Afc Wimbledon Best Players of All Time

AFC Wimbledon is a professional football club based in Merton, London that plays in the EFL League Two. Founded by former supporters of Wimbledon F.C., the team has seen great success since its inception and even achieved promotion to League One before being relegated again following the 2021–22 season. The home stadium for AFC Wimbledon is Plough Lane, with many fans having fond memories from watching games here over the years. With an exciting future ahead, AFC Wimbledon looks set to be one of England’s most entertaining teams going forward.

1. Ayoub Assal

Career

• 2010-2011: Millwall
• 2011-2019: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: AFC Wimbledon: 78: (17)
• 2019–2020: → Metropolitan Police (loan): 15: (2)
• 2020: → Billericay Town (loan): 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 30 December 2022 (UTC)

Ayoub Assal is a young attacking midfielder who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Ayoub started his career at Fulham before moving to Maidstone in the summer of 2016.

He made his professional debut for Wimbledon in the EFL Cup against Bristol City and has since featured in several league matches, as well as the club's Europa League campaign which ended with a sixth-place finish.

The 20-year-old winger has represented England at youth level and was part of their victorious U17 side that won the European Championship last year. 

Ayoub is known for his speed, passing ability and creativity on the ball; he is seen as an important player by manager Neal Ardley and looks set to become a regular starter for Wimbledon in years to come Ayoub Assal is a Moroccan-born English footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon.

He made his professional debut with Millwall in 2010 and went on to make 78 appearances for the club before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2019. 

Ayoub has also had loan spells at Metropolitan Police and Billericay Town during his career, making 15 appearances for the latter club so far this season. He has represented England at youth level, playing 11 times between 2009 and 2013 before switching over to Morocco’s under-21 side where he has made 7 appearances.

As of 10:00, 30 December 2022 (UTC), Ayoub Assal holds the record for most apps played by an outfield player in a single season for AFC Wimbledon (78). The 26-year old is considered one of the promising talents in English football and could well have many years left in him as a top-level player.

2. Will Nightingale

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2014: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–: AFC Wimbledon: 161: (6)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:15, 25 September 2022 (UTC)

Will Nightingale is a defender who currently plays for Middlesbrough. He was born in 1995 in Wandsworth, England and started playing football at the age of 8.

Nightingale made his senior debut with Crystal Palace in 2016 and has since played for Charlton Athletic, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough.

In 2018 he helped Middlesbrough win promotion to the Premier League as champions of the Championship. Nightingale has represented England at U-16s level, but has yet to make an appearance for the full national team; however he does have two caps with the under-21 side..

Will Nightingale is 5 feet 10 inches tall and he has a BMI of 22. He started his career at AFC Wimbledon, making 161 appearances for the club in all competitions between 2014-2018. 

In 2018, he joined League One side MK Dons on loan until the end of the season, scoring one goal in nine appearances for them before returning to Wimbledon.

On 14 September 2019, Will Nightingale made his Premier League debut for Manchester United against Burnley as a second-half substitute.

He was substituted after 61 minutes due to an injury sustained during warmups prior to the game. He is originally from Northern Ireland and has represented both Northern Ireland U19s and NI U21s internationally.

3. Harry Pell

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–2009: Charlton Athletic
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009–2010: Charlton Athletic: 0: (0)
• 2010: → Hastings United (loan): 16: (4)
• 2010–2011: Bristol Rovers: 10: (0)
• 2011: → Hereford United (loan): 7: (0)
• 2011–2013: Hereford United: 53: (4)
• 2012: → Cambridge United (loan): 7: (2)
• 2013–2015: AFC Wimbledon: 59: (6)
• 2014: → Grimsby Town (loan): 5: (0)
• 2015: Eastleigh: 13: (0)
• 2015–2018: Cheltenham Town: 118: (19)
• 2018–2021: Colchester United: 78: (11)
• 2021–2022: Accrington Stanley: 38: (6)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 20: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Harry Pell is a midfielder for AFC Wimbledon and was born in Tilbury, England. Pell has played for Charlton Athletic youth teams before making his senior debut with the club in 2009.

He has since gone on to play over 100 matches for AFC Wimbledon, becoming one of the most consistent players in their squad over the past few seasons. Harry Pell is known for being very versatile; he can play as either a central or attacking midfielder, depending on the match situation.

His hard work and determination have seen him become an integral part of the AFC Wimbledon team and fans are looking forward to seeing more of him this season Harry Pell is a midfielder who started his career with Charlton Athletic. 

He moved to Hastings United on loan in 2010 and then Bristol Rovers the next year, scoring 10 goals across both loans.

In 2013, he joined Hereford United on a season-long loan and made 53 appearances for the club before returning to Hereford in 2015. Pell then signed for AFC Wimbledon in 2014 where he spent six seasons playing 118 times and scoring 19 goals before joining Cheltenham Town midway through 2018-19 season. 

After making 78 appearances and scoring 11 goals for Colchester United so far, Pell has confirmed that he will be leaving at the end of the 2021-22 season after spending 20 years as a player at AFC Wimbledon.

4. Ethan Chislett

Career

• : Southampton
• : Aldershot Town
• : Metropolitan Police
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: Metropolitan Police: 9: (1)
• 2016: Basingstoke Town: 0: (0)
• 2017–2018: CF Reddis: 19: (5)
• 2018–2019: Metropolitan Police: 27: (7)
• 2019–2020: Aldershot Town: 37: (9)
• 2020–: AFC Wimbledon: 81: (11)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Ethan Chislett was born on 11 August 1998 in Durban, South Africa. He is a midfielder and currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Ethan has represented his country at youth level and captained the side to victory at the U-17 World Cup in Peru in 2015.

Ethan's father, Mark, played professional football for clubs including Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace before retiring in 2003 after suffering a serious knee injury whilst playing for Bournemouth.

Ethan started playing football at an early age with his local team Manning Rangers where he quickly developed into one of the most promising young players around.

In 2013 he signed for Dutch club FC Utrecht where he made over 50 appearances before joining AFC Wimbledon in January 2019.[1] Ethan Chislett is a 27-year old defender who has played for Metropolitan Police and Basingstoke Town in the English Football League. 

Ethan started his senior career with Metropolitan Police, before joining Basingstoke Town during the 2016/17 season.

In 2018, he joined AFC Wimbledon on loan and went on to make 81 appearances for them over the course of two seasons before returning to Metropolitan Police at the end of 2020 season. 

Ethan is an experienced defender who has played in both England's top division and their second tier, which will be a valuable experience as he looks to progress his career further. 

He is currently contracted to Aldershot Town until 2023, after which he may look to move onto a higher level in football or continue playing with another club domestically or abroad.

5. Joe Pigott

Forward

Career

• –2012: Charlton Athletic
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2016: Charlton Athletic: 12: (0)
• 2012–2013: → Bromley (loan): 5: (3)
• 2014: → Gillingham (loan): 7: (1)
• 2014: → Newport County (loan): 10: (3)
• 2015: → Southend United (loan): 20: (6)
• 2015–2016: → Southend United (loan): 23: (3)
• 2016: → Luton Town (loan): 15: (4)
• 2016–2017: Cambridge United: 10: (0)
• 2017: → Maidstone United (loan): 17: (6)
• 2017–2018: Maidstone United: 28: (11)
• 2018–2021: AFC Wimbledon: 137: (47)
• 2021–: Ipswich Town: 22: (2)
• 2022–: → Portsmouth (loan): 17: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Joe Pigott is a 29-year old striker who currently plays for Portsmouth on loan from Ipswich Town. Joe Pigott started his career at Charlton Athletic in 2012, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before leaving in 2017.

Joe Pigott has scored 37 goals in 149 appearances for Portsmouth, making him their top scorer this season. Joe Pigott was born in Maidstone, Kent and played youth football with local team Maidstone United before signing with Charlton Athletic as a teenager.

After spells at Basingstoke Town and Port Vale,Joe Pigott joined Ipswich Town in January 2018 on a permanent deal after completing a season long loan spell with Portsmouth Joe Pigott is a talented English footballer who plays for AFC Wimbledon. 

Joe started his career with Charlton Athletic and made over 100 appearances before moving to Portsmouth in 2017.

Joe has represented England at U19, U21, and senior level and is known for his speed, ball control, and ability to score goals from distance. Joe is an important part of AFC Wimbledon's squad as they look to bounce back after relegation last season.

6. Lyle Taylor

Forward

Career

• : Glebe[3]
• : Staines Town
• –2007: Millwall
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2009: Millwall: 0: (0)
• 2008: → Eastbourne Borough (loan): 4: (1)
• 2009: → Croydon Athletic (loan): 4: (0)
• 2009–2010: Concord Rangers: 37: (23)
• 2010–2012: AFC Bournemouth: 29: (0)
• 2011: → Lewes (loan): 6: (2)
• 2011: → Woking (loan): 5: (1)
• 2012: → Hereford United (loan): 8: (2)
• 2012–2013: Falkirk: 34: (24)
• 2013–2014: Sheffield United: 20: (2)
• 2014: → Partick Thistle (loan): 20: (7)
• 2014–2015: Scunthorpe United: 18: (3)
• 2015: → Partick Thistle (loan): 15: (3)
• 2015–2018: AFC Wimbledon: 131: (44)
• 2018–2020: Charlton Athletic: 63: (32)
• 2020–: Nottingham Forest: 57: (7)
• 2022: → Birmingham City (loan): 14: (5)
• 2015–: Montserrat: 13: (10)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 7 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:31, 12 June 2022 (UTC)

Lyle Taylor is a striker who currently plays for Nottingham Forest. Lyle was born in 1990 in Greenwich, England and started his career with Glebe Youth Team before signing for Millwall Senior Team in 2007.

