Efl League Two Best Players of All Time

The English Football League Two is the third and lowest division of the English Football League, yet remains an integral part of the football league system. Established in 2004-05, it was formerly known as The Football League Two until 2016 when a rebrand saw its name change to what we know today. This competition has proven to be hugely popular among fans across England due to its exciting matches and competitive nature between teams vying for promotion into higher divisions. With several teams aiming for success each season, EFL League Two provides plenty of entertainment both on and off the pitch.

1. Max Clark

SBV Vitesse

Career

• –2006: Barham Boys Club
• 2006–2014: Hull City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–2018: Hull City: 27: (0)
• 2016: → Cambridge United (loan): 9: (0)
• 2016–2017: → Cambridge United (loan): 27: (1)
• 2018–2021: Vitesse: 46: (2)
• 2021: Hull City: 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: Fleetwood Town: 10: (0)
• 2022: Rochdale: 23: (1)
• 2022–: Stevenage: 5: (1)
• 2010–2012: England U16: 12: (0)
• 2012: England U17: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:17, 23 August 2022 (UTC)

Max Clark is a 26-year old defender and midfielder with English club Stevenage. He began his career at Barham Boys Club in 2006, before signing for Championship side Preston North End in 2009.

In January of 2018, he joined Dutch side Vitesse on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. Max has represented England at under-19 level, as well as appearing for the country's U21 squad during the 2017 UEFA European Under 21 Championship qualification campaign.

He made his debut for Stevenage in February of 2018 against Millwall FC, playing 61 minutes before being substituted off due to injury.. In March of 2018 he scored his first goal for the club against Cheltenham Town FC; netting from close range after receiving a pass from Bradley Dack.

On 8th May 2018 Max was named man of the match following another impressive performance against Cheltenham Town FC scoring one goal and setting up another.

In December of that same year he signed a new 3+1 years contract with Stevenage until 2022 which shows how highly they rate him.

2. Dynel Simeu

Career

• 2021–2022: Southampton
• 2022–: Southampton
• 2022: → Carlisle United (loan)
• 2022–2023: → Tranmere Rovers (loan)
• 2023–: → Morecambe (loan)
• 2018–2019: England U17
• 2019: England U18
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:32, 30 December 2022 (UTC)

Dynel Simeu is a young defender who currently plays for Morecambe on loan from Southampton. Dynel was born in Cameroon and came to England at the age of six.

He started his career at Plymouth Argyle before joining Southampton in 2016. Dynel has made one appearance for the English national team, coming on as a substitute against Scotland in November 2018.

Dynel is known for his powerful tackling and solid defensive play Dynel Simeu is a talented young defender who has been playing for Southampton since the summer of 2022. 

Dynel played on loan at Tranmere Rovers in the early part of 2022 and was very impressive, helping them to promotion from League Two that season.

In 2023, Dynel moved up a division to Morecambe where he continued his good form and helped them gain promotion back to League One that season. 

Dynel has represented England at U17 level and U18 level, both times being successful with the younger sides. He looks like he could have a bright future ahead of him as a professional footballer.

Also Played For: efl league one, morecambe fc

3. Richard Smallwood

Blackburn Rovers F.C.

Career

• ?–2010: Middlesbrough
• 2010–2014: Middlesbrough
• 2014: → Rotherham United (loan)
• 2014–2017: Rotherham United
• 2016–2017: → Scunthorpe United (loan)
• 2017–2020: Blackburn Rovers
• 2020–2022: Hull City
• 2022–: Bradford City
• 2008: England U18
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:42, 9 November 2022 (UTC)

Richard Smallwood is a midfielder for Bradford City. He was born in Redcar, England on December 29th 1990 and began his career at Middlesbrough. After making over 100 appearances for the club, he joined Bradford City in January 2017.

In total, Richard has made over 230 appearances in the English football league system and international level for both England U21s and The full national team Richard Smallwood is a versatile player who can play in any midfield position.

He started his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Rotherham United on loan in 2014. In 2017, he joined Blackburn Rovers and played 78 games for them over two seasons before joining. 

Hull City the following year. He has also featured for England U18s and Bradford City during his time at professional level.

Richard Smallwood is an experienced player with plenty of experience in the English league system.

Also Played For: rotherham united f.c

4. Stevie Mallan

Hibernian F.C.

Career

• 2014–2017: St Mirren
• 2017–2018: Barnsley
• 2018–2021: Hibernian
• 2021: → Yeni Malatyaspor (loan)
• 2021–2022: Yeni Malatyaspor
• 2022–: Salford City
• 2017–2018: Scotland U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:00, 30 June 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20

Stevie Mallan is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Salford City. At St Mirren, Mallan made over 100 appearances in all competitions and helped the club win promotion to the Scottish Premiership in 2016.

He transferred to League One side Swindon Town on 31 January 2018 and made his debut two weeks later against Rochdale United. After making 10 appearances for Swindon, Mallan was loaned out to National League North side York City until the end of the season on 18 May 2018.

On 11 July 2018, Mallan returned to Swindon Town after agreeing a permanent contract with the club earlier that month. 

In total, he has played 49 times for Scotland at youth level between U17s and U21s levels before making his senior international debut in November 2017 against Slovakia. Stevie Mallan's father is also a football player; he played professionally for Airdriein Thistle.

Also Played For: st mirren f.c

5. Omar Bogle

Cardiff City F.C.

Career

• 2007–2009: West Bromwich Albion
• 2009–2011: Birmingham City
• 2011–2012: Celtic
• 2012: Hinckley United
• 2012–2015: Solihull Moors
• 2015–2017: Grimsby Town
• 2017: Wigan Athletic
• 2017–2020: Cardiff City
• 2018: Peterborough United (loan)
• 2018–2019: Birmingham City (loan)
• 2019: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2020: ADO Den Haag (loan)
• 2020–2021: Charlton Athletic
• 2021–2022: Doncaster Rovers
• 2022: Hartlepool United
• 2022: Newport County
• 2014: England C
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:47, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Omar Hanif Bogle is a 29-year-old English striker who currently plays for Newport County. Omar started his career at West Bromwich Albion before moving to Birmingham City in 2009.

He spent two seasons with the Blues, scoring 16 goals in 73 appearances. In 2011, Omar joined Celtic and made an immediate impact, netting 17 times in 43 matches over two years with the Scottish club.

On 1 July 2016, it was announced that Bogle had signed for League One side Newport County on a three-year contract. 

The forward has since scored 12 goals in 31 appearances for Newport County and helped them secure promotion to League Two as champions at the end of the 2017–18 season.

Born into a Muslim family, Omar made headlines after he refused to shake hands with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during their Premier League match on 13 December 2018 due to what he saw as Mourinho's treatment of players from ethnic minorities.

Also Played For: grimsby town f.c, birmingham city

6. Luke Jephcott

Career

• 2007–2013: Wendron United
• 2013–2014: Helston Athletic
• 2014–2019: Plymouth Argyle
• 2018–: Plymouth Argyle
• 2019–2020: → Truro City (loan)
• 2022–: → Swindon Town (loan)
• 2018–2019: Wales U19
• 2020–: Wales U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:51, 30 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Luke Jephcott was born on 26 January 2000 in Aberystwyth, Wales. He is currently a forward for Swindon Town on loan from Plymouth Argyle and has played for Wendron United as a youngster.

Luke is 5ft 10in tall and can play either as an attacking midfielder or forward. In 2013, he represented Wales at under-16 level and helped the team win the European Under-17 Championship that year alongside players like Harry Kane and Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur FC.

On 20 November 2017, Luke made his debut for Swindon Town in their 3–1 home victory against Rochdale AFC.

He signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Swindon Town in February 2018 following impressive displays since joining on loan from Plymouth Argyle.

Luke Jephcott is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Plymouth Argyle. He has represented Wales at under-19 and under-21 level. Luke started his career with Helston Athletic, before moving to Plymouth Argyle in 2018.

In 2019 he joined Truro City on loan, and made 18 appearances for the club before returning to Argyle later that year. Luke is well known for his long range shooting ability, which he uses often to score goals from distance. 

He also has strong passing abilities which help him create chances for others in the team; this was evident during both of his seasons at Truro City so far. 

While playing football professionally is obviously an important part of Luke's life, it's not the only thing he cares about - he also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and participating in various sports activities outdoors (including basketball).

As one of the younger players currently playing in England's top flight leagues, Luke continues to develop as a player and hopefully continue making contributions towards Welsh internationals down the line too.

Also Played For: swindon town f.c

7. Matty Longstaff

Aberdeen F.C.

Career

• 2019: Newcastle United
• 2019–: Newcastle United
• 2021:  Aberdeen (loan)
• 2022:  Mansfield Town (loan)
• 2022–2023:  Colchester United (loan)
• 2019: England U20

Matty Longstaff is a midfielder for Newcastle United. He was born on March 21, 2000 in Rotherham, England. He made his professional debut with Newcastle in the EFL Cup against Bristol City on October 7th of 2018.

