Callum Gribbin
Callum Anthony Gribbin (born 18 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Barrow.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Callum Anthony Gribbin[1] | ||
Date of birth | 18 December 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2019 | Manchester United | ||
2019–2020 | Sheffield United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Barrow | 1 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013-2014 | England U16 | 7 | (0) |
2015 | England U17 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 September 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11:51, 25 January 2016 (UTC) |
Club career
Having joined Manchester United's academy from a young age, Gribbin plays for the under 18's and received praise by various newspapers.[2] in the 2014/15 season scoring a free kick, which led to him being compared to Ryan Giggs.[2] In the final game of that season Gribbin made his under 21's debut against Manchester City when he was 16 years old. During that season Gribbin was scouted by Liverpool and Manchester City. Gribbin signed a new four year deal with the club in the summer of 2015. This is a one year scholarship with a three year professional contract.In the 2015/16 season Gribbin made his Under 19 debut in the UEFA Youth League and was praised for his performance against VfL Wolfsburg with Nicky Butt describing him as having a "light bulb moment".[3] A clause in his contract will make him a professional footballer in the 2016-2017 season.[4]
International career
Gribbin has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels.[6]
References
- "Notification of shirt numbers: Barrow" (PDF). English Football League. p. 6. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- "Manchester United show off new Ryan Giggs to the world - and his name is Callum Gribbin". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- Bajkowski, Simon (10 December 2015). "Nicky Butt singles out Manchester United starlet for 'light-bulb moment'". Manchester Evening News.
- "Manchester United youngster Callum Gribbin signs new contract". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- "Barrow sign ex-Blades midfielder Gribbin" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- Association, The Football. "Callum Gribbin keen to continue football education". www.thefa.com.