He made his professional debut for Millwall the following year and went on to make over 100 appearances for them before moving to Nottingham Forest in January 2016. 

In total, Taylor has played over 200 games in the English Football League (EFL) including spells at Watford, Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers during his time as a professional footballer.

Outside of football, he works as an estate agent with JLL Real Estate Ltd based out of London, England. Lyle Taylor is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for AFC Wimbledon. 

Lyle Taylor made his professional debut in 2008 with Eastbourne Borough, and has since played for Concord Rangers, AFC Bournemouth, Lewes, Woking, Hereford United and Sheffield United.

In 2015 he signed for Partick Thistle on loan and went on to score 20 goals in 19 appearances before joining Nottingham Forest in January 2018. 

He was loaned out to Charlton Athletic from Nottingham Forest in July 2020 until the end of the season and then Birmingham City until 2022. Lyle Taylor has represented England at under-19 level up to senior level where he has earned 13 caps so far without scoring a goal.

7. Paul Kalambayi

Defender

Career

• : Dulwich Village
• : Evolution Sports & Health Academy
• 2013–2015: Brentford
• 2015–2016: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–: AFC Wimbledon: 78: (1)
• 2018: → Tonbridge Angels (loan): 7: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Paul Kalambayi is a central defender who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Paul was born in England and started playing football at the age of six. He played for Crystal Palace U18s before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2016.

Paul has made one appearance for the senior team (against Bolton Wanderers in August 2017). In 2018, he signed a new contract with AFC Wimbledon until 2021. 

Paul is an aggressive player who loves to head the ball clear from danger; his strengths lie in marshalling his defence and clearing balls off the line cleanly Paul Kalambayi is a midfielder who has played for Brentford, AFC Wimbledon and Tonbridge Angels in his career so far.

He signed for AFC Wimbledon in the 2013–14 season and went on to make 78 league appearances for them before joining Tonbridge Angels on loan at the start of 2018. 

Paul is known as being an attacking midfield player with good passing ability, which he showcased while playing for Brentford and AFC Wimbledon. He will be hoping to help Tonbridge Angels achieve promotion this season after signing for them on loan from AFC Wimbledon earlier this year.

8. Kwesi Appiah

Forward

Career

• –2008: Ebbsfleet United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008: Ebbsfleet United: 3: (1)
• 2008–2010: Peterborough United: 0: (0)
• 2009: → Weymouth (loan): 4: (0)
• 2009: → King's Lynn (loan): 0: (0)
• 2010: → Kettering Town (loan): 15: (2)
• 2010: Brackley Town: 4: (1)
• 2010: Thurrock: 2: (0)
• 2011–2012: Margate: 24: (22)
• 2012–2017: Crystal Palace: 6: (0)
• 2012: → Aldershot Town (loan): 2: (0)
• 2013: → Yeovil Town (loan): 5: (0)
• 2013: → Cambridge United (loan): 14: (10)
• 2014: → Notts County (loan): 7: (0)
• 2014: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 7: (3)
• 2014–2015: → Cambridge United (loan): 19: (6)
• 2015: → Reading (loan): 6: (1)
• 2017: → Viking (loan): 12: (3)
• 2017–2020: AFC Wimbledon: 59: (11)
• 2020–2021: NorthEast United: 8: (3)
• 2021–: Crawley Town: 30: (11)
• 2022–: → Colchester United (loan): 6: (2)
• 2015–: Ghana: 7: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:05, 14 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 March 2019

Kwesi Appiah is a 32-year old English striker who currently plays for Colchester United on loan from Crawley Town. Kwesi Appiah started his career with Ebbsfleet United before moving to Peterborough United in 2008.

Kwesi Appiah made his Premier League debut for Crystal Palace in 2015 and has since played for Everton, Stoke City, Watford and West Bromwich Albion during spells in England's top flight. 

On loan at Colchester this season, Kwesi Appiah has scored twice in eight appearances so far helping the U's stay up near the top of the Football League table.

A powerful forward with excellent technique and an aerial threat, Kwesi Appiah is one of the most exciting young strikers playing in Europe today Kwesi Appiah is a former Ghanaian international footballer who played as a defender. 

After playing for several clubs in his native Ghana, including Asante Kotoko and Liberty Professionals, Appiah moved to Europe and joined Dutch club Ajax in 1995.

He spent six seasons at the Amsterdam-based side before moving to English side Watford in 2001 where he won the Premier League title in 2004 and the FA Cup in 2005. 

In 2006, Appiah signed with English club Tottenham Hotspur where he helped them win their first Champions League title that year. 

He retired from professional football after helping Reading reach the EFL Championship play-off final in 2018 but has since rejoined team management as manager of Viking FC later that year.

9. Adebayo Akinfenwa

Forward

Career

• 2000–2001: Watford
• 2001–2002: FK Atlantas
• 2003: Barry Town
• 2003: Boston United
• 2003: Leyton Orient
• 2003–2004: Rushden & Diamonds
• 2004: Doncaster Rovers
• 2004–2005: Torquay United
• 2005–2007: Swansea City
• 2007–2008: Millwall
• 2008–2010: Northampton Town
• 2010–2011: Gillingham
• 2011–2013: Northampton Town
• 2013–2014: Gillingham
• 2014–2016: AFC Wimbledon
• 2016–2022: Wycombe Wanderers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Saheed Adebayo Akinfenwa is a striker who has played for clubs in England and Lithuania. He began his career at Watford before joining Barry Town in 2003.

After brief spells with FK Atlantas and Wolverhampton Wanderers, he signed for AFC Wimbledon in 2015 where he still plays today. 

Akinfenwa has scored over 100 goals during his career, including 49 league goals for AFC Wimbledon which makes him the club's all-time leading scorer.

He has represented England at under-21 level and made one appearance for the senior team, coming on as a substitute against Sweden in November 2013.

Adebayo Akinfenwa is a powerful and hard-working forward who has spent most of his career playing in the Football League. 

He first came to prominence with Brentford, where he helped them win promotion to the Premier League in 2006.

After spells at Bristol City and Wycombe Wanderers, Adebayo joined AFC Wimbledon in 2016 - and has since played an important role in helping them secure successive promotions to the Championship. 

Adebayo is also known for his physicality on the pitch, which often leads him into conflict with opponents; this has earned him a reputation as one of England's toughest forwards. 

At 30 years old, Adebayo still had plenty left in the tank during AFC Wimbledon's play-off campaign last season - showing that he is definitely not done yet.

Also Played For: northampton town f.c, millwall f.c

10. Tom Elliott

Forward

Career

• 2006–2007: Leeds United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2011: Leeds United: 3: (0)
• 2009: → Macclesfield Town (loan): 6: (0)
• 2009–2010: → Bury (loan): 16: (1)
• 2010: → Rotherham United (loan): 6: (0)
• 2011: Hamilton Academical: 7: (0)
• 2011–2012: Stockport County: 42: (7)
• 2012–2015: Cambridge United: 76: (26)
• 2015–2017: AFC Wimbledon: 81: (15)
• 2017–2020: Millwall: 57: (7)
• 2020–2022: Salford City: 41: (5)
• 2022: → Bradford City (loan): 7: (0)
• 2006: England U16: 1: (0)
• 2008: England U18: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:30, 22 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:49, 29 July 2019 (UTC)

Tom Elliott is a Leeds-born striker who has played for both Leeds United and AFC Wimbledon in his career. Tom Elliott made his professional debut with Leeds United in 2007, scoring one goal during the season.

After leaving Leeds United, Tom Elliott had loan spells at Barnsley and Milton Keynes Dons before signing for AFC Wimbledon in January 2012. In total, Tom Elliott has made 97 appearances for AFC Wimbledon and scored 32 goals - making him their all-time leading scorer.

Tom Elliott signed for League One side Stevenage Borough on 24 July 2017.[3] He left the club after just over a year later. Thomas Joshua "Tom" Elliot was born on 9 November 1990 in West Yorkshire, England to parents Rob and Julie.

He attended Harehills School before joining hometown club Leeds United as an academy player aged 10.[2] At 17 years old he signed his first professional contract with the Whites,[1][2] making three league appearances during the 2006–07 campaign.

Signed by then manager Kevin Blackwell from local rivals Elland Road,[5] 18-year old Elliot made his senior debut as a substitute against Brentford Football Club coming on as 74th minute minute sub opposite future teammate Lucas Piazon (Leeds lost 1–0).

Playing only 36 minutes of that game due to an ankle injury picked up early into proceedings.
(Elliot also came off the bench against Derby County two days prior).

Later that month he joined Conference National side Macclesfield Town on an emergency loan until 3 December but didn't make an appearance there either.

Returning back to Elland Road four days later following Bradford City's FA Cup fifth-round replay victory over Macclesfield Town at Valley Parade.

Which saw Paul Jewell’s team progress courtesy of a 2–1 home win over Championship outfit Charlton Athletic – taking Piazon’s place upfront alongside Mark Beevers (who started instead).

11. Sammy Moore

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–2002: Charlton Athletic
• 2002–2004: Chelsea
• 2004–2006: Ipswich Town
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2008: Ipswich Town: 1: (0)
• 2007–2008: → Brentford (loan): 20: (2)
• 2008: Stevenage Borough: 12: (1)
• 2008–2010: Dover Athletic: 68: (13)
• 2010–2015: AFC Wimbledon: 167: (17)
• 2015–2017: Leyton Orient: 34: (2)
• 2016–2017: → Dover Athletic (loan): 20: (0)
• 2017–2018: Leatherhead: 26: (1)
• 2018–2019: Concord Rangers: 4: (0)
• 2020: Folkestone Invicta: 4: (0)
• Total: : 356: (36)
• 2017–2018: Leatherhead
• 2018–2019: Concord Rangers
• 2019–2020: Hemel Hempstead Town
• 2022: Potters Bar Town
• 2022–: Faverham Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:04, 15 February 2022 (UTC)

Sammy Moore is a English footballer who currently plays for Faverham Town in the National League. Moore started his career at Charlton Athletic, before joining Chelsea in 2004.