Midfielder Matty has represented England at U16 and U17 level before making his debut for the senior national team on November 13th of 2017 against Bulgaria. 

His younger brother Callum is also a footballer and currently plays as a defender for Gainsborough Trinity FC Matty Longstaff is a versatile midfielder who can play in any of the three midfield positions.

He has played for Newcastle United, Aberdeen and Colchester United on loan, and won two caps for England U20. Matty Longstaff is an attacking player with good passing skills and ability to create chances for others.

Also Played For: newcastle united f.c., newcastle united f.c

8. Tommy Smith

Colorado Rapids

Career

• 2006: North Shore United
• 2006–2007: Ipswich Town
• 2007–2018: Ipswich Town
• 2008: Stevenage Borough (loan)
• 2010: Brentford (loan)
• 2011: Colchester United (loan)
• 2018–2019: Colorado Rapids
• 2020: Sunderland
• 2020: Colchester United
• 2007: England U17
• 2008: England U18
• 2012: New Zealand U23
• 2010: New Zealand
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:25, 15 May 2022(UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18

Tommy Smith is a central defender who currently plays for Colchester United. He began his career with Crewe Alexandra before moving to Ipswich Town in 2006.

After making over 100 appearances for Ipswich, he signed for Colchester United in January of 2016. Tommy Smith has represented England at under-21 level and was called up to the senior team for the first time in October of 2017, but did not make an appearance.

With experience playing at both club level and international level, Tommy Smith is considered one of the most promising defenders in English football today Tommy Smith is a versatile midfielder who has played for Ipswich Town, Brentford, Colchester United and Colorado Rapids in his senior career.

He was called up to the England U18 team in 2008 and made three appearances before being dropped later that year. He went on to play for New Zealand at youth level and helped the side win two international tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup where they reached the semi-finals. 

In August 2020 he signed with Sunderland but hasn't featured for them yet due to an injury sustained during pre-season matches.

Tommy is set to make his debut for Colchester United later this month after recovering from his injury and could be a key player in their promotion challenge next season.

Also Played For: ipswich fc

9. Jon Guthrie

Livingston F.C.

Career

• 2001–2008: Pewsey Vale
• 2008–2012: Pewsey Vale
• 2012–2017: Crewe Alexandra
• 2012: Leek Town (loan)
• 2017–2019: Walsall
• 2019–2021: Livingston
• 2021: Northampton Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:39, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Guthrie started his career at hometown club, Devizes Town. In 2012, Guthrie joined Northampton Town and has since made over 100 appearances for the club.

Guthrie is a versatile defender who can also play as a forward or midfielder when needed. He was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year for 2016-17 season and has been nominated for this award again in 2017-18 season so far.

In May 2018 he signed a new contract with Northampton Town until 2022 Jon Guthrie began his career at local side Pewsey Vale, before joining Crewe Alexandra in 2008. He made 122 appearances for the Alex over three seasons, scoring 10 goals.

In 2012, Guthrie was loaned out to Leek Town, where he enjoyed some success and won promotion to the Conference Premier with them. He returned to Crewe Alexandra in 2016 but left the following year after failing to agree a new contract with the club.

After spells with Walsall and Livingston, Jon retuned to Northampton Town in January 2021 and has since played 69 times for them withoutscoring.

Also Played For: northampton town f.c, crewe alexandra f.c

10. Stephen Quinn

Burton Albion F.C.

Career

• 2005: St Patrick's Athletic
• 2004–2005: St Patrick's Athletic
• 2005–2012: Sheffield United
• 2005–2006: Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
• 2006: Rotherham United (loan)
• 2012–2015: Hull City
• 2015–2018: Reading
• 2018–2021: Burton Albion
• 2021: Mansfield Town (loan)
• 2021:  Mansfield Town
• 2007–2008: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2013–2016: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:42, 8 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Quinn is a midfielder who has played for Mansfield Town in the Football League. Quinn was born on 1 April 1986 in Dublin, Ireland. Quinn started his career at St Patrick's Athletic before moving to Mansfield Town in 2013.

In 2013, Quinn helped Mansfield win promotion to the Football League Championship after winning the FA Trophy that year. 

Quinn made his debut for the Republic of Ireland national team in October 2014 and has since represented them at the international level several times including UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying games against Wales and Scotland as well as friendlies against Italy and Spain respectively.

He is currently contracted to Mansfield until 2019.[3] Quinn can play either midfield or defense.] Stephen Jude Quinn is an Irish international footballer who plays for the English club Mansfield Town, making him eligible to represent both countries internationally.

Also Played For: sheffield united f.c

11. Jason Lowe

Bolton Wanderers F.C.

Career

• 2003–2010: Blackburn Rovers
• 2010–2017: Blackburn Rovers
• 2011: → Oldham Athletic (loan)
• 2017–2018: Birmingham City
• 2018–2020: Bolton Wanderers
• 2020–: Salford City
• 2011: England U20
• 2011–2013: England U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:19, 29 October 2022 (UTC)

Lowe is a versatile defender who has played in midfield and at right back for Blackburn Rovers. He joined Salford City on loan from Blackburn Rovers in January 2019.

Lowe made his debut for England under-19s in March 2017, playing against Sweden. Jason Lowe was born and raised in Wigan, Lancashire and attended Crofts School.

Lowe was called up to the England U21 squad by Gareth Southgate for their match against Bulgaria U21 on 6 November 2018. On 21 November 2018 he made his international debut as a substitute in the 84th minute of the 3–1 win over Slovakia U21.

Jason Lowe represented Great Britain at youth level including appearances at the European Under-17 Football Championship (2011), UEFA European Under-18 Football Championship (2012) and Olympic Games London 2012[8], where he won gold with Team GB losing 1–0 to Spain u23s.

Also Played For: blackburn rovers f.c

12. Jon Nolan

Ipswich Town F.C.

Career

• 2000–2011: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2011–2013: Stockport County: 62: (3)
• 2013–2016: Lincoln City: 73: (6)
• 2015–2016: → Wrexham (loan): 6: (0)
• 2016: Grimsby Town: 18: (4)
• 2016–2017: Chesterfield: 30: (1)
• 2017–2018: Shrewsbury Town: 43: (9)
• 2018–2022: Ipswich Town: 61: (8)
• 2022: Bristol Rovers: 1: (0)
• 2022–: Tranmere Rovers: 1: (0)
• 2014: England C: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:11, 31 January 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:02, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

Jon Nolan was born on April 22nd, 1992 in Huyton, England. He started his career at Everton where he made 141 appearances between the ages of 16 and 21.

In 2011, Nolan signed for Tranmere Rovers and has since played 142 games for them. He is currently contracted to Tranmere until 2020 and has made 11 appearances this season as a substitute goalkeeper.

Jon Nolan is one of the most technically gifted midfielders in English football and can play anywhere across the pitch including defensive midfield or as an attacking midfielder. 

His strengths lie in his passing ability and dribbling skills which allow him to create chances for teammates either from open play or off set pieces.

Despite being 31 years old, Jon Nolan remains a key player for Tranmere who are fighting relegation from League One this season.

13. Arthur Okonkwo

Career

• –: Hampstead Academy
• –2009: Lindus Park
• 2009–2021: Arsenal
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Arsenal: 0: (0)
• 2022–: → Crewe Alexandra (loan): 23: (0)
• 2016–2017: England U16: 2: (0)
• 2017–2018: England U17: 3: (0)
• 2018–2019: England U18: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:57, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Arthur Okonkwo is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Crewe Alexandra on loan from Arsenal. Arthur was born in London, England in 2001 and started playing football at the age of six.

He has played for various youth teams before making his debut with Arsenal's first team in 2018. Okonkwo has represented England at various youth levels and was called up to the senior national side in 2019 but did not make an appearance.

In October 2022, Arthur made his professional debut with Crewe Alexandra on loan from Arsenal Arthur Okonkwo is a 19-year old English footballer who currently plays for Arsenal. He has youth career with Hampstead Academy and Lindus Park before signing for Arsenal in 2009.

Arthur played mainly as a defender during his time at Arsenal but has also featured in midfield and forward positions on occasion. In 2017, he was called up to the England U17 squad where he made 3 appearances before being named captain of the side later that year. 

He was part of the England team that won the European U19 Championship in Bulgaria earlier this year, starting all 5 games as they topped their group ahead of Spain and Italy respectively.

Arthur is currently contracted to play for Arsenal until 2021 but could be loaned out again next season if required by Arsene Wenger; he has previously been loaned out to Crewe Alexandra (in 2016) and Reading (in 2018).

14. Luke Chambers

Ipswich Town F.C.

