Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell (born 14 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic.

Tyreece Campbell
Personal information
Full name Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-14) 14 September 2003 (age 21)[2]
Place of birth Southwark, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Charlton Athletic
Number 7
Youth career
2012–2022 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Charlton Athletic 71 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 23 November 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Campbell joined Charlton Athletic at the age of nine, after having a trial at Crystal Palace.[3] He signed his first professional contract on 21 July 2021.[4]

He made his professional debut for Charlton in a 4–0 League One defeat at home to Oxford United on 19 February 2022.[5] He made his first professional start – playing the opening 62 minutes – in a 1–0 League One victory away at Shrewsbury Town on 22 October 2022.[6] He scored his first senior goal in the 19th minute of their 2–0 victory over Barnsley at The Valley in League One on 14 January 2023.[7]

On 3 May 2024, Campbell signed a new two-year contract with an option of an additional year with Charlton Athletic.[8]

Personal life

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Born in England, Campbell is of Jamaican descent. His parents gave his middle names in honour of American rapper Tupac Shakur, of whom they were fans; Campbell does not listen to his music.[3]

Career statistics

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As of match played 23 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2021–22 League One 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2022–23 League One 22 2 3 0 0 0 4[a] 0 29 2
2023–24 League One 33 2 2 1 1 0 4[a] 1 40 4
2024–25 League One 14 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 1 17 1
Career total 71 4 5 1 2 0 10 2 88 7
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at September 2024" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58 and 59. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Tyreece Campbell Charlton Athletic Biography". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b Cawley, Richard (18 November 2022). "Peckham's Tyreece Campbell on a marathon journey at Charlton Athletic – with the toughest challenge still ahead". South London Press & Mercury. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Tyreece Campbell pens first professional contract with the club". www.cafc.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Charlton Athletic 0-4 Oxford United". www.bbc.co.uk/sport.
  6. ^ "Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Charlton Athletic". www.bbc.co.uk/sport.
  7. ^ "Charlton Athletic 2-0 Barnsley". BBC. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Charlton winger Campbell signs new deal". BBC Sport. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
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