Dylan Jay Stephenson (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Dagenham & Redbridge.[1]
 Stephenson in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dylan Jay Stephenson | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Blyth, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, right winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dagenham & Redbridge | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2021 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Hamilton Academical (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2024 | → South Shields (loan) | 18 | (8) |
| 2024– | Dagenham & Redbridge | 9 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:27, 13 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Blyth, Stephenson joined the Newcastle United academy at fourteen years old. He signed his first professional contract with Newcastle in July 2021.[2] The following summer he agreed a new contract with the club.[3] This came after he 10 goals in 16 appearances in Premier League 2.[4] That summer he had his first taste of first team action playing in a pre-season friendly against Atalanta.[5] He scored in a friendly match for the first team during the club's training camp in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, against Al Hilal SFC.[6]
Stephenson joined Hamilton Academical on a six-month loan deal in January 2023.[7][8] He scored on his debut for Hamilton, on 28 January 2023, the only goal in a 1–0 away win against Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship.[9][10]
On 25 January 2024, it was announced that Stephenson had moved on loan to National League North side South Shields until the end of the season.[11]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Newcastle United announced that Stephenson would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.[12]
On 10 June 2024, Stephenson agreed to join National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal.[13]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 9 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Newcastle United U21 | 2019–20[14] | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2020–21[15] | — | — | — | 2[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2021–22[16] | — | — | — | 3[b] | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||||
| 2022–23[17] | — | — | — | 2[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2023–24[18] | — | — | — | 3[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | |||||
| Hamilton Academical (loan) | 2022–23[17] | Scottish Championship | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
| South Shields (loan) | 2023–24[18] | National League North | 18 | 8 | — | — | — | 18 | 8 | |||
| Dagenham & Redbridge | 2024–25[19] | National League | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 1 | 12 | 3 | |
| Career total | 36 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 53 | 13 | ||
- ^ Includes Scottish Cup
- ^ a b c d e Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup, one in Scottish Championship play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League Cup
References
edit- ^ "Dylan Stephenson". Soccerway. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Dylan Stephenson". nufc.co.uk. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Scurr, Dominic (June 23, 2022). "Newcastle United forward's new contract is officially confirmed by Premier League". Shields Gazette.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (March 23, 2022). "Talented Newcastle United youngster set to sign new deal". Chronicle live. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (January 26, 2022). "Hamilton boss hails Newcastle United striker's arrival as he provides clues for next signing". Daily Record. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (9 December 2022). "Newcastle United teenager Dylan Stephenson buzzing after first goal and winners medal". Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Thomson, Paul (January 24, 2023). "Newcastle United striker completes move to Hamilton Accies". Daily Record. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Hobkinson, Matthew (January 26, 2023). "Newcastle United youngster Dylan Stephenson joins Scottish side Hamilton Academical on loan". Chronicle Live. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ Canavan, Amy (January 28, 2023). "Partick Thistle 0-1 Hamilton Academicals". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Debutant Dylan Stephenson earns Hamilton shock victory at Partick Thistle". Irish News. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Three Academy players make moves from Newcastle". Newcastle United FC. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Newcastle United confirms Academy retained list". www.newcastleunited.com. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Daggers Sign Dylan Stephenson". daggers.co.uk. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dylan Stephenson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2022.