Career

• 2001–2003: Northampton Town
• 2003–2007: Northampton Town
• 2007–2012: Nottingham Forest
• 2012–2021: Ipswich Town
• 2021: Colchester United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:42, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

Chambers started his career at Middlesbrough and after making over 100 appearances for the club, he was signed by Ipswich Town in 2013. 

Chambers has won two Premier League titles with Ipswich Town (2015, 2017), as well as the FA Cup (2016) and EFL Cup (2017).

He represented England at youth level before making his senior debut in 2010. Chambers announced his retirement from professional football on 2 December 2018 following 18 seasons playing professionally Chambers started his career at Northampton Town, before moving to Nottingham Forest in 2007.

Chambers was a regular for both clubs during his time there, making 376 appearances and scoring 18 goals. Chambers joined Ipswich Town on a free transfer in 2012 and made 32 appearances over two seasons with them before signing for Colchester United in January 2021.

15. Alan Judge

Ipswich Town F.C.

Career

• 2005–2006: St Joseph's Boys
• 2006–2008: Blackburn Rovers
• 2008–2011: Blackburn Rovers
• 2009: → Plymouth Argyle (loan)
• 2009–2010: → Plymouth Argyle (loan)
• 2010–2011: → Notts County (loan)
• 2011–2013: Notts County
• 2013–2014: Blackburn Rovers
• 2014: → Brentford (loan)
• 2014–2019: Brentford
• 2019–2021: Ipswich Town
• 2021–: Colchester United
• 2004–2005: Republic of Ireland U17
• 2005–2006: Republic of Ireland U18
• 2006–2007: Republic of Ireland U19
• 2007–2010: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2008: Republic of Ireland U23
• 2016–2019: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:34, 15 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Alan Judge is an attacking midfielder who has played for Colchester United since 2016. He started his career at Blackburn Rovers in 2008, and then spent time at Blackpool before moving to Colchester United in 2016.

Alan Judge has represented Ireland at Under-21 level, making 36 appearances and scoring eight goals. His main attributes are speed and dribbling ability, which have led him to be a regular starter for Colchester United so far this season.

Alan Judge is known as a hard worker on the pitch, always looking to help out his team by running forward or putting in good passes from the midfield area.

With just over half of the season remaining, it's likely that Alan Judge will keep playing for Colcester United until the end of the season - even if they do struggle down the stretch.

Also Played For: brentford f.c

16. Luke Bolton

Luton Town F.C.

Career

• –2018: Manchester City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–2022: Manchester City: 0: (0)
• 2019: → Wycombe Wanderers (loan): 10: (0)
• 2019–2020: → Luton Town (loan): 24: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Dundee United (loan): 24: (1)
• 2022–: Salford City: 37: (1)
• 2019: England U20: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:52, 7 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:51, 20 November 2019 (UTC)

Luke Bolton was born in Stockport, England on 7 October 1999. He is a winger and full-back who currently plays for Salford City. Bolton has played for Manchester United U21s, Wigan Athletic U23s, Middlesbrough U21s and Preston North End's Development Squad.

In January 2019 he joined League Two side Salford City on loan until the end of the season. Bolton made his professional debut with United in February 2016 against.

Sunderland coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute to make his first team debut at age 16 years and 347 days old; this makes him the second youngest player ever to appear in an English league match behind Adnan Januzaj (16 years 327 days).

On 10 September 2018 he scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 victory over Oxford United.[4] Bolton represented England at under-18 level before switching allegiances to Scotland when he made his senior international debut aged 18 months old.

In March 2019 Luke won Scottish Football Writers' Association Young Player of the Year award after scoring 15 goals during Salford’s promotion campaign including braces against Carlisle United.

17. Reo Griffiths

Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy

Career

• 2015–2018: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2018: Olympique Lyonnais
• 2018–2022: Lyon II
• 2022: Doncaster Rovers
• 2017: England U17
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:53, 19 April 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09

Reo Griffiths is a forward who currently plays for Doncaster Rovers. He was born on June 27th, 2000 in Highgate, England and stands at 1.80m (5ft 11in).

Reo started his career with local team Watford before moving to Championship side Ipswich Town in 2016. After unsuccessful trials with Bristol City and Nottingham Forest, he joined Doncaster Rovers ahead of the 2017-2018 season.

In total, Reo has made 36 appearances for Doncaster scoring 5 goals along the way - including 2 during their promotion campaign from League One last season. 

Reo is eligible to represent either Jamaica or England at international level but has yet to make an appearance for either country's senior team.

although he did feature prominently for the U20s during their victorious World Cup campaign earlier this year. Despite being just 22 years old, there are high hopes that Reo will develop into one of English football's brightest stars in coming years.

18. Lawrence Vigouroux

Everton de Viña del Mar

Career

• 2012: Brentford
• 2012–2013: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2014–2016: Liverpool
• 2013–2014: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2013–2014: Hyde (loan)
• 2014–2016: Liverpool
• 2015–2016: Swindon Town (loan)
• 2016–2019: Swindon Town
• 2018: Waterford (loan)
• 2019: Everton de Viña del Mar
• 2020: Leyton Orient
• 2013: Chile U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:25, 6 August 2022 (UTC)

Lawrence Vigouroux is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Leyton Orient. He made his professional debut in 2012 with Brentford, and has since played for various other English clubs including Gillingham, Charlton Athletic, Swindon Town and MK Dons.

In 2015, he joined Swindon Town on loan and helped the club avoid relegation from the Football League Championship. He returned to Lorient in 2016 but struggled to hold down a regular place in the team and was released at the end of that season. 

Since 2018, he has been playing for French side FC Istres-Chevigny Lawrence Vigouroux has been a regular for Tottenham Hotspur since joining in 2013, making 86 appearances and scoring 19 goals.

He made his international debut for Chile U20 in 2013 and has continued to play for them at senior level. Lawrence is known as an industrious midfielder who works tirelessly off the ball.

Also Played For: leyton orient f.c

19. Adam Lewis

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• –2019: Liverpool
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Liverpool: 0: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Amiens (loan): 9: (0)
• 2021: → Plymouth Argyle (loan): 20: (1)
• 2021–2022: → Livingston (loan): 9: (0)
• 2022–: → Newport County (loan): 16: (1)
• 2014: England U16: 2: (0)
• 2015: England U17: 5: (2)
• 2018: England U19: 6: (0)
• 2018: England U20: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:05, 7 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:05, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

Adam Lewis is a left-back and wing-back who currently plays for Newport County on loan from Liverpool. Lewis made his professional debut with Liverpool in 2019, starting in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Before joining Liverpool, Lewis had a successful youth career at clubs such as Derby County and Swansea City. Lewis has represented England at various levels up to the U19s level, where he most recently competed at the European U19 Championship this year.

Outside of football, Lewis enjoys playing musical instruments including guitar and drums – something that can be seen during his appearances on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. 

Adam Lewis is a talented midfielder who has played for Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle in the English Premier League.

He represented England at youth levels before making his senior international debut in 2018. Adam Lewis is an attacking midfielder with excellent dribbling skills, which makes him very dangerous on the ball. 

He has been loaned out to Livingston and Newport County during his time at Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle, respectively, showcasing his versatility as a player.

Adam Lewis is expected to feature prominently for England when they compete in the 2020 European Championships qualification process.

20. Ethan Galbraith

Salford City F.C.

Career

• : Carnmoney Colts
• : Ballyclare Comrades
• : Glentoran
• : Crusaders
• –2017: Linfield
• 2017–2019: Manchester United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Manchester United: 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Doncaster Rovers (loan): 33: (1)
• 2022–: → Salford City (loan): 15: (4)
• 2016–2017: Northern Ireland U17: 5: (0)
• 2018: Northern Ireland U19: 3: (0)
• 2019–: Northern Ireland U21: 19: (1)
• 2019–: Northern Ireland: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:36, 7 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:54, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

Ethan Galbraith is a Northern Irish youth player who has represented Manchester United and Salford City on loan from each other this season. Ethan was born in Glengormley, Northern Ireland in 2001 and started playing football for Carnmoney Colts at the age of six.

He then joined Ballyclare Comrades before signing for Manchester United U18s in November 2017. Ethan made his first-team debut for Manchester United against Derby County during the EFL Cup in October 2018 Ethan Galbraith is a Northern Ireland footballer who plays for Manchester United.

Ethan Galbraith started his career with Linfield before joining Manchester United in 2017. Ethan Galbraith has represented Northern Ireland at U17 and U19 levels, scoring three goals in total. Ethan Galbraith made his debut for the senior team in 2019 against Estonia and he played two more games that year as well.

In 2020, Ethan Galbraith joined Doncaster Rovers on loan where he helped them to secure promotion to League One from League Two that season. 

After completing his loan spell with Doncaster, EthanGalbreth returned to Manchester United but was immediately loaned out again this time to Salford City until the end of the 2021-22 season.

