Joshua Kipkemboi W. Lelan (born 21 December 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender or right back for Hayes & Yeading United. Born in England, he represents the Kenya national team. Club career Derby County Born in Church Broughton, England, Lelann started his career within Derby County's youth system since joining the club when he was fourteen years old and was a season ticket holder. On 29 April 2012, Lelan appeared in the first team for the first time, as an unused substitute in a 1–1 draw against Peterborough United. Ahead of the 2012–13 season, he was given a number twenty–eight shirt and appeared in the first team matches as an unused substitute. On 6 April 2013, Lelan signed his first professional contract with Derby County after the completion of his two-year scholarship programmes. Lelan's first taste of senior football came when he joined Football Conference side Gateshead on a one month loan on 20 September 2013. He made his debut in the 1–0 win over Tamworth three days later. Lelan returned to his parent club after making four appearances for Gateshead. On 23 July 2014, Lelan joined Swindon Town on a one-month young loan. He made his debut on the opening day of Swindon's 2014–15 campaign at home to Scunthorpe United. On 29 August 2014, Lelan extended his loan at Swindon by a further month, which would see him stay at the club until 27 September 2014. Lelan made five appearances for the club, as he was recalled by his parent club. At the end of the 2014–15 season, Lelan was released by the club. Northampton Town After being released by Derby County, Lelan joined Football League Two side Northampton Town on a 12-month contract. Upon joining the club, he was given a number twelve shirt. Lelan made his debut for Northampton Town, starting the whole game in the right–back position, in a 1–0 win against Bristol Rovers in the opening game of the season. He helped the club keep a clean sheet in the next two matches against Blackpool and Exeter City. However in a match against Plymouth Argyle on 22 August 2015, Lelan received a red card for a second bookable offence, having been booked twice within the last two minutes of the game, as Northampton Town lost 2–0. In a match against Dagenham & Redbridge, he was at fault for the conceding