrow Borough | Appearances | Melvin Minter | 2017–2018". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Whitehawk | Appearances | Melvin Minter | 2018–2019". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Melvin Minter". www.kingslangleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Jones and Minter arrive ahead of EFL debut". Retrieved 13 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Harrogate Town AFC [@HarrogateTown] (11 October 2020). "@melvin__minter has extended his stay at Town until the end of the season. The stopper had originally signed a short term deal last month" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Quakers sign keeper Melvin Minter on loan". darlingtonfc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Melvin signs for another month". darlingtonfc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Melvin's loan extended". darlingtonfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "Quakers crush Blyth in best league performance so far". darlingtonfc.co.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Retained and Released List Announced". Harrogate Town AFC. Retrieved 15 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "Duo sign for Spireites". Chesterfield FC. Retrieved 19 August 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ a b "Retained list released". Chesterfield FC. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  20. ^ @ConcordRangers (23 June 2022). "We are delighted to announce the signing of Melvin Minter! The goalkeeper joins from Chesterfield FC and is the first new signing of the season. Thank you to @Lee_Flavin and @NonLeagueChance for helping. @melvin__minter #YAMC 💛💙" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ @HarlowTownFC (11 November 2022). "Over the past week, two players have put pen to paper to sign for Harlow Town FC. Melvin Minter (left) is a goalkeeper from Concord Rangers, who's impressed so far in training. William Smallshaw (right) is a talented CB, coming up from the U18s. Welcome aboard both! #Hawks" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "Harlow Town resign from the league". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  23. ^ "Three for Bowers". The Pitching In Isthmian Football League. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  24. ^ a b "Bowers & Pitsea | Appearances | Melvin Minter | 2022–2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  25. ^ "Melvin Minter". www.brentwoodtownfc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  26. ^ a b "Brentwood Town | Appearances | Melvin Minter | 2022–2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  27. ^ "Another player agreeing terms for next season is 'keeper Melvin Minter". Facebook. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  28. ^ a b "Super Melvin Minter In Goal!". Brentwood Town FC. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  29. ^ a b Couch, Jon. "Ace Sky keeper eyes big move". Retrieved 24 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. ^ "Melvin Minter – Harrow Borough Football Club First Team". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  31. ^ "Games played by Beatpoet/sandboxMinter in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  32. ^ "Brentwood Town | Appearances | Melvin Minter". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  33. ^ a b "Football: Harrow Borough hail prize winners". Kilburn Times. Retrieved 13 September 2020.

External links[edit]


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