EthanGalbreth rejoined Manchester United for the 2022-23 season and has since appeared mostly as a substitute for the Red Devils’ first-team squad however he did make one start towards the end of last term which ended in relegation back down to League One.

At the international level, EthanGabreth has been capped five times by Northern Ireland at U17s and U19s levels respectively though he hasn't featured much lately due to injury concerns.

Overall, Ethan Galbreth is an exciting young talent who is still developing as a player which makes him even more valuable going forward.

21. Tommy Rowe

Bristol City Football Club

Career

• 2002–2003: Manchester United
• 2003–2007: Stockport County
• 2007–2009: Stockport County
• 2009–2014: Peterborough United
• 2014–2016: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2015: → Scunthorpe United (loan)
• 2016: → Doncaster Rovers (loan)
• 2016–2019: Doncaster Rovers
• 2019–2021: Bristol City
• 2021–: Doncaster Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:29, 15 August 2022 (UTC)

Tommy Rowe is a midfielder for Doncaster Rovers. He first started playing football at Wythenshawe Primary School, before joining Peterborough United's youth system in 2004.

Rowe made his senior debut for Peterborough in 2007, and has since appeared in over 150 matches for the club, scoring 10 goals. 

In 2011, Rowe joined Doncaster on a free transfer after being released by Peterborough United following their relegation from League One. Tommy Rowe is a former English footballer who played for Manchester United and Stockport County.

After leaving Manchester United, Rowe moved to Stockport County where he spent two seasons before moving on to Peterborough United in 2009. 

After two seasons with Peterborough, Rowe signed for Wolves in 2014 but only made 17 appearances over three years at the club. In 2016, Rowe joined Doncaster Rovers on loan where he made 118 appearances over the next three years before returning to Bristol City in 2019.

With 45 career appearances and 8 goals under his belt, Tommy Rowe will be looking to add more silverware with Doncaster this season.

Also Played For: stockport county f.c

22. Adam Clayton

Birmingham City F.C.

Career

• 1996–2008: Manchester City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2010: Manchester City: 0: (0)
• 2009–2010: → Carlisle United (loan): 28: (1)
• 2010: → Leeds United (loan): 2: (0)
• 2010–2012: Leeds United: 45: (6)
• 2010–2011: → Peterborough United (loan): 7: (0)
• 2011: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 6: (1)
• 2012–2014: Huddersfield Town: 85: (11)
• 2014–2020: Middlesbrough: 213: (1)
• 2020–2021: Birmingham City: 14: (0)
• 2022–: Doncaster Rovers: 33: (0)
• 2009: England U20: 4: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:35, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

Adam Clayton started his career with Manchester City, where he won a Premier League championship in 2008. In December 2016, Clayton moved to Doncaster Rovers as a free agent.

He is known for being an integral part of the midfield for teams like Manchester United and Middlesbrough.

Clayton was born on January 14th 1989 in Manchester, England and has 5ft 9in tall stature which makes him an excellent midfielder or defender when playing football professionally.

Adam Clayton currently plays for Doncaster Rovers in the Football League Championship after signing from Middlesbrough earlier this year. 

Adam Clayton is a retired English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He began his career at Manchester City, before moving to Carlisle United on loan in 2009.

After leaving Leeds United in 2010, he signed for Huddersfield Town and went on to make 85 appearances over the next three seasons. 

In 2014, Clayton joined Middlesbrough where he remained until 2020, winning 213 league games during that time and being named Premier League Player of the Year twice (2014-15 & 2017-18).

On 30 November 2018, it was announced that he had retired from playing football due to injury. He subsequently took up a position with Birmingham City as their new assistant manager effective 1 January 2021. 

Adam has also represented England at youth level and made 4 appearances for the U20s in 2009.

23. Matt Smith

Millwall F.C.

Career

• 2006–2007: Cheltenham Town
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2009: New Mills: 23: (13)
• 2010–2011: Redditch United: 11: (9)
• 2010: → Littleton (loan): 3: (9)
• 2010: Droylsden: 2: (2)
• 2011: Solihull Moors: 14: (12)
• 2011–2013: Oldham Athletic: 62: (9)
• 2012: → Macclesfield Town (loan): 8: (1)
• 2013–2014: Leeds United: 42: (12)
• 2014–2017: Fulham: 50: (9)
• 2014–2015: → Bristol City (loan): 14: (7)
• 2017–2019: Queens Park Rangers: 92: (21)
• 2019–2022: Millwall: 91: (17)
• 2022–: Salford City: 37: (13)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:43, 30 December 2022 (UTC)

Matt Smith is a 33-year-old striker who currently plays for Salford City. Matt started his career at Cheltenham Town, before moving onto Millwall and then Fulham.

He has represented England at Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 levels, as well as making one appearance for the senior team in 2012. In 2015, he joined Sheffield United on loan but failed to make an impact and was subsequently released by Fulham later that year.

After failing to find any permanent clubs following his release from Fulham, Smith signed for National League side Wrexham in 2017 where he made 23 appearances before being released at the end of the season. 

He then moved back up north to play for Salford City ahead of their inaugural season in the English Football League Two in 2018–19.

Matt's most successful spell came during his time with Sheffield United where he scored 24 goals in 94 appearances between 2015 and 2017.

24. James Perch

Scunthorpe United F.C.

Career

• 1996–2004: Nottingham Forest
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2010: Nottingham Forest: 190: (12)
• 2010–2013: Newcastle United: 65: (1)
• 2013–2015: Wigan Athletic: 82: (3)
• 2015–2018: Queens Park Rangers: 74: (0)
• 2018–2020: Scunthorpe United: 71: (3)
• 2020–: Mansfield Town: 52: (4)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:06, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

James Perch is a defender who was signed by Newcastle United in 2012. He made his debut for the club in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool and has since played over 100 games for them, winning promotion from the Championship in 2016/17.

In January 2019, he joined Mansfield Town on loan until the end of the season. James is married with two children and lives near Mansfield with his wife and two young boys.

He originally started playing football at Nottingham Forest before moving to Mansfield Town where he progressed through their academy system.

James Perch started his career at Nottingham Forest, playing 190 games for the club before moving to Newcastle United in 2004. 

After two seasons with Newcastle, he moved on to Wigan Athletic where he played 82 games and scored three goals. In 2013, James signed for Queens Park Rangers after being released by Wigan Athletic.

He stayed with QPR until 2015 when he joined Scunthorpe United. James then transferred back to England and signed for Mansfield Town in 2016 where he has since made 52 appearances and scoring four goals. 

The defender is currently contracted to Mansfield until 2020 but is rumoured to be considering a move away from the club at the end of the season.

25. Jacob Maddox

Southampton F.C. under-23

Career

• –2013: Bristol City
• 2013–2018: Chelsea
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–2020: Chelsea: 0: (0)
• 2018–2019: → Cheltenham Town (loan): 38: (1)
• 2019: → Tranmere Rovers (loan): 0: (0)
• 2020: → Southampton (loan): 0: (0)
• 2020–2022: Vitória de Guimarães: 3: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Burton Albion (loan): 16: (0)
• 2022–: Walsall: 13: (1)
• 2013: England U16: 2: (0)
• 2014: England U17: 4: (0)
• 2016–2017: England U19: 3: (0)
• 2017: England U20: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:55, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Jacob Maddox was born on 3 November 1998 in Bristol, England. Jacob Maddox is a midfielder who currently plays for Walsall. Jacob Maddox enjoyed a successful youth career playing for Bristol City before moving to Chelsea in 2013.

In 2018, Jacob Maddox signed with Walsall following two seasons at Chelsea Hibernian. Jacob Maddox has represented England at U17 and U20 level.

Outside of football, Jacob Maddox studied Sport Business Management at Loughborough University. As a youngster,Jacob Maddock was also involved in martial arts and track & field competitions.

26. Chris Long

Motherwell F.C.

Career

• 2000–2013: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2015: Everton: 0: (0)
• 2014: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 4: (1)
• 2015: → Brentford (loan): 10: (4)
• 2015–2018: Burnley: 10: (0)
• 2016–2017: → Fleetwood Town (loan): 18: (4)
• 2017: → Bolton Wanderers (loan): 10: (1)
• 2017–2018: → Northampton Town (loan): 38: (9)
• 2018: Fleetwood Town: 8: (0)
• 2019: Blackpool: 17: (2)
• 2019–2021: Motherwell: 54: (11)
• 2021–: Crewe Alexandra: 32: (10)
• 2010–2011: England U16: 2: (0)
• 2011: England U17: 4: (2)
• 2012–2013: England U18: 2: (1)
• 2013: England U19: 1: (0)
• 2013–2014: England U20: 5: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:12, 1 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:51, 10 October 2014 (UTC)[4]

Chris Long is a forward who currently plays for Crewe Alexandra. He has played for Everton since the age of 10 and made his senior debut in 2014. Chris Long is an England youth international and was part of the team that won the U-21 World Cup in 2015.

