Miguel Freckleton (born 8 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Swindon Town, on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield United.[2]

Miguel Freckleton
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-09-08) 8 September 2002 (age 22)
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Swindon Town
(on loan from Sheffield United)
Youth career
Bristol Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Mangotsfield United 11 (0)
2021– Sheffield United 0 (0)
2022–2023Wealdstone (loan) 14 (1)
2023Yeovil Town (loan) 8 (0)
2024Chesterfield (loan) 16 (0)
2024–Swindon Town (loan) 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:54, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Freckleton began his career with Bristol Rovers's academy, before signing for non-league Mangotsfield United.[3][4] He moved to Sheffield United in December 2021,[5][6] following a trial and amidst interest from other clubs.[7]

He signed on loan for Wealdstone in November 2022,[8] being recalled in February 2023.[9] He then moved on loan to Yeovil Town,[10][11] and later spent time on loan with Chesterfield.[12][13] He signed on loan for Swindon Town in July 2024.[14][15]

Personal life

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His brother Andre is also a footballer.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "England - M. Freckleton - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
  2. ^ Miguel Freckleton at Soccerbase
  3. ^ Piercy, James (21 May 2024). "Exclusive: Gas keen to bring local boy Freckleton back to BS7". Bristol Live.
  4. ^ "Miguel Freckleton | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
  5. ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (24 December 2021). "Sheffield United snap up Miguel Freckleton as new transfer vision takes shape". Yorkshire Live.
  6. ^ "'Hard work doesn't stop' says young defender after signing for Sheffield United".
  7. ^ Frost, Sam (1 December 2021). "Sheffield United, Cardiff and Southampton chasing former Gas talent Freckleton". Bristol Live.
  8. ^ Staff, Club (10 November 2022). "Transfer news: Wealdstone land Sheffield United defender on loan". Wealdstone FC.
  9. ^ Woods, Chris (28 February 2023). "LOAN NEWS | Freckleton recalled by Blades". Wealdstone FC.
  10. ^ "Yeovil Town Football Club - SIGNING | Miguel Freckleton bolsters the backline". www.ytfc.net.
  11. ^ "Sheffield United man denied dream debut v Tottenham Hotspur makes non-league transfer".
  12. ^ "Defender signed from Premier League club | Chesterfield FC".
  13. ^ "Chesterfield sign young Sheffield United defender on loan".
  14. ^ "Swindon Town sign Sheffield United defender Miguel Freckleton on loan". BBC Sport. 26 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Swindon Town bring in defender on loan from Sheffield United". Swindon Advertiser. 26 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Larkhall Bring in Freckleton - The Southern League". southern-football-league.co.uk.