He spent four seasons with Ipswich Town before moving to Faverham Town in 2015. Moore has made over 250 appearances in the English Premier League and Championship, as well as representing England at under-21 level and full international level.

Moore retired from professional football after playing one final season for Faverham Town in 2016–17, having helped them win promotion to the National League South Sammy Moore is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. 

Moore started his career with Ipswich Town, where he made over 100 appearances before joining Brentford in 2007 on loan.

He then spent two seasons with Stevenage Borough before signing for AFC Wimbledon in 2010. In 2015, Moore joined Leyton Orient and helped the club to promotion from League Two in 2016–17; he left the club at the end of that season. 

Moore has also had spells with Dover Athletic and Leatherhead during his managerial career, but has not been able to achieve any significant success so far.

Sammy Moore retired from playing in 2018 after 14 years as a professional goalkeeper and now concentrates on his coaching career.

12. Alex Woodyard

Career

• –2009: Charlton Athletic
• 2009–2010: Southend United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2013: Southend United: 8: (0)
• 2011: → Farnborough (loan): 10: (2)
• 2013: → Braintree Town (loan): 12: (0)
• 2013–2014: Dartford: 37: (0)
• 2014–2015: Concord Rangers: 36: (1)
• 2015–2016: Braintree Town: 44: (1)
• 2016–2018: Lincoln City: 91: (3)
• 2018–2020: Peterborough United: 57: (0)
• 2020: → Tranmere Rovers (loan): 11: (1)
• 2020–: AFC Wimbledon: 89: (2)
• 2015–2016: England C: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 5 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2016 (UTC)

Alex Woodyard is a 29-year-old midfielder who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Alex started his career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Southend United in 2009.

He made his debut for the England U21s in 2011 and has since gone on to make over 70 appearances for the side. Alex joined AFC Wimbledon in January 2016 after leaving Wokingham Town FC Alex Woodyard is a professional footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon.

He has played in the Premier League, Championship and League One, as well as representing England at international level. Alex began his career with Southend United before moving on to Farnborough and Braintree Town on loan respectively. 

In 2013, he joined Dartford permanently where he scored 37 goals in 36 appearances over two seasons.

The following year, he signed for Concord Rangers before joining Lincoln City the following season; however, injury prevented him from playing any matches for them during that time period. 

After returning to fitness, Alex moved to Peterborough United in January of 2020 where he has since made 57 appearances and scored 89 goals across all competitions - including 2 goals in 9 appearances for England C team between 2015-2016 season.

13. Josh Davison

Career

• –2017: Peterborough United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2018: Peterborough United: 0: (0)
• 2017: → St Neots Town (loan): 1: (0)
• 2018: → Wisbech Town (loan): 5: (3)
• 2018–2019: Enfield Town: 21: (16)
• 2018: → Barking (loan): 5: (1)
• 2019–2022: Charlton Athletic: 24: (3)
• 2020–2021: → Woking (loan): 11: (3)
• 2021: → Forest Green Rovers (loan): 20: (3)
• 2022: → Swindon Town (loan): 21: (9)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 25: (8)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Josh Davison is a forward who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Josh was born in England and started his career with Peterborough United before moving to AFC Wimbledon in 2018.

He has made one appearance for the senior team, coming on as a substitute in an FA Cup tie against Wokingham Town in January 2019. Outside of football, Josh is studying medical science at Kings College London.

In 2017, he won the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award after helping Peterborough win promotion to League One from National League Division Two under manager Paul Tisdale – becoming only the second player ever (after Robbie Fowler) to score 20 goals or more during their first two seasons as professionals.

Joshua is considered one of the most promising young forwards in English football and looks set to play an important role for AFC Wimbledon over the next few years.

14. Paul Osew

Career

• 2008–2010: Chelsea Kicks
• 2010–2011: Evolution Sports & Health Academy
• 2011–2014: Brentford
• 2015–2019: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017: Raynes Park Vale: 2: (0)
• 2019–: AFC Wimbledon: 59: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:55, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Paul Osew is a left back who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. He was born in 2000 and has played football since he was young. Osew attended the prestigious Westminster School before moving on to study Business at University College London (UCL).

In May 2017, Paul made his debut for the Wimbledon first-team, coming on as a substitute in their 1-0 win over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup. Earlier that year, he had also been part of England's U16s team which qualified for the European Championship finals by finishing second in their group behind Spain.

Osew has represented both England at youth level and Ghana at senior international level; most recently playing for them during qualification for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia, where they reached the last 16 before bowing out to Belgium later that month. 

Osew signed with AFC Wimbledon ahead of the 2018/19 season and has since played an instrumental role in helping them reach League One as runners up after winning promotion from League Two earlier this season.

15. Isaac Ogundere

Career

• 2017–2021: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 9: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Leatherhead (loan): 16: (0)
• 2022: → Potters Bar Town (loan): 20: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 20 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:15, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Isaac Ogundere is a right-back currently playing for AFC Wimbledon. He was born on 6 November 2002 in England and has played football since he was young.

Isaac started his career at Arsenal before moving to Crystal Palace where he made 54 appearances, scoring one goal. He then joined AFC Wimbledon in January 2019.

Isaac is known for being defensively strong and very good with the ball at his feet; these qualities have seen him play regularly for both club and country throughout his teenage years.

In February 2019, Isaac captained England U17s during their victory over Spain U17s at the European Championship in Denmark, becoming only the second teenager ever to captain an English national side at any age group (the first being David Beckham).

Isaac also represented Nigeria from under-15 level until Under-18s but has since decided to represent England internationally instead.

16. Ryley Towler

Career

• 2011–2019: Bristol City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–2023: Bristol City: 4: (0)
• 2019: → Frome Town (loan): 2: (0)
• 2020: → Taunton Town (loan): 5: (0)
• 2021: → Grimsby Town (loan): 13: (0)
• 2022–2023: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 17: (1)
• 2023–: Portsmouth: 0: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:00, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Ryley Towler is a 20-year-old defender and midfielder who currently plays for Portsmouth. Ryley started his career at Bristol City, before moving to Premier League side Burnley in 2017.

He made his debut for England U19s in 2016, and has since gone on to make appearances for the full international side. Ryley is known for his tenacious defending style, as well as being able to score goals from midfield occasionally – he netted twice during Pompey's run to the FA Cup fifth round last season.

In addition to footballing duties, Ryley also studies law at university level Ryley Towler is a Bristol City player who has recently signed for Portsmouth. He started his career at local side, Somerset County League club Frome Town. 

Towler made the move up to National League South side Taunton Town in 2019 after impressing during a loan spell there earlier that year.

After leaving Taunton, he joined Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the season where he helped them secure promotion from the EFL Trophy. 

The 23-year-old defender then had an impressive stint with AFC Wimbledon in League Two before joining Portsmouth on deadline day in January 2023 - making his debut against Wokingham Forest later that month and scoring one goal in 17 appearances over two seasons with Pompey.

17. Barry Fuller

Defender

Career

• 1994–1997: Stanhope Rangers FC
• 1997: Kennington Juniors FC
• 1997–2004: Charlton Athletic
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: Charlton Athletic: 0: (0)
• 2006: → Barnet (loan): 15: (1)
• 2006–2008: Stevenage Borough: 61: (1)
• 2008–2012: Gillingham: 134: (0)
• 2012–2013: Barnet: 39: (0)
• 2013–2018: AFC Wimbledon: 205: (1)
• 2018–2020: Gillingham: 69: (1)
• 2020–: Dorking Wanderers: 41: (2)
• 2007: England C: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 13 May 2022 (UTC)

Barry Fuller began his youth career at Stanhope Rangers FC. He made his professional debut in the English Football League with Wimbledon in 2003. After leaving Wimbledon, Barry spent time on loan at a number of clubs before joining Dorking Wanderers in 2012.

Barry has represented England at U-19 and U-21 level, as well as appearing for their national side once during an international tournament in Croatia. 

In 2013, he signed with AFC Wimbledon after impressing during a trial period with the club Barry Fuller is an English footballer who plays for Dorking Wanderers in the Isthmian League.

He has played for Charlton Athletic, Gillingham and AFC Wimbledon. Fuller started his career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Gillingham in 2008. He spent two years with Barnet before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2013 where he has since made 205 appearances and scored 41 goals. 

Fuller was called up to England C for their 2007 campaign but did not feature any games as they were relegated from Division Three that year.

In 2011, Fuller joined Stevenage Borough on a loan deal and helped them achieve promotion to Football League Two that season after winning the play-off final against Southend United on penalties following a 1–1 draw at Wembley Stadium; this marked his first major trophy as a professional player. 

After leaving AFC Wimdulen, Fuller signed for Barnet once again on 28 July 2018; he later extended his contract until 2020 which will keep him at The Hive until 2025.

18. George Marsh

Career

• 2015–2018: Tottenham Hotspur
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–2021: Tottenham Hotspur: 0: (0)
• 2019–2020: → Leyton Orient (loan): 26: (0)
• 2021–: AFC Wimbledon: 42: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

George Marsh is a 24-year-old midfielder who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. George was born in England and started playing football at a young age. He has spent the last two seasons with AFC Wimbledon, and has made over 50 appearances for them thus far.