In January 2016, he joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the season. Chris Long has been praised for his powerful shooting skills and ability to create chances for others, which has seen him linked with a move to Premier League side Manchester United in recent months.

In May 2017, it was announced that Long had signed a new contract with Crewe Alexandra until 2020. At 27 years old, ChrisLong still has plenty of potential to develop as a footballer and could well continue playing at top level for many years to come.

27. Jack Armer

Preston North End F.C.

Career

• 2008–2019: Preston North End
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–2020: Preston North End: 0: (0)
• 2019: → Lancaster City (loan): 15: (1)
• 2020: → Lancaster City (loan): 8: (0)
• 2020–: Carlisle United: 89: (2)
• 2017–2018: Scotland U17: 7: (0)
• 2018: Scotland U18: 1: (0)
• 2020: Scotland U19: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:48, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:41, 6 August 2020 (UTC)

Jack Armer is a defender who currently plays for Carlisle United. Jack started his career at Preston North End, where he made over 100 appearances in all competitions.

In 2019, Jack was named as the club's Young Player of the Year and helped them win promotion to League One. Jack has represented England at youth level, including playing in the U17 European Championship and U20 World Cup campaigns.

Jack iscurrently studying sports science at university Jack Armer is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lancaster City. He was born in England but moved to Scotland when he was young and played for Clyde before signing for Preston North End in 2019.

Jack Armer has represented Scotland at youth international level, playing 7 games and scoring one goal between 2017-2018. 

In 2020, he signed on loan with Lancaster City where he made 8 appearances before returning to Preston North End the following year. Jack Armer is an attacking midfielder who likes to make runs from midfield into the attack, often providing assists or goals himself.

He has been described as having "excellent technical ability" and possesses good passing accuracy which makes him dangerous in possession of the ball.

28. Omar Beckles

Leyton Orient F.C.

Career

• 2008–2010: Millwall
• 2010–2011: Jerez Industrial
• 2011–2012: Boreham Wood
• 2012: Kettering Town
• 2012–2013: Boreham Wood
• 2013: Billericay Town
• 2013–2014: Histon
• 2014: Margate (dual-reg)
• 2014: AFC Hornchurch
• 2014–2015: St Albans City
• 2015–2016: Aldershot Town
• 2016–2017: Accrington Stanley
• 2017–2020: Shrewsbury Town
• 2020–2021: Crewe Alexandra
• 2021: Leyton Orient
• 2019: Grenada
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 20 September 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Omar Beckles was born on 25 October 1991 in Leytonstone, England. He started his career playing for Millwall in 2008 before moving to Jerez Industrial the following year.

In 2010, he joined L Orient and has been a regular starter ever since. Omar is defensively minded and is known for his strong defensive play as well as excellent passing ability from the back line.

He made his debut for the full national team in 2017 and has since gone on to represent them at various international tournaments including UEFA Euro 2020 where they reached the semi-finals of the competition.

Omar Beckles is a talented footballer who has represented Grenada at international level. He began his career with Boreham Wood, before moving on to Kettering Town and then Histon. 

In 2014, he joined Margate (dual-reg) in the Isthmian League before signing for AFC Hornchurch two years later.

He spent the 2017–2020 season with Shrewsbury Town before transferring to Crewe Alexandra in 2020–21. 

Beckles played a key role for Grenada during their successful 2019 World Cup campaign, scoring seven goals in seven appearances as they reached the quarter-finals where they lost to France.

29. Bruno Andrade

Lincoln City F.C.

Career

• 2006–2010: Queens Park Rangers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2015: Queens Park Rangers: 2: (0)
• 2011: → Aldershot Town (loan): 1: (0)
• 2012–2013: → Wycombe Wanderers (loan): 23: (2)
• 2013–2014: → Stevenage (loan): 13: (0)
• 2015: → Stevenage (loan): 16: (1)
• 2015–2016: Woking: 43: (5)
• 2016–2018: Boreham Wood: 84: (32)
• 2018–2020: Lincoln City: 59: (11)
• 2020–2021: Salford City: 26: (0)
• 2021–2022: Stevenage: 27: (0)
• 2022–: Boreham Wood: 0: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:18, 24 May 2022 (UTC)

Bruno Andrade is a Portuguese forward who currently plays for Boreham Wood. Bruno Andrade started his career with Queens Park Rangers before moving to Boreham Wood in 2017.

Bruno Andrade has represented Portugal at youth level and made one appearance for the senior team in 2016. Bruno Andrade is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which have helped him score goals throughout his career so far.

With three years left on his contract at Boreham Wood, it remains to be seen what future lies ahead for Bruno Andrade Bruno Andrade is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for English club Boreham Wood. 

Bruno Andrade began his career with Portuguese side Feirense, before moving to Queens Park Rangers in 2010.

After two seasons at QPR, he joined Aldershot Town on loan in 2011 and Wycombe Wanderers on loan the following year. In 2013, he signed for Stevenage on a season-long loan and made 16 appearances for them during the campaign. 

He was transferred to Woking in 2016 but only played 43 games over three years due to injury problems.

He rejoined Boreham Wood midway through the 2018–19 season and has since contributed 32 goals in 59 league appearances including playoffs. On 10 May 2020, it was announced that Andrade had signed with Lincoln City until January 2021.

His contract will expire at the end of next season. Andrade is predominantly a forward or attacking midfielder, although he can also play as an attacking full back or winger when needed.

30. Luke McGee

Portsmouth F.C.

Career

• 2012–2014: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2014–2017: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2016–2017: Peterborough United (loan)
• 2017–2020: Portsmouth
• 2020: Bradford City (loan)
• 2020: Forest Green Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:54, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

McGee was born in England on September 2nd 1995 and started his career at local side Edgware. He joined Forest Green Rovers ahead of the 2017-18 season.

McGee is a goalkeeper who is known for his good shot stopping abilities and reflexes. In November 2018, McGee made his international debut for England U21s in a 3-1 victory over Norway U21s .

McGee has also represented GB at youth level and played at the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship where they reached the semi finals before being eliminated by Spain.

McGee made his first-team debut for Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 and went on to make 44 appearances over two seasons.

In 2016, McGee was loaned out to Peterborough United where he played 39 matches. He rejoined Tottenham in 2017 but only featured for them in reserve team fixtures before leaving the club permanently a year later. 

McGee then signed for Portsmouth until the end of the season, playing four times before moving on again to Bradford City as a loanee.

The midfielder has since continued his career at Forest Green Rovers where he has made 97 appearances since joining them in 2020.

Also Played For: derby county football club

31. Dom Telford

Newport County A.F.C.

Career

• 2013–2014: Blackpool
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–2015: Blackpool: 14: (1)
• 2015–2018: Stoke City: 0: (0)
• 2017–2018: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 19: (3)
• 2018–2019: Bury: 38: (6)
• 2019–2021: Plymouth Argyle: 35: (3)
• 2021–2022: Newport County: 52: (26)
• 2022–: Crawley Town: 21: (5)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:02, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

Dominic Telford is a 26-year-old striker who currently plays for Crawley Town. Dominic started his youth career with hometown club Burnley and made his debut in the 2012–13 season, scoring 5 goals in 18 appearances.

In 2014, he signed for League Two side Carlisle United on a contract until the end of the 2013–14 season. 

However, after just 2 appearances for Carlisle, he was loaned out to Conference National side AFC Wimbledon where he made 13 appearances before returning to Carlisle at the end of December 2014.

On 1 January 2015, Telford joined Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers on an initial deal until the end of the 2014–15 season which was later extended by another year until 30 June 2016. He then moved back down to League Two signing for Fleetwood Town on 24 July 2016.

After 3 seasons with Fleetwood Town (scoring 23 goals), Telford left them and signed for Crawley Town ahead of their inaugural Premier League season in 2018/19.

32. James Balagizi

Career

• : Liverpool
• : Manchester City
• : Liverpool
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Liverpool: 0: (0)
• 2022–: → Crawley Town (loan): 15: (3)
• 2019: England U16: 5: (0)
• 2019: England U17: 2: (0)
• 2021: England U18: 1: (0)
• 2021–: England U19: 7: (0)
• 2021–: England U20: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:18, 17 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:24, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

James Balagizi is an English attacking midfielder who currently plays for Crawley Town on loan from Liverpool. James made his debut for England at the U17 level in 2019, scoring a goal in their 2-1 victory over Wales.

The Manchester-born player has previously played for Chelsea and Everton youth teams before joining Liverpool in 2017. 

James has represented England at various youth levels including the U16, U17, and U18 squads Balagizi is a talented young footballer who has been impressing for Liverpool since joining the club's youth academy in 2020.

He made his senior debut for Crawley Town on loan in 2022, and has gone on to make 7 appearances for England's U18, U19, and U20 teams over the past two years. 

Balagizi is known as an attacking midfielder with plenty of pace and skill, which makes him a perfect fit for Premier League side Liverpool.

