Reece Welch
Reece Belfield Welch (born 19 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Forest Green Rovers on loan from Premier League club Everton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Reece Belfield Welch[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Huddersfield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Forest Green Rovers (on loan from Everton) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2022 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
| 2017 | England U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | England U20 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:25, 21 August 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:31, 27 September 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Welch joined the Everton academy at the age of 7.[2] In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing on for three years.[3] On 3 March 2022, Welch made his professional debut as a substitute in the 2–0 FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood.[4]
On 10 August 2023, Welch joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[5][6]
International career
Born in England, Welch is of Jamaican descent.[7] He has played for England at various youth international levels.[8]
References
- "Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists". premierleague.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "Player Profiles Everton Football Club". Everton F.C. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "ENGLAND YOUTH INTERNATIONAL WELCH PENS FIRST EVERTON PRO DEAL". Everton F.C. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "Everton 2-0 Boreham Wood". BBC Sport. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "Welch joins on season-long loan". www.fgr.co.uk. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- "Forest Green sign Everton defender Welch on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Welch, Reece Welch - Footballer". www.bdfutbol.com.
- Reece Welch at WorldFootball.net
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