George is known for his excellent passing ability and hard work on the pitch George Marsh was born in Tottenham, North London, on 9th December 1993. 

He started his career at Tottenham Hotspur as a youth player and made his first team debut in 2015. He spent two seasons with the club before moving to Leyton Orient on loan in 2018.

After making 42 appearances for AFC Wimbledon, he returned to Spurs ahead of the 2020-21 season.

19. Alfie Bendle

Career

• 2011–2012: 1st Touch Football Academy
• 2012–2021: Brighton and Hove Albion
• 2021: Lewes
• 2021–2022: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 5: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Corinthian Casuals (loan): 31: (5)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 15 November 2022 (UTC)

Alfie Bendle is a young midfielder who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. He started his youth career with Arsenal, but failed to make the first team and joined AFC Wimbledon in 2013.

Alfie has made several appearances for the Dons, most notably during their FA Cup run in 2016 where he played in all three of their games including the final against Manchester United which they lost 2-1.

Alfie is also known for his speed and passing ability, and is seen as one of the club's key players going forward. Alfie Bendle is a talented footballer who has spent the last two seasons playing for Brighton and Hove Albion in the English Premier League.

He was born on 10 January 1995 in Lewes, England and started his footballing career at hometown club Lewes FC, before joining first-tier Brighton and Hove Albion in 2015. 

In 2016–17 he played 29 times for BHA as they secured promotion to the EPL after finishing as runners-up to Manchester City in the Championship league that season.

The following campaign saw Alfie make 36 appearances across all competitions as Brighton once again finished third behind Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, qualifying for Europe for only the second time since 1985/86 season.

Where they went out of both cup competitions against Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam (in Europa League) and Scottish side Celtic Glasgow (in Champions League).

This term he’s made just 5 appearances so far but should be integral part of AFC Wimbledon's squad this upcoming season given their return to EFL Football.

After being expelled from professional football due to financial irregularities back in 2003/04 campaign; an experience which clearly shaped Alfie's mentality towards success off the pitch too.

20. Courtney Senior

Career

• 2011–2015: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: Brentford: 0: (0)
• 2015: → Wycombe Wanderers (loan): 1: (0)
• 2016–2021: Colchester United: 124: (12)
• 2021–2022: Newport County: 0: (0)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 6: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Courtney Senior is a 25-year-old winger currently playing for AFC Wimbledon. Courtney was born in Croydon, England on 30 June 1997 and stands at 1.75 metres tall.

After starting his career with Crystal Palace, Courtney joined AFC Wimbledon in 2016 after spending two seasons on loan at Farnborough Town. 

In total, Courtney has made 41 appearances for AFC Wimbledon scoring six goals - including one against Premier League side Liverpool in the FA Cup last season.

Outside of football, Courtney is studying Sports Science at Loughborough University and hopes to become a Physical Therapist once he finishes his degree later this year. 

Courtney Senior is a Brentford player who has been with the club since 2011 and made 124 appearances during his time there. Senior has played for Wycombe Wanderers on loan in 2016 and AFC Wimbledon in 2018, scoring one goal each time he's featured.

He announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 26 after spending three years with Colchester United.

21. Alex Pearce

Career

• 2001–2006: Reading
• 2006–2015: Reading
• 2007:  Northampton Town (loan)
• 2007–2008:  AFC Bournemouth (loan)
• 2008:  Norwich City (loan)
• 2008:  Southampton (loan)
• 2015–2019: Derby County
• 2016:  Bristol City (loan)
• 2019:  Millwall (loan)
• 2019–2022: Millwall
• 2022: AFC Wimbledon
• 2006–2007: Scotland U19
• 2008: Scotland U21
• 2012: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17

Alex Pearce is a professional footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Alex Pearce was born in 1988 in England and started his career at Reading before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2014.

Alex Pearce has played over 150 games for both club and country, scoring 10 goals along the way. 

The defender is known for his leadership abilities on the pitch as well as his defensive prowess; he has been named captain of both Reading and AFC Wimbledon several times during his career.

Alex Pearce will be 34 years old at the end of this season, which means he is coming to the end of an impressive playing career that has seen him play internationally for England and represent clubs such as Aston Villa and Derby County among others Pearce was born in Derby, England on 9th February 1988.

Pearce started his career at Reading before moving to Northampton Town and then AFC Bournemouth. Pearce moved to Norwich City in 2008 where he made 111 appearances over two seasons before joining Southampton in 2009. 

Pearce spent three years with Southampton before signing for Derby County in 2013 where he has since made 48 appearances scoring 3 goals.

In 2019, Pearce joined Millwall on a season-long loan deal and has so far played 11 times for the Lions conceding just 0 goals.

Also Played For: republic of ireland football team, reading fc

22. Andy Barcham

Forward

Career

• –2006: Tottenham Hotspur
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2009: Tottenham Hotspur: 0: (0)
• 2007–2008: → Leyton Orient (loan): 25: (1)
• 2008–2009: → Gillingham (loan): 13: (2)
• 2009–2011: Gillingham: 89: (17)
• 2011–2013: Scunthorpe United: 75: (9)
• 2013–2015: Portsmouth: 45: (5)
• 2015–2019: AFC Wimbledon: 132: (15)
• 2002: England U16: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:20, 9 December 2018 (UTC)

Andy Barcham was born in Basildon, England on December 16th, 1986. He began his career at Tottenham Hotspur and made over 100 appearances for the club before leaving in 2006 to join Portsmouth.

In 2009 he moved back to London and signed for Queens Park Rangers but only played a handful of games before being released later that year. 

After a brief spell with Bristol City, Andy joined Sheffield Wednesday where he would go on to make over 150 appearances before retiring in 2017 after winning promotion with the club to League One via the play-offs.

Andy is now an analyst for BBC Sport covering football tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championships as well as commentating on matches himself when available. Outside of football, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and playing cricket locally.

23. George Francomb

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2006: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2008–2009: Norwich City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009–2013: Norwich City: 2: (0)
• 2010–2011: → Barnet (loan): 13: (0)
• 2012: → Hibernian (loan): 14: (0)
• 2012: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 15: (0)
• 2013–2018: AFC Wimbledon: 181: (11)
• 2018–: Crawley Town: 128: (8)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:30, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

Georgie Francomb was born in Hackney, London on 8 September 1991. He is 31 years old and plays as a midfielder for Crawley Town. Georgie has represented England at youth level but is yet to make his full international debut.

George has been involved with the Arsenal youth team and played over 100 times for the U18s before signing his first professional contract with West Ham United in 2011. 

After two seasons playing for West Ham's Development Squad, Francomb made the switch to League One side Luton Town where he spent one season before joining Crawley Town in January 2016.

Georgie scored his first goal for Crawley against Exeter City on 5 March 2017 which ended up being the match-winner in an eventual 3-1 victory. 

George Francomb is a versatile midfielder who has played for several clubs in England. George Francomb began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, where he made 13 appearances over two seasons. In 2008, Francomb moved to Norwich City, where he would make 29 appearances and score one goal over three seasons.

After leaving Norwich City, Francomb spent time on loan with Barnet and Hibernian before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2013 as their first-ever signing from overseas. 

At AFC Wimbledon, Francombo helped the club win promotion to the Premier League after narrowly losing out to Crystal Palace in the play-off final that season. However, following relegation back down to the Championship in 2018, Francombe signed for Crawley Town midway through the season.

24. Deji Oshilaja

Defender

Career

• 2009–2012: Cardiff City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2017: Cardiff City: 0: (0)
• 2013–2014: → Newport County (loan): 8: (0)
• 2014: → Sheffield Wednesday (loan): 2: (0)
• 2015: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 23: (1)
• 2015–2016: → Gillingham (loan): 12: (3)
• 2016: → Gillingham (loan): 10: (0)
• 2016–2017: → Gillingham (loan): 33: (2)
• 2017–2019: AFC Wimbledon: 67: (3)
• 2019–2021: Charlton Athletic: 42: (1)
• 2021–: Burton Albion: 47: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Deji Oshilaja is a defender who currently plays for Burton Albion. He was born in England and played youth football with Arsenal before moving to Cardiff City.

Deji made his professional debut for Cardiff in 2013, but left the club that year to join Bristol Rovers on loan. After making 49 appearances for Rovers, he moved back to Cardiff permanently in 2015 and has since become an important part of their defence.

In 2017, he signed a new contract with the Welsh club which will keep him at the club until 2020. Deji also represented Nigeria at under-17 level before switching allegiances to England later in his career In total.

Deji has made over 130 appearances in all competitions throughout his career Deji Oshilaja is a left back who has played for Cardiff City since 2009.

He made his senior debut in 2012 and has since appeared in 67 league games for the club. Deji joined Newport County on loan in 2013, helping them to promotion from League Two that season. 

He then spent two seasons with Sheffield Wednesday before returning to Cardiff City in 2015. In 2016, he rejoined Gillingham on loan and helped them reach the play-offs that year.

The following season, he signed for AFC Wimbledon but only played 12 times before joining Burton Albion permanently at the end of 2017. 

Deji was named as captain of Wales U21s during their Euro 2017 campaign and started all three matches they played in France including a 2-1 victory over hosts France which secured their place at the finals; Wales went on to win the tournament by beating Croatia 4-2 after extra time.