33. Teddy Jenks

Career

• –2021: Brighton & Hove Albion
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Brighton & Hove Albion: 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Aberdeen (loan): 18: (2)
• 2022–: → Crawley Town (loan): 13: (0)
• 2017: England U16: 1: (0)
• 2019: England U17: 3: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:00, 2 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:15, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

Teddy Jenks is a young English midfielder who currently plays for Crawley Town. Teddy started his youth career with Brighton and Hove Albion before moving to Reading in January 2016.

In February 2017, he joined Crawley Town on loan until the end of the season. Teddy made his debut for Crawley against Rotherham United in March 2017 and has since established himself as a key player for the club.

He played an important role in helping Crawley win promotion to League One at the end of the 2017-18 season and has continued this form this season by scoring twice so far this campaign. 

Teddy is known for his energy, tenacity, and creativity on the pitch which makes him an excellent midfield partner for any striker or winger playing alongside him Teddy Jenks is a Brighton & Hove Albion player who has been with the club since they were formed in 2009.

He made his senior debut in 2019 and has played 0 games so far this season. He has represented England at U16 and U17 level, scoring one goal each time. 

With Crawley Town on loan, he is looking to increase his experience in the English league system before returning to Brighton next season. Teddy is known for his hard working attitude both on and off the pitch - making him an excellent role model for young players coming through the ranks at BHA.

34. Myles Kenlock

Ipswich Town F.C.

Career

• 2013: Crystal Palace
• 2013–2014: Kinetic Academy
• 2014–2015: Ipswich Town
• 2015–2022: Ipswich Town
• 2022: Colchester United (loan)
• 2022: Barrow
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 December 2022

Myles Kenlock is a left back who currently plays for Barrow. He was born in Croydon, England on November 26th 1996 and has been playing football since he was young.

Myles made his first-team debut with Ipswich Town in 2017 and has gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club. In 2018, Myles signed a new contract with Barrow which will keep him at the club until 2020.

Myles is known for his good defensive play as well as some tidy passing skills; he is also capable of scoring goals from set pieces. Myles is an important member of the team and we look forward to seeing more of him in future seasons.

Myles Kenlock is a 20-year-old English footballer who currently plays for Ipswich Town. He started his career at Crystal Palace before moving on to Kinetic Academy in 2013. 

In 2014, he joined Ipswich Town and made 85 appearances over the following two seasons. He then moved to Colchester United on loan for the 2018–19 season, making 18 appearances overall. He iscurrently with Barrow in League Two after joining them in December 2022.

35. Jack Stretton

Career

• –2014: Nottingham Forest[3]
• 2014–2020: Derby County
• 2020–2023: Derby County
• 2021: → Stockport County (loan)
• 2022–2023: → Carlisle United (loan)
• 2023–: Stockport County
• 2020–: Scotland U19
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:30, 28 November 2020 (UTC)

Jack Stretton is a forward who currently plays for Stockport County. Stretton started his youth career with Nottingham Forest, before joining Stockport in 2014.

He has represented England at U16 and U18 levels, as well as appearing for the under-21s side. Stretton was born in Newhall, England and played football for local team Wellington Town Football Club before signing professionally with Forest aged 16.

He made his debut for Forest senior side during the 2016–17 season, scoring on his competitive debut against Mansfield Town in League Two: he went on to make over 50 appearances across all competitions at The City Ground during two spells there between 2017 and 2019.

Stretton joined Stockport County ahead of their inaugural campaign in League One – making an instant impact by netting twice in their opening game of the season away to Plymouth Argyle.

36. Fin Back

Career

• 2011–: Nottingham Forest
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Nottingham Forest: 3: (0)
• 2022–: → Carlisle United (loan): 17: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 December 2022

Finley Back is a 20-year old right back who currently plays for Carlisle United. He made his debut for the club in March 2017 and has since played 38 league games, scoring one goal.

Back was born in 2002, making him one of the youngest players to ever play in the Football League. Finley's father, also named Finley, is a former professional footballer who played in England for Bolton Wanderers and Southampton FC.

In 2016 he signed a new contract with Carlisle until 2020.[1] Fin Back is a young, promising goalkeeper who has been on loan at Carlisle United from Nottingham Forest.

He has made three appearances for the Cumbrians so far this season and looks to bedeveloping into a strong player in the English Championship. With his experience at Forest behind him, he should continue to develop as a top goalkeeper in the years ahead.

37. Matt Jay

Exeter City F.C.

Career

• 2003–2013: Exeter City
• 2013–2023: Exeter City
• 2014–2015: → Weston-super-Mare (loan)
• 2015: → Hayes & Yeading United (loan)
• 2016: → Truro City (loan)
• 2023–: Colchester United
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

Matt Jay is an attacking midfielder for Colchester United. He was born in Torbay, England on February 27th 1996 and started playing football at a young age.

Jay has had a meteoric rise through the ranks of English football, making his debut with Reading aged just 16 years old in 2012. 

In January 2016, he joined Colchester United on a three-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee from Reading FC; becoming their second signing of the January transfer window following fellow academy graduate Nathan Smith's move to The U's earlier that day..

Jay made his first appearance for Colchester as a substitute against Notts County in March 2016 and scored his first goal for the club later that season against Mansfield Town in League Two.

He has since become an important member of the side, featuring regularly both domestically and in cup competitions such as the EFL Cup and FA Cup where he has helped Colchester reach quarter-finals stages respectively. 

Most recently scoring twice during their 3-1 victory over Manchester United’s reserves.

Also Played For: exeter city fc

38. Sam Hoskins

Northampton Town F.C.

Career

• 1999–2005: Oakwood Rangers
• 2005–2011: Southampton
• 2011–2013: Southampton
• 2011: Preston North End (loan)
• 2012: Rotherham United (loan)
• 2013: Stevenage (loan)
• 2013–2015: Yeovil Town
• 2014: Barnet (loan)
• 2015: Northampton Town
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:54, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Hoskins is an attacking midfielder who has spent the majority of his career with Northampton Town. Hoskins made his professional debut in 2009 and has since scored over 100 league goals for the club.

He was instrumental in helping Northampton win promotion to League One in 2013, scoring 16 times during the season. Hoskins signed for Derby County on a three-year deal in July 2014 but left the club after just 18 months due to personal reasons.

He rejoined Northampton on a permanent deal later that year and helped them secure promotion back to League One as champions. Hoskins has represented England at under-21 level and featured regularly for Gareth Southgate's side during their successful Euro 2016 campaign.

Sam Hoskins currently plays for Northampton Town Hoskins began his career at Oakwood Rangers before joining Southampton in 2005. 

He made 275 appearances for the Saints, scoring 60 goals. Hoskins left Southampton in 2011 to join Preston North End on loan. 

He later joined Rotherham United on a temporary basis and played 8 games for them before returning to Yeovil Town where he has since been prolific, scoring 31 goals in total.

Hoskins signed with Stevenage on a short-term loan deal in 2013 and helped them stay up during his time there by scoring 14 times from midfield over the course of two seasons. 

In January 2015, Hoskins signed for Northampton Town after being released by Yeovil Town following their relegation from League One that season. 

Since then, he has become an integral part of Roy Hodgson's side and won promotion back to the Championship as champions last year.

39. Connor Taylor

Bristol Rovers F.C.

Career

• : Port Vale
• 2017–2019: Stafford Rangers
• 2019–2021: Stoke City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Stoke City: 11: (0)
• 2020: → Ashton United (loan): 1: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Chester (loan): 3: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 42: (3)
• 2018–2019: England Schoolboys: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:39, 17 September 2022 (UTC)

Connor Taylor is a young centre-back who has played for Stoke City since the age of 16. He made his professional debut in 2015 and has been an integral part of the team ever since.

Taylor is known for his strong tackling, accurate passing and leadership qualities on the pitch. He was named captain of Stoke's first team in 2018, and he will be looking to lead them back to Division One this season.

Connor Taylor grew up in Stoke-on-Trent and attended local school Thurleigh School before going onto study Sports Science at university level. In his spare time he enjoys playing football with friends or watching sports matches on TV.

Connor Taylor is one of England’s most promising young defenders, and there are many clubs across Europe interested in signing him next season – including Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea. 

We hope that Connor Taylor can continue his impressive career at Stoke City where he has already established himself as a leader on the pitch.

40. Tyrese Shade

Leicester City FC under-18 Academy

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–2017: Solihull Moors: 2: (0)
• 2017–2022: Leicester City: 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Walsall (loan): 39: (2)
• 2022–: Swindon Town: 23: (3)
• : Saint Kitts and Nevis U20: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:43, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:30, 11 August 2021 (UTC)

Tyrese Shade was born on 9 June 2000 in Birmingham, England. He is a winger and currently plays for Swindon Town in the English Premier League. 

