Michael Anthony Klass (born 9 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Eastbourne Borough.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Anthony Klass[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Fulham | |||
| Queens Park Rangers | |||
| –2017 | Southend United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Southend United | 12 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Bromley (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Lewes | 39 | (5) |
| 2022–2023 | Aldershot Town | 27 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Lewes (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Worthing | 25 | (0) |
| 2024 | Maidstone United | 3 | (0) |
| 2024– | Eastbourne Borough | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:34, 2 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editSouthend United
editKlass joined Southend United in July 2017, following his release from Queens Park Rangers.[3] He went onto make his first-team debut during their EFL Trophy tie against Gillingham, replacing Dru Yearwood in the 2–1 defeat.[4]
On 2 August 2019, Klass joined National League side Bromley on a one month loan,[5] which was later extended until January 2020.[6]
Non-League
editHe was released by Southend in the summer of 2021 and he subsequently joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Lewes on a free transfer.[7]
On 29 July 2022, Klass made the step back up to the National League to join Aldershot Town having spent pre-season with the club on trial.[8] On 24 September 2022, Klass returned to Lewes on loan.[9] He was released by Aldershot after one season.[10]
In June 2023, Klass signed for National League South club Worthing.[11] He joined league rivals Maidstone United in March 2024.[12]
Career statistics
edit- As of 2 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Southend United | 2017–18[13] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018–19[14] | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[15] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21[16] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Bromley (loan) | 2019–20[2] | National League | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 1[b] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Lewes | 2021–22[17] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 42 | 5 | |
| Aldershot Town | 2022–23[2] | National League | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| Lewes (loan) | 2022–23[18] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Worthing | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| Maidstone United | 2023–24[2] | National League South | 3 | 0 | — | — | 2[d] | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Eastbourne Borough | 2024–25[2] | National League South | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 137 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 157 | 5 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- ^ a b One appearance in FA Trophy and one appearance in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in National League South play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in Sussex Senior Cup
References
edit- ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2017–18" (PDF). English Football League. p. 66. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "M. Klass". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Karl Henry and Ravel Morrison lead the list of QPR players to be released". Get West London. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Klass in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Klass addition to midfield ranks". Bromley FC. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "Michael Klass back with Southend United after loan spell with Bromley". Echo. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Michael Klass - Lewes". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "NEW SIGNING: MICHAEL KLASS". www.theshots.co.uk. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Klass Action as Michael Returns". lewesfc.com. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "2023 RETAINED LIST". www.theshots.co.uk. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Hinsh adds Klass to midfield". worthingfc.com. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Duo of deadline day signings". maidstoneunited.co.uk. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Klass in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Klass in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Klass in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Klass in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Lewes – Appearances – Michael Klass – 2021-2022".
- ^ "Lewes – Appearances – Michael Klass". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
External links
edit- Michael Klass at Soccerbase
- Michael Klass at Soccerway
- Michael Klass at southendunited.co.uk
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