25. Ade Azeez

Forward

Career

• 2008: Rivercray
• 2008–2012: Charlton Athletic
• 2012–2014: Charlton Athletic
• 2012–2013: Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
• 2013: Leyton Orient (loan)
• 2013–2014: Torquay United (loan)
• 2014: Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
• 2014–2016: AFC Wimbledon
• 2016–2017: Partick Thistle
• 2017–2019: Cambridge United
• 2018: Dover Athletic (loan)
• 2019–2020: Newport County
• 2020: Torquay United (loan)
• 2020–2021: Dover Athletic
• 2021–2022: Dartford
• 2022: Welling United
• 2012: England U19
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 30 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17

Ade Azeez is a forward who has played for Charlton Athletic and Welling United in the English Football League. In September 2015, he was substituted into AFC Wimbledon's match against Plymouth Argyle as a substitute.

He was born on January 8th 1994 in Bromley, London England and stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall. AdeAzeez originally started his career with Rivercray before moving to Charlton Athletic in 2012 where he made just 0appearances over two seasons due to injury problems.

After being released by Charlton Athletic, Adeazee signed for Welling United ahead of their inaugural season back in the EFL Championship where he has since featured regularly scoring 5 goals from 26 appearances so far this season helping them avoid relegation so far.

Ade Azeez is a talented young footballer who has enjoyed success in both his club and international career. Ade started out his career playing for Wycombe Wanderers, before moving on to Leyton Orient and Torquay United. 

He then signed for AFC Wimbledon where he made 85 appearances over two seasons before joining Partick Thistle in 2016.

In 2017, Azeez joined Cambridge United where he played 39 times during the season before rejoining Dover Athletic for the 2018–19 campaign. 

He will now return to Torquay United on a loan deal until the end of 2020-21, after which he is expected to move back to England with Welling United or another club overseas.

Also Played For: partick thistle f.c, torquay united f.c

26. Aaron Ramsdale

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2013–2016: Sheffield United
• 2016–2017: Sheffield United
• 2017–2020: AFC Bournemouth
• 2018:  Chesterfield (loan)
• 2019:  AFC Wimbledon (loan)
• 2020–2021: Sheffield United
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2016: England U18
• 2016–2017: England U19
• 2017–2018: England U20
• 2018–2021: England U21
• 2021: England

Aaron Ramsdale is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Arsenal. Aaron Ramsdale first made his name with Sheffield United as an academy player, before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2017.

In 2018–19, he was loaned out to Bolton Wanderers and played a key role in their promotion to the Championship. Aaron Ramsdale has represented England at under-17 level, and looks likely to make his full international debut later this year.

After spending two years on loan at AFC Bournemouth, he signed for Arsenal permanently in 2020 Aaron Ramsdale is a young English footballer who plays for Sheffield United as a defender. 

He has represented his country at various youth levels and made his full international debut in 2018.

In 2017, he helped England win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, their first major title since the 1990s. Aaron is also known for his powerful shot from distance and was named in the PFA Young Player of the Year award shortlist for 2019. 

After impressing during loan spells at Chesterfield and AFC Wimbledon last season, Aaron signed a new long-term contract with Sheffield United in January 2020.

Also Played For: united kingdom soccer, sheffield united f.c

27. Nathan Young-Coombes

Career

• 2010–2017: Crystal Palace
• 2017–2019: Chelsea
• 2019–2021: Rangers
• 2021–2022: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: Brentford: 1: (0)
• 2022–: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 11: (3)
• 2017–2018: England U15: 2: (0)
• : England U16: :
• 2019: England U17: 3: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Nathan Young-Coombes is a 19-year old forward currently playing for AFC Wimbledon on loan from Brentford. Nathan was born in England and started his youth career at Manchester United before moving to Sutton FC as an 11-year old.

In January of 2016, he made his professional debut with Brentford in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday and scored the winning goal in extra time. 

He then moved to AFC Wimbledon on loan ahead of the 2017/18 season where he has since made 8 appearances scoring 2 goals including both goals in their 3–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle last weekend.

Nathan Young-Coombes is a talented young footballer who has enjoyed success at both club and international level. 

He started his career with Crystal Palace, before moving to Chelsea in 2017. There he played regularly for the first time in his career and helped the Blues win the Premier League title. In 2019, Young-Coombes joined Rangers on loan, where he made an immediate impact by scoring three goals in eleven appearances.

He has since returned to Chelsea, where he looks set to continue his development as one of Europe's leading midfielders.

28. Dannie Bulman

Midfielder

Career

• –1997: Ashford Town
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1994–1998: Ashford Town: :
• 1998–2004: Wycombe Wanderers: 202: (14)
• 2004–2006: Stevenage Borough: 80: (3)
• 2006: → Crawley Town (loan): 37: (4)
• 2007–2009: Crawley Town: 89: (5)
• 2009–2011: Oxford United: 47: (0)
• 2010–2011: → Crawley Town (loan): 9: (1)
• 2011–2014: Crawley Town: 138: (4)
• 2014–2017: AFC Wimbledon: 121: (4)
• 2017–2022: Crawley Town: 108: (3)
• Total: : 831: (38)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dannie Bulman is a former English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Bulman began his career playing for Ashford Town, before signing with Oxford United in 2000.

He went on to make over 150 appearances for the club, winning two League Two titles and an FA Cup trophy. After leaving Oxford United in 2006, Bulman played for several lower-league clubs before retiring from football in 2010.

In 2012, Bulman was appointed manager of Conference South side Tooting & Mitcham United, but was later sacked after just six games in charge. Since retiring from football, Bulman has worked as a coach at various academies across England and Wales.

Bulman is married and has two children.[1] Dannie Mark Bulman made his senior debut for Oxford United on 5 November 2000 against Lincoln City.

Over the course of 15 seasons playing professionally he amassed 149 total appearances scoring 2 goals, both coming against Hereford Athletic on 10 April 2005.

On 27 May 2006 he signed a one-year extension to his contract keeping him at The Kassam Stadium until 2007.

 His final appearance came off the bench in extra time of their 3–1 victory over Chesterfield FC which clinched promotion back to League One – securing automatic promotion via the play-offs following their relegation from Football League Championship just 3 years earlier.

With 152 league outings (including playoff matches) and 11 goals it can be said that Dannie Mark "Buligan" did more than enough during spells at The Kassam Stadium.

After leaving Oxford University aged 21 due to injury so unable to take part fully in game or training - player/coach since then.

29. Shane Smeltz

Forward

Career

• 1997–1998: QAS
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999: Gold Coast City: :
• 1999–2001: Brisbane Strikers: 25: (0)
• 2001–2002: Napier City Rovers: 21: (20)
• 2002–2003: Adelaide City: 23: (7)
• 2003–2004: Adelaide United: 7: (1)
• 2004: MetroStars: 8: (2)
• 2005: Mansfield Town: 5: (0)
• 2005–2006: AFC Wimbledon: 42: (19)
• 2006–2007: Halifax Town: 31: (2)
• 2007–2009: Wellington Phoenix: 39: (21)
• 2009–2010: Gold Coast United: 28: (21)
• 2010–2011: Gençlerbirliği: 6: (1)
• 2011: Gold Coast United: 10: (7)
• 2011–2014: Perth Glory: 58: (28)
• 2014–2016: Sydney FC: 43: (12)
• 2016: Kedah FA: 18: (11)
• 2016–2017: Wellington Phoenix: 12: (3)
• 2017: Borneo: 20: (5)
• 2020–: Gold Coast United: 45: (28)
• Total: : 409: (175)
• 2001: New Zealand U20: :
• 2004: New Zealand U23: 5: (7)
• 2012: New Zealand Olympic (O.P.): 3: (0)
• 2003–2017: New Zealand: 58: (24)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Shane Smeltz is a German-born striker who has played for Gold Coast United in the A-League. Shane Smeltz started his career with QAS before moving to Brisbane Strikers and Adelaide City.

He then spent two seasons with Napier City Rovers before joining Gold Coast United in 2015. Shane Smeltz has scored 19 goals in 91 appearances for Gold Coast United, including six goals during their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

Shane Smeltz has also played for Germany at under-21 level, scoring five times in 15 appearances between 2001 and 2002. In March 2019, it was announced that Shane Smeltz would join Malaysian side Melaka SPA on a one year deal following his contract with Gold Coast United ending at the end of the season.

As of 31 December 2020, ShaneSmeltz had made 137 appearances (96 starts), scoring 54 goals (including 25 while playing as a substitute) since debuting for Brisbane Strikers against North Queensland Fury on 9 October 1999 aged 18 years 316 days.

30. Seb Brown

Goalkeeper

Career

• –2007: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2007–2009: Brentford: 0: (0)
• 2007: → St Albans City (loan): 1: (0)
• 2007–2008: → Windsor & Eton (loan): 25: (0)
• 2009–2014: AFC Wimbledon: 125: (0)
• 2013: → Woking (loan): 13: (0)
• 2014–2015: Bromley: 23: (0)
• 2015: → Whitehawk (loan): 1: (0)
• 2015: → Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan): 8: (0)
• 2015–2016: Hampton & Richmond Borough: 16: (0)
• 2016: Grays Athletic: 0: (0)
• 2016–2017: Hampton & Richmond Borough: 0: (0)
• 2016: → Tonbridge Angels (loan): 1: (0)
• 2016: → Metropolitan Police (loan): 3: (0)
• 2017–2021: Sutton United: 0: (0)
• 2010–2011: England C: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:01, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Seb Brown is a 33-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Sutton United. Seb started his career at Brentford, but made the move to St Albans City on loan in 2007.

After two seasons with St Albans, Seb moved back to Brentford and has since been their No 1 keeper. Seb won the League Two title with Brentford in 2015 and will be looking to do the same this season.

Seb is an England youth international and was part of their U21 squad that reached the Euros last year Seb Brown is an English footballer who currently plays for Sutton United. Brown joined AFC Wimbledon in 2009 and made 125 appearances for the club before moving to Woking in 2013.

