William Henry Mangham Trueman (born 14 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for Buxton.

Will Trueman
Personal information
Full name William Henry Mangham Trueman[1]
Date of birth (2002-10-14) 14 October 2002 (age 22)[2]
Place of birth Rotherham
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Buxton
Number 15
Youth career
Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
2022–2023Mickleover (loan) 18 (1)
2023–2024 Mickleover 20 (1)
2024– Buxton 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:09, 26 August 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Sheffield Wednesday

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On 26 April, Trueman would win the Championship Apprentice of the Year, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham, Ryan Sessegnon and Ademola Lookman, as well as ex Owl Mark Beevers in winning the award.[3] Trueman then signed his first professional contract with the club on 21 June 2021.[4] He had a professional debut to remember in the EFL Trophy against Leicester City U21 on 18 October 2022, starting and scoring his maiden goal in the game.[5] Trueman was not included on the retained list which was announced on 3 May 2023.[6]

Mickleover

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On 9 December 2022, Trueman joined Mickloeover on a one-month loan deal.[7] He joined permanently at the end of the season.[8]

Buxton

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On 12 June 2024, Buxton confirmed that Trueman would be signing for them.[9]

Career statistics

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As of 26 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield Wednesday 2022–23[10] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 1 1 1
Mickleover (loan) 2022–23 Southern Football League 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 1
Mickleover 2023–24 Southern Football League 20 1 0 0 0 0 2[b] 0 22 1
Buxton 2024–25 National League North 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 43 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 46 3
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy & Playoffs

References

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  1. ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. ^ "W. Trueman". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Trueman wins Championship Apprentice of the Year". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Academy quintet pen first pro deals". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "What a feeling! Will Trueman describes the perfect pro debut!". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Owls announce academy retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Will Trueman makes loan move". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 9 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Trueman Permanent Move". Mickleover Official Site. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  9. ^ "We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Will Trueman". Buxton Twitter account. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Games played by Will Trueman in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.