Lewis Paul Jimmy Richards (born 15 October 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Bradford City. Born in England, he represents Ireland at youth level.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lewis Paul Jimmy Richards[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 October 2001 | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bradford City | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Brentford | ||
| 2016–2021 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Harrogate Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Harrogate Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2023– | Bradford City | 36 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 16 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editRichards began his career in the Brentford Academy, before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers after the closure of the academy in 2016.[3]
On 13 January 2022, Richards joined League Two club Harrogate Town on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season,[4][5] playing his first game for the club on 22 January in a 3–0 home win against Oldham Athletic, where he was substituted in the 82nd minute for Nathan Sheron.[6]
He returned to Harrogate in July 2022 for a second loan spell.[7][8] This was cut short in January 2023 when Richards sustained an ankle injury which ruled him out for four months and he returned to his parent club.[9]
On 18 August 2023, Richards signed for Bradford City, joining on an initial two-year contract.[10][11] His debut came on 19 August 2023 in a 3–0 away defeat at Morecambe; after the match, he said the players had let the fans down.[12] Richards suffered an injury during a match on 26 December 2023, and was ruled out for a few weeks.[13] After returning to first-team action, he was injured again in February 2024.[14]
In September 2024, in his first league start of the 2024–25 season, Richards suffered an injury.[15] He suffered a further injury in November 2024.[16]
Style of play
editAs of November 2024, Richards was primarily playing for Bradford City as a left wing back,[17] having also played in the centre of defence.[18]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played on 16 November 2024[1]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Harrogate Town (loan) | 2021–22 | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harrogate Town (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bradford City | 2023–24[19] | League Two | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| 2024–25[20] | League Two | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 43 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 73 | 1 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Lewis Richards at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Lewis Richards at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Richards has a bright future – Sellars". ClubCall.com. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Wolves youngster Lewis Richards joins on loan". 13 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022 – via www.harrowgatetownafc.com.
- ^ "Lewis Richards: HarrogateTown sign Wolves defender on loan". 14 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "HarrogateTown 3-0 Oldham Athletic". 22 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Harrogate sign defender Richards on season loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Rayner, Stuart (8 July 2022). "Harrogate Town hoping to give Lewis Richards the full season he needs as Wolves youngster returns for another loan". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Lewis Richards returns to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Harrogate Town following ankle injury". Harrogate Advertiser. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Bantams bring in Wolves defender Richards". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Bantams snap up Wolves defender Richards - and he can play tomorrow". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Lewis Richards interview: 'You feel like you've let the fans down'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Bantams boss gives update on Lewis Richards and praises replacement". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Bantams boss gives update on Wright, Walker and Richards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Bradford City injury update on Jamie Walker, Lewis Richards and Joe Adams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 September 2024.
- ^ "'Bang, bang, bang': Richards adds to Bradford City casualty list". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Richards set for City run as waving goodbye to Wolves looks increasingly smart". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Graham Alexander praises Bradford City professionalism as reshuffled defence does its job and Andy Cook does the rest".
- ^ "Games played by Lewis Richards in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Lewis Richards in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
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