Tim's Player A-Z
DARREN AMBROSE
Full Name: Darren Paul Francis Ambrose
Dob: 29-02-1984
Pob: Harlow, West Essex 
Position: Midfielder
| Season | Tot Apps | Tot Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-97 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-98 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-99 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-01 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-02 | 0(1) | 0 |
| 2002-03 | 26(11) | 11 |
| 2008-09 | 6(3) | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 3(5) | 1 |
| 2015-16 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTALS | 35(20) | 12 |
Career Appearance Record
| Club | Date Signed | Date Left | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
July 1995 | March 2003 | Youth Team |
| Newcastle United | |
March 2003 | July 2005 | £1,000,000 |
| Charlton Athletic | |
July 2005 | June 2009 | £150,000 |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
November 2008 | January 2009 | On Loan |
| Crystal Palace | |
July 2009 | July 2012 | Free |
| Birmingham City | |
July 2012 | May 2014 | £250,000 |
| Apollon Smyrnis |  |
January 2014 | May 2014 | On Loan |
| Colchester United | |
July 2014 | July 2014 | On Trial |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
August 2014 | September 2014 | Training |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
September 2014 | June 2015 | Free |
| IPSWICH TOWN | |
July 2015 | July 2015 | Training |
| Colchester United | |
July 2015 | July 2016 | On Trial |
| Colchester United | |
August 2015 | June 2016 | Free |
(5) Comments
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Sonic Friday 27-03-2026
Darren Ambrose's Honours - Up To The Current Date
= Individual
He won the Football League Championship Player of the Month award in November 2000 = While playing for Crystal Palace
He won the Crystal Palace Goal of the Season award in the 2009 / 10, 2010 / 11 and 2011 / 12 seasons
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Sonic Thursday 26-03-2026
Darren Ambrose's International Career
England U20 = 4 Caps and scored 1 Goal
England U21 = 10 Caps and scored 2 Goals
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Sonic Wednesday 25-03-2026
Darren Ambrose retired from playing football after leaving Colchester United in June 2016
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Sonic Tuesday 24-03-2026
Darren Ambrose scored his 50th league goal of his career on October 1st, 2011, while playing for Crystal Palace in their 2 - 2 draw vs West Ham United
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Anonymous Sunday 22-12-2002
An England U16 international, the attacking midfielder joined the School of Excellence at Ipswich at the age of 11. He progressed through the age groups until he was offered a scholarship at 16 and joined the Academy full-time in July, 2000. An integral member of the U17 League winning team and the successful FA Youth Cup Team that reached the semi-finals in 2001. Having established himself in the Dale Roberts' reserve side, Darren progressed well during 2001/02 and made his first team debut as a substitute against Arsenal at Highbury in April, 2002. Scored on his first league start against Walsall.
Contract Info
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Darren Ambrose joined Ipswich Town's School Of Excellence on July 1st, 1995.
He became an Ipswich Town Full Academy Player on July 1st, 2000 + Signed A 2 Year Scholarship ( Until June 30th, 2002 ).
He signed a 2 Year Professional Contract with Ipswich Town on July 1st, 2001 ( Until June 30th, 2003 ).
He signed a 3 Year Extended Contract with Ipswich Town in May 2002 ( Until June 30th, 2006 )
He joined Newcastle United from Ipswich Town on March 24th, 2003 - For A Fee Of £1,000,000 + Signed A 5 Year Contract ( Until June 30th,2008 ).
He rejoined Ipswich Town from Charlton Athletic on November 11th, 2008 - On A 2 Month's Loan ( Until January 2nd, 2009 ).
He was training with Ipswich Town during August + September 2014.
He rejoined Ipswich Town from Birmingham City on September 11th, 2014 - For A Free Transfer + Signed A Short-Term Contract ( Until January 10th, 2015 ).
He signed a New Contract with Ipswich Town in January 2015 ( Until The End Of The 2014 / 15 Season ).
Ipswich Town released him in June 2015 - Because He Was Not Offered A New Contract
He was training with Ipswich Town in July 2015.
He joined Colchester United from Ipswich Town on August 6th, 2015 - For A Free Transfer + Signed A 1 Year Contract ( Until June 30th, 2016 ).
Club Appearance Record