Elijah Xavier Campbell (born 2 August 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan from Premier League club Everton.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Elijah Xavier Campbell[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 2 August 2004||
Place of birth | Manchester, England[3] | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[4] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Ross County (on loan from Everton) | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2017–2024 | Everton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | Everton | 0 | (0) |
2024 | → Fleetwood Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2024– | → Ross County (loan) | 5 | (0) |
International career | |||
2021–2022 | England U18 | 3 | (0) |
2024– | England U20 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:34, 17 November 2024 (UTC) |
Early life
editCampbell was born in Manchester. He grew up in Wythenshawe and attended football matches from the age of three, becoming a season-ticket holder at Manchester City.[5]
Club career
editCampbell joined the academy at Everton in 2017 and established himself in the under-18 team at the age of sixteen, later captaining the side.[4][6] He signed his first professional contract in June 2022, having been described as a "talented young player" by director of football Kevin Thelwell.[7] On 1 February 2024, he joined Fleetwood Town of League One on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.[8] He made his debut for the club on 3 February, in a 3–0 win over Port Vale at Highbury Stadium.[9] On 29 August 2024, Campbell joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County on loan until the end of the season.[10]
International career
editHaving previously represented his country at under-18 level, Campbell earned his first call-up to the England U20 side in October 2024.[11] He went on to make his under-20 debut as a substitute during a 2–1 win over Italy.[12]
Style of play
editAble to play as a centre-back or a left-back, Campbell is a composed and athletic defender who is comfortable on the ball.[3]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 3 February 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Everton | 2021–22[13] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2022–23[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2023–24[15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
Everton U23 | 2023–24[13] | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
2023–24[14] | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
2023–24[15] | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Total | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||||
Fleetwood Town (loan) | 2023–24[15] | EFL League One | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Career total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
- ^ a b c Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ Elijah Campbell at Soccerway
- ^ Elijah Campbell at Soccerbase
- ^ a b "Player Profiles | Everton Football Club". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Elijah Campbell | Everton Player Profile". www.toffeeweb.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Lennon, Peter (23 September 2021). "My Football Journey...With Everton U23s Defender Eli Campbell". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Everton defender Elijah Campbell delighted penning new deal". OneFootball. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Everton: Elijah Campbell signs first professional contract". BBC Sport. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Defender Elijah Campbell joins Town on loan from Everton". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Fleetwood Town 3-0 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Eli Campbell joins on loan from Everton". Ross County F.C. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "England men's Elite League squad named for Italy and Czechia". englandfootball.com. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Report: England Men's ELS 2-1 Italy". englandfootball.com. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.