Tyrese has played for several clubs across Europe, including Ajax (Netherlands), Juventus (Italy), Manchester City and Feyenoord Rotterdam (both in the Dutch Eredivisie).

In November 2018, he scored his first goal for Swindon Town against Newcastle United which ended their run of 18 league games without a win. 

Tyrese is considered to be one of the most talented young British players and is often tipped as a future star at international level by pundits and fans alike. Tyrese Shade is a professional footballer who currently plays for Walsall.

He has represented Saint Kitts and Nevis at international level, making one appearance so far. Tyrese Shade was born on the island of Saint Kitts in the West Indies in 1997. 

After progressing through the youth ranks of local side Basseterre Rangers, he made his senior debut for them in 2014 at just 18 years old. 

He soon caught the eye of Premier League side Leicester City, and joined their academy on a full-time basis in 2016 after impressing while on trial with the club's under-23 team that year.

In 2017–18, he spent time on loan with Championship side Solihull Moors before joining Leicestershire outfit Walsall permanently later that season as part of an exchange deal involving Ben Chilwell.

However, he only featured sparingly for them over two seasons due to injury problems (scoring once). 

In February 2020, Tyrese Shade signed for National League side Swindon Town on an initial three-month contract – but only made 23 appearances during this time due to injuries again; following which his contract was canceled by mutual consent early into its second month.

On 11 August 2021, Tyrese Shade received his first call up to represent St Kitts and Nevis U20s internationally ahead of their CONCACAF qualifying match against Costa Rica; he played 45 minutes off the bench as they lost 3–0.

41. Alex Mitchell

Career

• 2018–2020: Millwall
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–: Millwall: 0: (0)
• 2021: → Bromley (loan): 9: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Leyton Orient (loan): 26: (0)
• 2022–: → St Johnstone (loan): 19: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:26, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

Alex Mitchell is a young defender who is currently on loan at St Johnstone from Millwall. Alex Mitchell has played for England under-16s and made his debut for the Under-21s in March 2017.

Alex Mitchell came through the youth system at Sheffield United before signing with Ipswich Town in 2015. He was then signed by Millwall in January 2018, ahead of their return to the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League two seasons earlier.

Alex Mitchell has been called up to Scotland's U20 squad for their European Championships campaign this summer, which starts later this month. 

His impressive performances for St Johnstone so far have seen him awarded PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award for 2019 so far.

Mitchell started his career at Millwall, where he made over 100 appearances in the youth team and senior side. In 2020, Mitchell joined Bromley on a loan deal and went on to make 9 appearances for them before returning to Millwall in early 2021. 

In late 2021, Mitchell moved out of England and signed a one-year loan deal with Scottish side St Johnstone.

After impressing during his time at St Johnstone, Mitchell was given another yearlong loan by Millwall earlier this year. With 5 years of professional experience under his belt, Mitchell is looking forward to continuing his playing career in the future.

42. Conor Grant

Plymouth Argyle F.C.

Career

• 2008–2013: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2018: Everton: 0: (0)
• 2015: → Motherwell (loan): 12: (1)
• 2015–2016: → Doncaster Rovers (loan): 19: (2)
• 2016: → Ipswich Town (loan): 6: (0)
• 2017: → Doncaster Rovers (loan): 21: (1)
• 2017–2018: → Crewe Alexandra (loan): 17: (0)
• 2018–: Plymouth Argyle: 80: (10)
• 2012: England U18: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:01, 30 October 2021 (UTC)

Conor Grant is a midfielder for Plymouth Argyle. He was born in England and started his career at Everton. Conor Grant made his debut for the Pylons in 2015, playing 36 minutes against Yeovil Town before scoring a goal in the 4-0 victory.

In 2016, Conor Grant helped the Pilgrims win promotion to League One after winning their playoff game against Walsall. In 2017-18, Connor Grant played 43 games as Plymouth finished 14th in League One. 

In 2018-19, Connor Grant has been more of an impact player for Plymouth with 9 goals from 44 appearances earning him Player of The Year honors from both fans and players alike on Twitter.

Connor Grant has represented England at youth level but hasn't yet made his full international debut Conor Grant is a talented footballer who has represented England at youth level. 

He joined Everton in 2013 and has since made 80 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals. In January 2018, he signed for Plymouth Argyle on loan and has continued to perform well in his new team. 

Conor is known for his hardworking attitude on the pitch and is always looking to give 100% effort.

He will be an important part of any side that he plays for in the future and should continue to make significant contributions both domestically and internationally.

43. Wes Hoolahan

Republic of Ireland national football team

Career

• 2001–2005: Shelbourne
• 2005–2006: Livingston
• 2006–2007: Blackpool (loan)
• 2007–2008: Blackpool
• 2008–2018: Norwich City
• 2018–2019: West Bromwich Albion
• 2019–2020: Newcastle Jets
• 2020–2022: Cambridge United
• 2002–2003: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2007: Republic of Ireland B
• 2008–2017: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2022 (UTC)

Wes Hoolahan is a midfielder who has played for several clubs, most notably Shelbourne and the Republic of Ireland. Wes was born in Dublin and started playing football at local side Belvedere before joining Southend United in England.

He made his debut for Shelbourne in 2002 and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club over six seasons, winning three league titles. 

In 2007, Wes signed with Ipswich Town and helped them reach the Championship play-offs in his first season there; however, he failed to cement a place in Mick McCarthy's team and left after one year to join Norwich City.

After two years with Norwich, Wes rejoined Ipswich as their main attacking midfielder but suffered relegation with them in 2011; he then moved on again that summer when he joined Reading FC where he remained until 2013 when he retired from professional football due to injury.

Also Played For: norwich city f.c, league of ireland

44. Ian Henderson

Rochdale A.F.C.

Career

• –2002: Norwich City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2002–2007: Norwich City: 68: (6)
• 2007: → Rotherham United (loan): 18: (1)
• 2007–2008: Northampton Town: 26: (0)
• 2008–2009: Luton Town: 18: (1)
• 2009–2010: Ankaragücü: 2: (0)
• 2010–2013: Colchester United: 118: (24)
• 2013–2020: Rochdale: 297: (112)
• 2020–2022: Salford City: 61: (20)
• 2022–: Rochdale: 19: (3)
• 2003: England U18: 3: (1)
• 2004–2005: England U20: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:38, 28 December 2022 (UTC)

Ian Henderson was born in 1985 and began his career with Norwich City. He signed for Rochdale in 2015 and has been a regular player since then. Ian Henderson is primarily a forward, but can also play midfield if needed.

He is known for his speed and ability to score goals, which he has done on numerous occasions during his career. Ian Henderson will be 37 years old at the end of the 2017-18 season, which means that he may be nearing the end of his playing days.

However, he remains an important part of Rochdale's squad and is likely to continue playing for them for some time yet Ian Henderson is a midfielder who has played for Norwich City, Northampton Town, Luton Town and Colchester United. He has also had loan spells with Rotherham United and Ankaragücü.

Henderson started his career at Norwich City before joining Northampton Town in 2007. He was part of the team that won League Two in 2008, but he left the club later that year to join Luton Town on a permanent basis. 

At Luton, Henderson helped the side reach the play-offs in both 2010 and 2013; however, they were unable to win promotion either time.

He then joined Colchester United in January 2014 and stayed there for three years until he moved to Rochdale in May 2016. 

Henderson made his international debut for England U18 back in 2003 and went on to represent England U20 four times over a period of five years between 2004 and 2007 inclusive.

In total, he made six appearances for his country including one as captain during 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against San Marino and Andorra which ended 2–0 victories for England U20s respectively.

After leaving Rochdale early into the 2020–21 season due to family reasons Ian will be returning next summer when league football resumes.

45. Jordan Turnbull

Northampton Town F.C.

Career

• –2007: Swindon Town
• 2007–2013: Southampton
• 2013–2016: Southampton
• 2014–2015: → Swindon Town (loan)
• 2015–2016: → Swindon Town (loan)
• 2016–2018: Coventry City
• 2017–2018: → Partick Thistle (loan)
• 2018–2020: Northampton Town
• 2020–2022: Salford City
• 2022–: Tranmere Rovers
• 2013: England U19
• 2015: England U20
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:27, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Jordan Turnbull was born on October 30th, 1994 in Trowbridge, England. He started his career at Swindon Town before joining Southampton in 2007. In 2013, he moved to Tranmere Rovers and has since played over 150 league games for the club.

Jordan is currently a defender for Tranmere Rovers and has represented England at youth level. Jordan Turnbull is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Coventry City. 

He made his debut for Southampton in 2013, and has since played for Swindon Town on loan and Northampton Town in the English Premier League.

Jordan also represented England at youth level, playing twice for their U19 side before appearing once more with their U20 team. 

As of December 2022, he has made 76 appearances and scored five goals throughout his career so far - all while representing Tranmere Rovers in the National League North division of English football.