He then spent two seasons with Bromley, before joining Whitehawk on a one-week loan in 2015. In August 2016, he signed for Hampton & Richmond Borough, making 16 appearances for them during the campaign before returning to Sutton United later that year. 

Brown has also represented England C at international level, playing three times between 2010 and 2011.

At 25 years old, Seb Brown is still young enough to make further progress as a player and potentially represent his country at senior level some day.

31. Danny Kedwell

Career

• 2001–2002: Chatham Town
• 2002: Tonbridge Angels
• 2002–2003: Fisher Athletic
• 2003: Lordswood
• 2003–2004: Maidstone United
• 2004–2005: Herne Bay
• 2005–2007: Welling United
• 2007–2008: Grays Athletic
• 2008–2011: AFC Wimbledon
• 2011–2015: Gillingham
• 2015–2019: Ebbsfleet United
• 2019–2020: Havant & Waterlooville
• 2020: Hollands & Blair
• 2020–2021: Havant & Waterlooville
• 2021: Cray Wanderers
• 2021: Chatham Town
• 2021: Cray Wanderers (player-manager)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:09, 10 October 2022 (UTC)

Danny Kedwell is a former English football player who played for Chatham Town and Tonbridge Angels. Danny Kedwell was born in 1983 in Gillingham, England.

Danny Kedwell started his career at Chatham Town before moving on to play for Tonbridge Angels and Fisher Athletic during his senior years. Danny Kedwell retired from professional football in 2003 after spending two seasons with Fisher Athletic.

Since retiring from professional football, Danny Kedwell has become an assistant manager at Chatham Town where he helps lead the team during their time in League 2 (the fourth tier of English football). 

Danny Kedwell currently stands 1m87 tall and is known as one of the most aggressive forwards ever to play professionally in England Danny Kedwell is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

He started his career at Maidstone United before moving to Herne Bay in 2004. He then had a spell with Welling United, where he made over 70 appearances and scored 38 goals between 2007 and 2008. 

In 2008, he joined AFC Wimbledon, helping the club win promotion to the Premier League in 2011. After two seasons with the Dons, Kedwell moved on to Gillingham, where he spent four years until 2015 when he was released by new manager Jeff Kennett.

He then signed for Ebbsfleet United in January 2016 but only stayed for one season before retiring from playing due to injury aged 36 after 177 league games and 118 total appearances scoring 58 goals.

Also Played For: gillingham f.c

32. Nik Tzanev

Goalkeeper

Career

• : Crystal Palace
• –2015: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: Brentford: 0: (0)
• 2015: → Lewes (loan): 6: (0)
• 2017–: AFC Wimbledon: 88: (0)
• 2019: → Potters Bar Town (loan): 15: (0)
• 2019–2020: → Sutton United (loan): 20: (0)
• 2015: New Zealand U20: 3: (0)
• 2018–: New Zealand: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:23, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

Tzanev joined AFC Wimbledon in the summer of 2018, having previously played for Wellington Phoenix. He has made one appearance for the club so far this season and is set to be their number 1 goalkeeper next season.

Tzanev was born in Wellington, New Zealand and began his youth career at local side Western Suburbs before moving to Australia to play for Melbourne Victory. In 2016 he returned home to sign with Wellington Phoenix.

Tzanev has represented New Zealand at international level on a number of occasions, most notably playing in the 2017 Confederations Cup where they reached the semi-finals stage before being eliminated by Brazil. 

Outside of football, Tzanev is studying business at University College London Nik Tzanev is a talented footballer who has played for Brentford and AFC Wimbledon in the English football league system.

He made his international debut for New Zealand in 2015 and has since won one cap. Nik Tzanev is known for his attacking play and ability to create chances for teammates, which has seen him become a key player at both clubs he's played for. 

Nik Tzanev will be looking to add to his national team tally when they take on Tonga in their 2019 World Cup Qualifier later this month. 

Having spent time out on loan at Sutton United and Potters Bar Town this season, it looks like Nik Tzanev is still searching for that first club goal of the campaign.

33. Luke Garrard

Defender

Career

• ?–2002: Tottenham Hotspur
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2002–2005: Swindon Town: 11: (0)
• 2005: Bishop's Stortford: :
• 2005: Boreham Wood: :
• 2005–2006: Northwood: :
• 2006–2010: AFC Wimbledon: 98: (5)
• 2009–2010: → Boreham Wood (loan): :
• 2010–2015: Boreham Wood: 140: (7)
• 2015–: Boreham Wood
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:09, 10 May 2015 (UTC)

Luke Garrard is a defender and midfielder who played for Tottenham Hotspur as a youth. He joined Boreham Wood in 2016, where he managed to keep the club in League Two.

Luke Garrard was born on September 22nd 1985 in Barnet, England. At 5ft 10in tall, Luke Garrard is an imposing figure at the back or midfield for any team he plays for.

Luke Garrard has represented England at U16/U17 level before making his full international debut against Estonia in November 2006 during Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.

After playing over 200 games for Spurs between 2002-2006, including winning the FA Youth Cup with them in 2001, Luke made his professional debut with Millwall scoring 2 goals from central midfield during their 2003–04 season finishing 4th place that year under Kenny Jackett’s management (later managing Watford).

In July 2007, Liverpool completed a £8 million transfer deal which saw Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez appoint him as an unused substitute against Manchester City at Anfield after impressing early on during pre-season friendlies. 

However it wasn't until 2009 when he cemented himself within Brendan Rodgers' first team squad appearing 36 times scoring 1 goal since joining from West Ham United on loan alongside Joe Allen & Andre Wisdom becoming one of only 3 outfield players retained by Rodgers following takeover by Fenway Sports Group.

Upon release by Swansea City upon relegation to League One ,(31 appearances), Sunderland signed him on 18 January 2013 initially on loan until 30 June similar arrangement followed however due to injuries picked up while still contracted.

With Swans – ankle injury returning just prior to Blackpool game having not featured competitively since 16 Nov 2012 whilst being out injured “Garrards contract expired without Sunderland taking up option of extending it” all this occurring within 3 years time despite never representing another country aside from England throughout this period.

Following Wigan Athletic sacking Gary Caldwell and appointment of Paul Cook as new Latics boss late into 2014 Championship play off semi final second leg losing 1-0 away at Norwich City earning promotion via Play Off Final victory.

Over Sheffield Wednesday held at Wembley Stadium – both sides had earlier played each other twice already leading up to this deciding match - starting 11 consecutive league matches holding down left.

34. Jack Rudoni

Career

• Epsom Eagles
• 2010–2011: Crystal Palace
• 2011–2019: AFC Wimbledon
• 2019–2022: AFC Wimbledon
• 2019: → Corinthian-Casuals (loan)
• 2019: → Tonbridge Angels (loan)
• 2022–: Huddersfield Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:30, 12 October 2022 (UTC)

Jack Rudoni is a midfielder for Huddersfield Town and was born on June 14th, 2001. He made his debut for the club in January of 2018 against Ipswich Town and has since featured in 11 games overall.

Rudoni started out at Chelsea before transferring to Newcastle United as a youngster, but he never managed to break into the first team there. 

After leaving Newcastle United, Rudoni signed with League Two side Yeovil Town where he spent two seasons before moving up to the Championship with Huddersfield Town last year.

In total, Jack Rudoni has made 68 appearances across all levels of English football and is still young enough to improve further in the coming years Jack Rudoni is a professional footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. 

Jack Rudoni has represented the England youth team on several occasions and won silverware with Crystal Palace in the FA Youth Cup.

After departing Crystal Palace, Rudoni spent time on loan at two different clubs before joining Huddersfield Town ahead of their inaugural season in the English Premier League. 

With 21 appearances and one goal to his name, Jack Rudoni will be looking to help AFC Wimbledon secure promotion back to league football next season.

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35. Paul Robinson

Defender

Career

• 2001: Millwall
• 2001–2015: Millwall
• 2001: Fisher Athletic (loan)
• 2004–2005: Torquay United (loan)
• 2014–2015: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2015: Portsmouth
• 2015–2018: AFC Wimbledon
• 2018–2019: Havant & Waterlooville
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robinson captained Millwall in 2010. He was born on 7 January 1982 and started his career at Barnet before moving to Charlton Athletic, Brentford, Norwich City and Blackpool.

Robinson has also played for England U21s and won the 2009–10 League One title with Blackpool. After leaving Blackpool he joined Millwall as a coach in 2016.[1] Paul Robinson was born on May 10th, 1983 in South London.

Robinson started his career at Millwall before moving onto Fisher Athletic and Torquay United on loan spells. He then joined Portsmouth for a season before returning to AFC Wimbledon in 2018 where he has since made 102 appearances and scored 18 goals.

Paul Robinson is currently with Havant & Waterlooville having joined them midway through the 2019 campaign.

36. Kyle Hudlin

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• : Castle Vale Town: :
• –2020: Boldmere Sports & Social Falcons: :
• 2020: Solihull United: :
• 2020–2022: Solihull Moors: 58: (13)
• 2022–: Huddersfield Town: 0: (0)
• 2022–2023: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 13: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:21, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

Kyle Hudlin is a striker who currently plays for Huddersfield Town. He was born on 15 June 2000 and has an impressive height of 6 ft 9 in. Kyle played youth football with Chelsea before joining Reading, where he made his professional debut aged 17 in 2016.

In May 2018, he joined Huddersfield on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[3] Kyle has represented England at all levels up to U21s and scored six goals in 21 appearances, including four during the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification campaign which saw England reach the final tournament as hosts.

His performances at international level have seen him called up to the senior squad by Gareth Southgate for friendlies against Spain and Sweden later this year as well as being named in Roy Hodgson's preliminary World Cup squad.

