Aaron Braithwaite (born 13 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gainsborough Trinity and Scunthorpe United in dual registration.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 October 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Grimsby, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Gainsborough Trinity (dual registration with Scunthorpe United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2022 | Grimsby Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Grimsby Town | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Whitby Town (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2023 | → Stafford Rangers (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2024– | Gainsborough Trinity | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Scunthorpe United (dual registration) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:31, 30 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editGrimsby Town
editBraithwaite came through the youth academy at Grimsby Town beginning with the under-9's. He was ever present in the youth team and reserve team until 2022. In April 2022, Braithwaite signed his first professional contract with the club.[1]
On 30 August 2022, Braithwaite made his full professional debut against Derby County in the EFL Trophy.[2]
He moved to Whitby Town on a one-month loan on 25 November 2022.[3] Throughout his stay at the club he made 10 appearances and scored 1 goal. His loan was extended numerous times and would eventually be until the end of the 2022–23 season.[3][4][5]
Following the end of Whitby's season, Braithwaite returned to Grimsby and made his full league debut on 25 April 2023, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 win over Crewe Alexandra.[6]
On 18 August 2023, Braithwaite joined Northern Premier League club Stafford Rangers on loan until January 2024.[7]
Braithwaite was recalled by Grimsby on 24 November 2023.[8] He was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[9]
Scunthorpe United
editFollowing his release by Grimsby, Braithwaite began the season with Gainsborough Trinity, however following a trial at Scunthorpe United it was announced he had joined both clubs on dual registration terms.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Welcome to the Class of 2022 - Grimsby Town Football Club". 8 April 2022.
- ^ Sam Allen. "Aaron Braithwaite's boyhood dreams come true after making Grimsby Town debut at Derby County - Grimsby Live". grimsbytelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Braithwaite Gets Loan Move - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Braithwaite and Tomlinson loans extended - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Braithwaite extends Whitby loan spell - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Sam Allen. "Paul Hurst's Aaron Braithwaite verdict after handing Grimsby Town youngster league debut - Grimsby Live". grimsbytelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "BRAITHWAITE JOINS STAFFORD RANGERS". gtfc.co.uk. Grimsby Town FC. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Aaron is recalled". staffordrangersfc.co.uk. Stafford Rangers FC. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Retained and Released List 2023/24". gtfc.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ https://x.com/sufcofficial/status/1824414079743582365?s=46&t=5aNHlaWvIBNbPNKjWjx86w