Kieran Djilali

Crystal Palace and loans

Born in Lambeth, London, Djilali came through the academy at Crystal Palace, going on trial with Manchester United in mid-2007.

Djilali made his Palace debut aged 17, as a substitute in a 2–1 Football League Cup victory over Hereford United. This was followed quickly by a string of first-team appearances in which he impressed.

Djilali joined Conference Premier side Crawley Town on a month-long loan on 1 September 2009. He returned from his loan spell early in late September, having made 5 league appearances.

On 13 November, he moved on loan to League Two side Chesterfield, where he scored his first career goal in a game against Darlington on 21 November 2009. On 15 December 2009, his loan was extended by a further month.

He returned to Crystal Palace following his loan spell on 12 January 2010, and scored his first goal for Palace against Doncaster Rovers on 27 February 2010. He began the following season in Palace's first team but dropped out as manager George Burley sought to bring in more experienced players.

In February, he returned to Chesterfield for a second loan spell. On 23 March, his loan at Chesterfield was extended to 16 April. Djilali scored once in 10 matches as Chesterfield were promoted to League One at the end of the season.

When his contract at parent club Crystal Palace expired, he opted to leave Selhurst Park in the summer of 2011 to seek more game time.

AFC Wimbledon

In July 2011, Djilali played on trial…

Djilali attended Dunraven School in Streatham.

Chesterfield Football League Two (1): 2010–11

Sligo Rovers FAI Cup (1): 2013 Setanta Sports Cup (1): 2014