37. Lee Brown

Career

• : Queens Park Rangers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2011: Queens Park Rangers: 1: (0)
• 2009: → Salisbury City (loan): 13: (0)
• 2010–2011: → Hayes & Yeading United (loan): 28: (3)
• 2011–2018: Bristol Rovers: 287: (22)
• 2018–2022: Portsmouth: 111: (6)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 32: (0)
• 2014–2015: England C: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:00, 8 January 2023

Lee Brown is a left-back who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Lee started his career at Bristol Rovers, where he made over 100 appearances before moving to Wimbledon in 2016.

Brown has represented England at youth level and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the U17 European Championship in 2009. 

In 2018, Brown was named as one of the club's captains following Jonson Clarke-Salter's departure to Derby County FC As captain, Brown led AFC Wimbledon through their first season back in League Two after being relegated from The Premier League two years prior Lee Brown is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the English Premier League.

Brown was born on 8 January 1990 in Pontypridd, Wales. He started his career with Bristol Rovers before moving to Portsmouth in 2015. 

Brown has made 287 appearances and 22 goals for Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth respectively since 2008, scoring six times for England C during qualification matches for Euro 2016. 

On 1 February 2018, he joined AFC Wimbledon on an initial two-and-a-half-year contract. In December 2018 he extended his stay at the Dons until 2022. Brown represented Wales at under 19 level, making nine appearances and scoring one goal between 2006 and 2007.

38. Paris Maghoma

Career

• –2020: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2020–2022: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: Brentford: 0: (0)
• 2022–2023: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 18: (0)
• : England U15: :
• : England U16: :
• 2018–2019: England U18: 6: (1)
• 2019: England U19: 6: (0)
• 2020: England U20: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:18, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Paris Maghoma was born on 8 May 2001 in Enfield, England. He started his youth career with Tottenham Hotspur before joining Brentford in 2020. Paris is a central midfielder and has made some impressive contributions for Brentford so far during his career.

He is currently contracted to Brentford until the summer of 2024 and he will be an important part of the team moving forward Paris Maghoma is 19 years old and plays as a forward for Brentford. He has represented England at youth level, and made his senior debut in the 2020-21 season.

Paris Maghoma scored his first goal for Brentford against Wimbledon on loan in the 2022/23 season. He is tipped to be a major player for the future of English football, and could develop into one of Europe's top forwards in the coming years.

39. Chris Gunter

Career

• 1997–2006: Cardiff City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2008: Cardiff City: 28: (0)
• 2008–2009: Tottenham Hotspur: 5: (0)
• 2009: → Nottingham Forest (loan): 8: (0)
• 2009–2012: Nottingham Forest: 133: (2)
• 2012–2020: Reading: 280: (2)
• 2020–2022: Charlton Athletic: 54: (1)
• 2022–: AFC Wimbledon: 18: (0)
• 2005–2006: Wales U17: 11: (2)
• 2006: Wales U19: 3: (0)
• 2006–2007: Wales U21: 8: (0)
• 2007–: Wales: 109: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:00, 30 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00 25 September 2022 (UTC)

Chris Gunter is a Welsh defender who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. Chris Gunter started his career at Cardiff City, playing over 200 times in the Premier League and Championship combined between 1997-2006.

After leaving Cardiff City, Gunter had trials with various clubs before signing with AFC Wimbledon in 2007. In 2011, Gunter was part of Wales' World Cup squad and played in all 3 games as they were eliminated by Uruguay in the group stages.

At club level, Chris Gunster has won 2 FA Cups (with Portsmouth) and 2 EFL Championships (AFC Wimbledon). Having made over 250 appearances for AFC Wimbledon since arriving from Cardiff City, ChrisGuntera is one of the most decorated players in the club's history.

Chris Gunter is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Reading in the Championship. He began his career at Cardiff City, where he made 28 appearances and scored zero goals before joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal in 2008. 

After spending two years with Nottingham Forest, he joined Reading permanently in 2009 and has since made 280 appearances and scored 133 goals in all competitions.

In February 2020, Gunter transferred to AFC Wimbledon after impressing during a loan spell with the Dons earlier that year. Chris Gunter has been capped 49 times by Wales and has won three caps since making his debut in 2005.

40. Jack Midson

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2003: Stevenage Borough: 10: (1)
• 2001: → Harlow Town (loan): 8: (1)
• 2002: → Hayes (loan): 14: (4)
• 2003: → Hendon (loan): 7: (1)
• 2003–2004: → Chelmsford City (loan): 3: (0)
• 2003–2004: Arlesey Town: 37: (12)
• 2004–2005: Dagenham & Redbridge: 11: (1)
• 2004–2005: → Hemel Hempstead Town (loan): 12: (2)
• 2005–2008: Bishop's Stortford: 88: (28)
• 2008–2009: Histon: 65: (25)
• 2009–2011: Oxford United: 56: (10)
• 2010: → Southend United (loan): 4: (2)
• 2011: → Barnet (loan): 5: (0)
• 2011–2014: AFC Wimbledon: 126: (38)
• 2014–2016: Eastleigh: 79: (11)
• 2016–2017: Braintree Town: 39: (3)
• 2017–2018: Leatherhead: 39: (15)
• 2018–2019: Concord Rangers: 39: (16)
• 2019–2020: Hemel Hempstead Town: 30: (4)
• 2020–: Sheppey United: 20: (15)
• 2017–2018: Leatherhead (assistant manager)
• 2018–2019: Concord Rangers (assistant manager)
• 2019–2020: Hemel Hempstead Town (assistant manager)
• 2022–: Sheppey United (player-manager)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:46, 27 October 2020 (UTC)

Midson was born on September 12th, 1983 in Stevenage, England. Midson started his career at Stevenage Borough before moving to Harlow Town and Hayes on loan spells.

Midson made his debut for Arlesey Town in 2004 and went on to play 37 times over two seasons with the club. In 2005, Midson signed for Dagenham & Redbridge where he spent one season before retiring from professional football in 2006.

After retirement, Midson took up the role of player-manager at Sheppey United and has since led them to the Conference Premier play-offs twice (2010 and 2013). Jack Midson played for a number of clubs in the lower leagues over the course of his career.

He was most successful with Concord Rangers, helping them to promotion to the National League South in 2018–19. His assistant manager role at Leatherhead ended after just one season and he is now manager of Hemel Hempstead Town.

41. Quaine Bartley

Career

• : Tottenham Hotspur
• : AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: AFC Wimbledon: 4: (0)
• 2021: → Cray Wanderers (loan): 4: (0)
• 2022: → Potters Bar Town (loan): 1: (0)
• 2023–: → Wingate & Finchley (loan): 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Quaine Bartley is a 19-year-old forward who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. He started his career with hometown club, Whittington FC, before joining Kettering Town in 2013.

Quaine made his debut for AFC Wimbledon in the Club's 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers on 3rd December 2017. In total, he has made 11 appearances for the Dons and scored one goal - against Plymouth Argyle on 18th February 2018.

Outside of football, Quaine is studying business at University College London (UCL). He enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing video games online when not training or playing matches. Quaine Bartley is a 24-year old defender who has played for Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Wimbledon.

Quaine started his senior career at AFC Wimbledon before spending two seasons on loan with Potters Bar Town and Wingate & Finchley. 

He made his debut for Tottenham in the Premier League against Liverpool in August 2021, and has since made four appearances for the club overall. Quaine is currently on loan with Cray Wanderers, where he has played four games thus far this season.

42. Dylan Adjei-Hersey

Career

• –2021: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: AFC Wimbledon: 2: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Merstham (loan): 35: (5)
• 2022–2023: → Eastbourne Borough (loan): 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:08, 13 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 00:15, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Dylan Adjei-Hersey is a 20-year old midfielder who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon. He made his debut for the Dons in February of this year, and has since played 10 games all season long.

Dylan is a product of the Arsenal youth academy, and had previously represented England at U16 level, as well as making two appearances for the U17s. His father was born in Ghana while his mother was born in Mauritius; they met while he was playing football on an exchange trip to Africa with Crystal Palace F.C.

In addition to his footballing skills, Dylan is also educated at University College London (UCL), where he studies business management. Dylan Adjei-Hersey is a young English footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon in the Professional Era. 

He has previously played for Merstham and Eastbourne Borough on loan, before joining AFC Wimbledon permanently in 2021.

Dylan Adjei-Hersey made his senior national team debut in August 2022 and has since featured regularly for England at U21 level. In total, he has scored three goals during his time with AFC Wimbledon.

43. Kwaku Frimpong

Career

• 2018–2021: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: AFC Wimbledon: 1: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Leatherhead (loan): 7: (0)
• 2022: → Carshalton Athletic (loan): 11: (0)
• 2022: → Dartford (loan): 1: (0)
• 2023–: → Potters Bar Town (loan): 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

Kwaku Frimpong is a Welsh footballer who currently plays for Potters Bar Town on loan from AFC Wimbledon. Kwaku Frimpong has been capped at youth level by Wales and made his senior debut in 2016.

Kwaku Frimpong is known for his energy and creativity on the pitch, which have seen him become a key player for both club and country over the past few years. 

In 2017, KwakuFrimpong helped AFC Wimbledon reach their first FA Cup Final in 37 years, where they lost to Manchester United 4-1 Kwaku Frimpong is a versatile forward who can play as either a central striker or on the left wing.

He began his career at AFC Wimbledon, where he made one appearance for the first team in 2018–19 season. He then moved to Leatherhead on loan in 2019–20 and scored seven goals in eleven appearances before returning to AFC Wimbledon. 

In 2020–21, Kwaku joined Carshalton Athletic on loan and scored one goal in eleven appearances before departing for Dartford later that year. Kwaku has since had spells with Potters Bar Town and finally returned to AFC Wimbledon this season where he has started all but one of their league games so far.

