George Sykes-Kenworthy

George William Sykes-Kenworthy (born 1 October 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Derby County.

George Sykes-Kenworthy
Personal information
Full name George William Sykes-Kenworthy[1]
Date of birth (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999
Place of birth Huddersfield, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Derby County
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Bradford City 0 (0)
2018 → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 10 (0)
2018–2019 → Stafford Rangers (loan) 5 (0)
2019 → Guiseley (loan) 9 (0)
2020– Derby County 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:56, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

Career

Born in Huddersfield,[2] Sykes-Kenworthy began playing for Bradford City at under-8 level, and signed a two-year professional contract in March 2018.[3] Later that month he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan, making 11 appearances in all competitions.[4] His loan spell was intended by Bradford City to help the player's growth.[5]

In May 2018 he was named Bradford City's 'Youth Team Player of the Year' for the 2017–18 season.[6]

He signed a one-month loan deal with Stafford Rangers in December 2018.[7] He made 5 league appearances.[8][9][10][11][12]

In July 2019 he signed on loan for Guiseley.[13] His loan ended in September 2019, with Bradford City manager Gary Bowyer saying he was considering sending him back out on loan.[14] He made his senior debut for Bradford City later that month, in the EFL Trophy.[15][16]

On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[17]

On 15 October 2020 it was announced that he had joined Derby County joining the club's under-23 side.[18]

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. 7 February 2020. p. 11. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. George Sykes-Kenworthy at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. "YOUNG TRIO COMPLETE DEALS". Bradford City A.F.C. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. "Profile". Stalybridge Celtic F.C. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  5. Mike Crowther (5 June 2018). "Young Bantams keeper Sykes-Kenworthy ahead of schedule". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  6. "KILGALLON DOMINATES PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS EVENING". Bradford City A.F.C. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  7. "New Signings". Stafford Rangers F.C. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  8. "Stafford Rangers 2-2 Stalybridge Celtic". 9 December 2018.
  9. "Stafford Rangers 4-1 Hednesford Town". 16 December 2018.
  10. "Matlock Town 3-2 Stafford Rangers". 24 December 2018.
  11. "Stafford Rangers 1-4 Nantwich Town". 27 December 2018.
  12. "Mickleover Sports 3-2 Stafford Rangers". 2 January 2019.
  13. "Bantams keeper makes loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. "Bantams boss: No pressure on Jakes Reeves for return | Bradford Telegraph and Argus".
  15. "Local loans pay off for Bradford City youngsters". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. "Games played by George Sykes-Kenworthy in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  17. "TEN BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  18. "Derby Sign Free Agent Kazim-Richards". 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
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