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Ethan Walker

Glenn Ethan Walker (born 28 July 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger[2] for Scottish Championship club Ayr United.[3]

Club career

Preston North End

Walker signed his first professional contract in October 2018 and in December 2018, he became the youngest player to appear in a league game for Preston North End when he came on a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Aston Villa at the age of 16 years and 156 days.

On 12 December 2019, Walker joined Altrincham F.C. on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season.[4] He was still available to play for Preston's youth team's during his loan spell at Altrincham. However, he was recalled on 14 January 2020[5] and later on the same month, he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan instead, until the end of the season along with fellow Preston teammate Adam O'Reilly.[6]

On 12 September 2020, Walker joined League Two Carlisle United on a season-long loan.[7] After appearing in four league games for the Cumbrians, Walker was recalled by his parent club Preston North End on 8 January 2021.[8]

In September 2021, he joined National League North side AFC Fylde on loan for a month.[9] He returned to Preston after only two games due to injury, but re-joined the Coasters in November until January 2022.[10] Walker was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]

Blackburn Rovers

On 30 May 2022, it was announced that Walker had signed for Blackburn Rovers on a two-year deal.[12]

Playing for Rovers' youth team as a striker, in his first twelve months at Ewood Park he scored seven goals in 19 appearances.

On 1 September 2023, it was announced that Walker had joined Morecambe on loan for the 2023–24 season.[13] On 2 January 2024, it was announced Walker had been recalled from his spell at Morecambe & had joined Oldham Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]

On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Walker will be leaving the club at the end of his contract.[15]

Ayr United

On 18 June 2024, it was announced Walker will join Ayr United on 1 July when his contract at Blackburn Rovers expires.[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 21 August 2022[17]
  1. ^ a b Appearances in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Preston North End" (PDF). English Football League. p. 57. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. ^ admin (17 September 2021). "Ethan Walker Joins The Coasters On Loan". AFC Fylde. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  3. ^ "England - E. Walker - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  4. ^ Ethan Walker Joins Altrincham On Youth Loan, pnefc.net, 12 December 2019
  5. ^ Ethan Walker Recalled by Preston North End, altrinchamfc.com, 14 January 2020
  6. ^ "PNE Duo Join Stalybridge Celtic". Preston North End FC. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Ethan Walker: Preston North End loan forward to Carlisle United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Preston forward recalled". Carlisle United FC. 8 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Walker Joins AFC Fylde On Loan". Preston North End FC. 17 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Walker Rejoins AFC Fylde On Loan". Preston North End FC. 19 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Preston North End Retained List Confirmed". www.pnefc.net. 9 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Rovers recruit exciting Ethan!". 30 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Morecambe take Rovers striker Walker on loan". BBC Sport.
  14. ^ "Ethan joins Latics on loan". Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  15. ^ "Retain List confirmed". Blackburn Rovers. 18 May 2024.
  16. ^ . Barrow AFC. 18 June 2024 https://x.com/AyrUnitedFC/status/1803148189039464627?t=v_j23uvUp9zyur9Vy-uKug&s=19. Retrieved 18 June 2024. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ^ "England - E. Walker - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  18. ^ Ethan Walker, retrieved 22 August 2022

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