44. Anthony Hartigan

Midfielder

Career

• 2014–2017: AFC Wimbledon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2022: AFC Wimbledon: 118: (1)
• 2021: → Newport County (loan): 11: (0)
• 2022–: Mansfield Town: 14: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:20, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Anthony Hartigan was born on January 27, 2000 in Kingston-upon-Thames, England. He is a midfielder and currently plays for Mansfield Town. Anthony has represented the England U17s and England U19s team at various levels of international competition.

In October 2017, he signed his first professional contract with Mansfield Town after impressing during pre-season trials. 

Anthony is known for being hard working both on and off the pitch - having worked extensively with NVQ Level 2 coaching qualifications to help develop his skills as a footballer both technically and tactically.

Anthony is an ambitious player who aims to represent his country at senior level one day Anthony Hartigan is a professional footballer who played for AFC Wimbledon in the English Football League Championship, as well as Newport County on loan. 

He made his debut for Wimbledon in 2014 and went on to play 118 games for them over four seasons before joining Mansfield Town in 2020.

Hartigan has represented England at youth level and was called up to the senior squad by Gareth Southgate in March 2019 but did not make an appearance. 

He is known for his powerful shooting ability and aggression off the ball, which has seen him score 14 goals during his time with Mansfield Town so far.

45. Matt Tubbs

Forward

Career

• –2001: AFC Bournemouth
• 2001–2003: Bolton Wanderers
• 2003: AFC Bournemouth
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003: Dorchester Town: :
• 2003–2010: Salisbury City: 248: (108)
• 2008: → AFC Bournemouth (loan): 8: (1)
• 2010–2012: Crawley Town: 65: (49)
• 2012–2015: AFC Bournemouth: 38: (7)
• 2013–2014: → Rotherham United (loan): 17: (1)
• 2014: → Crawley Town (loan): 18: (8)
• 2014–2015: → AFC Wimbledon (loan): 22: (12)
• 2015–2016: Portsmouth: 39: (14)
• 2016: → Eastleigh (loan): 16: (2)
• 2016: Forest Green Rovers: 12: (2)
• 2016: → Woking (loan): 6: (3)
• 2016–2017: Sutton United: 5: (2)
• 2017: Eastleigh: 9: (2)
• 2017–2018: Havant & Waterlooville: 25: (7)
• 2017: → Weymouth (loan): 6: (1)
• 2018–2019: Gosport Borough: :
• 2022–: Bashley: :
• 2007: England C: 2: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 February 2022 (UTC)

Matt Tubbs is a former English footballer who played as a striker. He began his career at AFC Bournemouth, before moving to Bolton Wanderers in 2003. 

Tubbs then spent four seasons with Salisbury City, helping the club win promotion to Football League One in 2008–09 and reach FA Cup semi-finals that season.

In 2010, he joined Dorchester Town on a short-term contract; however, this was not successful and he later retired from football altogether after failing to find another club willing to take him on loan.

Tubbs has since taken up coaching duties with Bashley,[2] and also works as an assistant coach for England national under-17 team. Matt Tubbs is a talented left-back who has enjoyed success in the lower leagues.

Tubbs made his senior debut for England C in 2007, and went on to make two appearances for the national side. After leaving Crawley Town, Tubbs signed up with AFC Bournemouth on a season-long loan deal in 2014. 

He made 38 appearances for the Cherries before returning to Crawley at the end of that year. In 2016, Tubbs signed for Portsmouth on a free transfer, but he was released just months later after making only 14 appearances for them.

After spending time out on loan at Sutton United and Weymouth, Matt returned to Eastleigh ahead of their league campaign this year where he has been an ever present starter so far.. Matt is currently contracted until 2022 with Bashley.

46. Michael Smith

Forward

Career

• Wallsend Boys Club
• 2010–2011: Darlington
• 2010: → Workington (loan)
• 2011–2014: Charlton Athletic
• 2012: → Accrington Stanley (loan)
• 2012: → Newport County (loan)
• 2013: → Colchester United (loan)
• 2013–2014: → AFC Wimbledon (loan)
• 2014–2016: Swindon Town
• 2015–2016: → Barnsley (loan)
• 2016: → Portsmouth (loan)
• 2016–2017: Portsmouth
• 2017: → Northampton Town (loan)
• 2017–2018: Bury
• 2018–2022: Rotherham United
• 2022–: Sheffield Wednesday
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:57, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Michael Smith is a English striker who plays for Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith started his career with Wallsend Boys Club and went on to play for West Ham United, Plymouth Argyle, AFC Wimbledon and Sheffield Wednesday.

Michael Smith has been capped at England U21 level as well as making one appearance for the senior side in 2011. 

In 2013, Michael Smith signed for AFC Wimbledon where he enjoyed two successful seasons before moving to Sheffield Wednesday in January 2017 Michael Smith is a midfielder who has played for several clubs in England.

He started his career at Darlington, where he made 37 appearances over six seasons. After leaving Darlington, Michael moved to Workington on loan before joining Colchester United on another loan spell the next season. 

In 2013, Michael signed with AFC Wimbledon on a short-term deal and helped them win promotion to the Premier League the following year.

The next year, Michael joined Swindon Town and spent two seasons there before moving to Barnsley in 2016; he spent one season there before returning to Rotherham United in 2017 as their new captain. 

Michael will be playing for Sheffield Wednesday until 2022 after signing a contract extension with them earlier this month.

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47. Jason Goodliffe

Jason Goodliffe is an American author and journalist. He has written books about history, travel, and foodpairing. Jason also contributes to publications like The New York Times and National Geographic.

His work has been featured on PBS and NPR. In 2008, he co-authored a cookbook with his wife Tessa Goodliff called "The Great British Baking Book." Jason currently lives in London with his family . Jason Goodliffe is the new head basketball coach at his alma mater, Hillsboro.

Jason Goodliffe played for Hillsboro from 1998 to 2002 and was a two-time all-conference player and Academic All American. Before becoming the head coach at Hillsboro, Jason Goodliffe spent four seasons as an assistant coach at South Carolina State where he helped lead the Bulldogs to two NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013 and 2014.

In 2017, Jason Goodliffe was named head men’s basketball coach at Gardner-Webb University after spending one year as an assistant coach with the Runnin’ Rebels in North Carolina. 

With over 20 years of coaching experience under his belt, Jason Goodliffe is poised to take Hillsoo back to prominence on both the national stage and within their conference standings; looking forward to watching him work.

48. Marcus Gayle

Forward

Career

• 1988–1994: Brentford
• 1990: → KuPS (loan)
• 1994–2001: Wimbledon
• 2001: Rangers
• 2001–2005: Watford
• 2005–2006: Brentford
• 2006–2007: Aldershot Town
• 2007–2008: AFC Wimbledon
• 1988: England U18
• 1998–2000: Jamaica
• 2012–2014: Staines Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Marcus Gayle is a former professional footballer who played for Brentford. Marcus Gayle was born on September 27, 1970 in Hammersmith, England. 

Marcus Gayle began his career with Brentford in 1988 and went on to score 156 goals over the course of 22 appearances for the club during his senior career.

In 1994, Marcus Gayle retired from football after playing for Brentford and he currently works as an ambassador for the team. 

Marcus Anthony Gayle is married with two children and he enjoys spending time with his family away from football matches Marcus Gayle is a Jamaican professional footballer who currently plays for AFC Wimbledon in the League One.

Marcus Gayle began his career at English club Crystal Palace, spending two seasons there before joining Watford in 2001. 

After leaving Watford, Gayle spent four years with Brentford before moving to Aldershot Town in 2007 where he made over 100 appearances during his two spells with the club. 

In 2012, Gayle was appointed manager of Staines Town and led them to promotion from National League South that season.

He left Staines after one year to take up a role as head coach at Manchester United's U-18 team.

Also Played For: brentford f.c

49. Kevin Cooper

Career

• 1993–1995: Derby County
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–1997: Derby County: 2: (0)
• 1997: → Stockport County (loan): 12: (3)
• 1997–2001: Stockport County: 155: (18)
• 2001–2002: Wimbledon: 51: (13)
• 2002–2005: Wolverhampton Wanderers: 62: (9)
• 2004: → Sunderland (loan): 1: (0)
• 2004: → Norwich City (loan): 10: (0)
• 2005–2008: Cardiff City: 40: (2)
• 2006: → Yeovil Town (loan): 4: (0)
• 2007: → Walsall (loan): 7: (0)
• 2007: → Tranmere Rovers (loan): 4: (0)
• 2008: Chesterfield: 7: (1)
• 2008–2009: Newport County: 33: (2)
• 2010–2011: Neath: 33: (2)
• Total: : 404: (50)
• 2012–2014: Cardiff City U21
• 2014–2015: Servette
• 2015–2016: Wil
• 2019: ATM FA
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:28, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

Kevin Cooper is a midfielder who has played for Derby County and Stockport County in the English Premier League. He made his debut for Derby in 1993 and went on to play 155 games for them over two spells between 1997 and 2001.

After leaving Stockport, he spent time on loan at Wimbledon before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2002 where he remained until 2005. He has since retired from football but continues to work as a coach with his current club Rushden & Diamonds. Cooper started his managerial career at Cardiff City U21 in 2012.

Cooper was appointed manager of Servette in 2014, but left the club after just one season. Cooper then took over as manager of Wil for the 2019 season and has so far enjoyed a good start to his stint with the side.

Final Words

. . The best players to have played for AFC Wimbledon over the years include, Alan Mullery, Neal Ardley and Adebayo Akinfenwa.