Also Played For: tranmere rovers f.c

46. Nicky Cadden

Livingston F.C.

Career

• 2012: Motherwell
• 2012–2015: Airdrieonians
• 2013–2016: Airdrieonians
• 2016–2019: Livingston
• 2019: → Ayr United (loan)
• 2019–2020: Greenock Morton
• 2020–2022: Forest Green Rovers
• 2022–: Barnsley
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:03, 24 September 2022 (UTC)

Nicky Cadden was born on September 19th, 1996 in Bellshill, Scotland. He is a winger and currently plays for Barnsley in the English Premier League. 

Nicky made his professional debut with Airdrieonians in 2012 and then played for Kilmarnock, Dundee United and Aberdeen before joining Barnsley in January 2019.

In total, Nicky has played 49 matches for Scotland at youth level (U17-21). He is married to former Scottish international Carlyle Mitchell and they have one daughter named Amaya Grace.[3] Nicky's hobbies include playing football, cycling and golfing.

Nicky Cadden is a versatile defender who has experience playing at both left-back and centre-back.

Nicky was born in Scotland, but grew up in England before joining Airdrieonians in 2013. He made his professional debut for Airdrieonians later that year, and went on to make 72 appearances for the club over three seasons. 

In 2016, Nicky signed for Livingston after being released by Airdrieonians; he played there until 2019 when he transferred to Scottish Championship side Ayr United on loan.

After only 10 appearances for Ayr United, he returned to Livingston at the end of their season where he started their 2020–21 campaign as captain before departing again at the end of the season to join Barnsley in February 2022.

Also Played For: barnsley f.c

47. Jack Jenkins

Career

• : Garforth Villa
• –2020: Leeds United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–: Leeds United: 0: (0)
• 2022–: → Salford City (loan): 4: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:43, 6 December 2022 (UTC)

Jack Jenkins is a young English midfielder who currently plays for Salford City. Jack started his career at Leeds United, before being signed by Salford in January 2018.

He made his senior debut for the club in February of that year and has since played a key role in their promotion to League One. In total, Jack has made 36 appearances for Salford and scored one goal - which came against Plymouth Argyle in March 2019.

At 21 years old, Jack has plenty of potential ahead of him and is already considered an important part of the team set-up at Salford City FC Jack Jenkins is a young player who has impressed at Leeds United since joining the club in 2020.

He made his senior debut for the team in 2022, and has since played four games on loan at Salford City.

His ability to play across defence and midfield makes him an important member of whichever side he features for, and he will continue to develop under Marcelo Bielsa over the next few years. 

Jack Jenkins is a talented young player with plenty of potential, and we look forward to seeing what he can achieve in the coming years.

48. Angus MacDonald

Hull City

Career

• 2007–2011: Reading
• 2011–2013: Reading
• 2011: Salisbury City (loan)
• 2011–2012: Basingstoke Town (loan)
• 2012: Torquay United (loan)
• 2012: AFC Wimbledon (loan)
• 2012–2013: Torquay United (loan)
• 2013–2014: Salisbury City
• 2014–2016: Torquay United
• 2016–2018: Barnsley
• 2018–2020: Hull City
• 2020–2022: Rotherham United
• 2022: Swindon Town
• 2007–2008: England U16
• 2010: England U19
• 2013–2014: England C
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:23, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

Angus MacDonald is a defender who currently plays for Swindon Town. MacDonald started his career with Reading in 2007 and played there until 2011. 

MacDonald has represented England at youth level, appearing at the U-17, U-19, and U-21 levels before making his senior debut in 2015 for Hull City.

In 2018 Angus signed for Swindon Town on a two year deal after being released by Hull City following their relegation to League One that season. 

A versatile defender capable of playing either as a centre back or left back, MacDonald looks set to be an important part of manager Paolo Di Canio's squad next season as they attempt to return to the Championship Angus MacDonald is a talented young footballer who has been impressing for several clubs in the Football League.

Angus MacDonald started his career at Reading before moving onto Salisbury City and then Basingstoke Town on loan. He was most recently loaned out to Torquay United where he made 14 appearances during the 2012-2013 season. 

In January of the following year, MacDonald moved to Hull City where he played 50 times over two seasons, scoring 18 goals along the way. 

After finishing his contract with Hull City, Angus MacDonald signed with Rotherham United in June of 2018 but only played 46 matches due to injury problems before being released at the end of December 2020 after one season there as well.

Currently, Angus MacDonald is playing for Swindon Town on a short-term deal until September 2021 while continuing his search for a new club in England's top-division football league system.

Also Played For: aberdeen

49. David Worrall

Port Vale F.C.

Career

• 2005–2007: Bury
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2006–2007: Bury: 1: (0)
• 2007–2010: West Bromwich Albion: 0: (0)
• 2008: → Accrington Stanley (loan): 4: (0)
• 2009: → Shrewsbury Town (loan): 9: (0)
• 2009–2010: → Bury (loan): 19: (3)
• 2010–2013: Bury: 143: (8)
• 2013–2014: Rotherham United: 3: (1)
• 2014: → Oldham Athletic (loan): 18: (1)
• 2014–2016: Southend United: 73: (9)
• 2016–2017: Millwall: 33: (1)
• 2017–: Port Vale: 194: (18)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

David Worrall was born on 12 June 1990 in Manchester, England. He is a midfielder and played for Bury during his youth career before signing with Port Vale in 2015.

Worrall has made over 100 appearances for the club since joining them, scoring six goals along the way. David Worrall represented England at U17, U19 and U21 levels prior to making his full international debut in November 2014 against Lithuania.

In February 2018, Worrall signed an extension to his contract with Port Vale until the end of 2020.[6] David Worrall currently plays for Port Vale as their number 7 midfield player David Worrall is a midfield player who first signed with Bury in 2006.

He played for West Bromwich Albion from 2007 to 2010, but then went on loan to Accrington Stanley and Shrewsbury Town before returning to Bury in 2009. After leaving Bury again in 2010, he joined Rotherham United for 3 seasons before moving to Oldham Athletic on loan in 2014.

David Worrall rejoined Millwall this season after signing with Port Vale the previous year.

50. Jordan Brown

Career

• –2020: Derby County
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–2022: Derby County: 1: (0)
• 2022–: Leyton Orient: 33: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:48, 7 January 2023(UTC)

Jordan Brown is a young defender and midfielder currently playing for League One side Leyton Orient. Jordan was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on 21 June 2001.

He started his career at local club Stonehouse before moving to Derby County's academy in 2009. After making his debut for the Rams' under-19s team in 2012, Brown broke into their first team the next year and made 22 appearances over two seasons.

In 2015, he moved to Charlton Athletic on loan but failed to make an appearance for The Addicks and returned to Derby County after just one month without feature involvement with the senior squad. 

Brown joined League Two side Luton Town on loan during the 2016/17 season and went on to make 28 appearances across all competitions as they reached promotion via the play-offs as runners-up behind Forest Green Rovers.

April 2017) Browns signed a three-year deal with League One side Leyton Orient where he has since made 37 league starts (plus 1 FA Cup match) primarily at right back.

(November 2018) Browns captained Orient against Grimsby Town in what was his 150th appearance in professional football which included scoring against Plymouth Argyle from midfield).

(December 2019) Signed new 3 year contract extension until 2022 keeping him at O's until 2024 or 2025.

51. Marcel Lavinier

Swindon Town F.C.

Career

• 2007–2020: Chelsea
• 2020–2021: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2021–2022: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2022–: Swindon Town
• 2015–2016: England U16
• 2016: England U17
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:59, 29 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Marcel Lavinier is a young defender who currently plays for Swindon Town. Marcel is of Portuguese descent and started his career at Chelsea before moving on to join Swindon in 2017.

He has represented Portugal at youth level and was part of the team that won the U17 European Championships in 2016. Marcel has been praised for his attacking midfield style of play, which has seen him make several assists for his teammates this season.

With some good performances in the Championship playoffs, expectations are high for Marcel as he looks to help Swindon win promotion back to the Premier League next season Marcel Lavinier is a French-born footballer who plays as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.

He made his professional debut with Swindon Town in the 2018–19 season, and has since played two games for them. Marcel was born on 28 December 1997 in Saint-Étienne, France, and is of Guadeloupean descent. 

Marcel represented France at U16 level before switching to England to play for their U17 side three years later where he became captain and helped them win the European Championship title in 2017.

His performances at youth international level have led him to be called up by Les Bleus senior team manager Didier Deschamps for 2019 World Cup qualification matches against Belarus and Gibraltar this month (March).

Final Words

. . . The EFL League Two is the third and lowest division of English football, but it has produced some of the best players in history. Some of the greatest names to ever play in this league include Alan Shearer, Dave Sexton, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Rio Ferdinand.

These legends have all won major trophies at clubs across Europe, and their contribution to English football makes them deserving candidates for the title of Best Player in League Two History.