Finn Cousin-Dawson (born 4 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League club Yeovil Town. Born in England, he represented Northern Ireland at under-21 youth level.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Finn Cousin-Dawson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Stockton-on-Tees, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Yeovil Town | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bradford City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2024 | Bradford City | 34 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Brighouse Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Blyth Spartans (loan) | 44 | (3) |
| 2024– | Yeovil Town | 10 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2022 | Northern Ireland U21 | 7 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:48, 16 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:11, 28 March 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Stockton-on-Tees,[2] Cousin-Dawson began his career with the Bradford City youth team. He moved on loan to Brighouse Town in November 2019,[3] being recalled in January 2020,[4][5] ahead of Bradford City's FA Youth Cup game against Chelsea.[6] He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.[7]
He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.[8][9][10] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[11] In December 2020 he spoke about the impact of coronavirus on football, including lack of fans at stadiums.[12]
In January 2021 he signed a new contract with the club, running until summer 2024.[13][14] In February 2021 he was dropped from the starting line-up after making 9 consecutive starts, with club joint manager Mark Trueman saying that Cousin-Dawson would help him cope with the mental and physical stress of first-team football.[15] In April 2021 club joint manager Conor Sellars said he was happy for young players like Cousin-Dawson and Kian Scales to be playing regular first team football.[16]
At the start of the 2021–22 season, it was announced that Cousin-Dawson would start the club's second game of the season, an EFL Cup game away to Nottingham Forest.[17][18] He later said that his skills were improving, due in part to the expected standards of new manager Derek Adams.[19]
In July 2022 he signed on loan for Spennymoor Town.[20] Cousin-Dawson said that the loan was the "best thing" for him so that he could get regular playing time again.[21] He was recalled by Bradford City in January 2023, with a view to making a further loan move.[22] On 2 February, Cousin-Dawson returned to the National League North on an initial one-month loan deal with Blyth Spartans.[23][24] Later that month the loan was extended until the end of the season.[25]
In July 2023, he returned on loan to Blyth Spartans for the 2023–24 season.[26]
He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2023–24 season.[27][28]
On 12 June 2024, Cousin-Dawson signed a two-year contract with National League side Yeovil Town ahead of the 2024–25 season.[29]
International career
editIn March 2021 Cousin-Dawson was called-up to a training camp with the Northern Ireland under-21 team.[30] He left early in order to return to Bradford City for a match.[31] He received a second call up in May 2021.[32] He made his under-21 international debut in June 2021 in a friendly against Scotland,[33][34] and received a further call-up in August 2021.[34][35]
In October 2021 Bradford City boss Derek Adams said that Cousin-Dawson's international experience was helping him mature as a player.[36] He made two appearances for the under-21s that month.[37] In November 2021 he made a further appearance, his first full international match.[38]
He was recalled by Northern Ireland under-21s in March 2022.[39] Club manager Mark Hughes said it was an opportunity for the player to impress him.[40] Cousin-Dawson made one appearance, playing 90 minutes in a friendly against France, having not played in the earlier Under-21 Euro Qualifier against Slovakia.[41]
Playing style
editPrimarily a centre-back, Cousin-Dawson has also played a right-back and was used as a holding midfielder for the first time on 6 October 2020 in the EFL Trophy, with Bradford City manager Stuart McCall suggesting it could become his permanent new position.[42]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 16 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bradford City | 2019–20[43] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21[8] | League Two | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[44] | League Two | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[45] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[46] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
| Brighouse Town (loan) | 2019–20[47] | NPL D1 NW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League North | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| Blyth Spartans (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League North | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Blyth Spartans (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League North | 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 46 | 3 | |
| Yeovil Town | 2024–25[2] | National League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Career total | 131 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 141 | 3 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "England - F. Cousin-Dawson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
- ^ Bradford City A.F.C. [@officialbantams] (15 November 2019). "📰 NEWS | Finn Cousin-Dawson has joined @brighousetownfc on a short-term work experience loan. #BCAFC | #OurCity" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "FOUR UNDER-18s RECALLED". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "City recall youngster early from Avenue loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "COUSIN-DAWSON CONFIDENT AHEAD OF CHELSEA TIE". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Bradford City confirm one-year deals for four talented teenagers". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ a b "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "REPORT: Rookie Bantams stand up to Donny test in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Young Bantams please McCall after matching Doncaster in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Finn's wait goes on to get a noisy Valley Parade welcome". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "New contract for Bradford City teenage talent Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Proof that Bradford City are serious with developing young talent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Finn will learn from Bantams breather, says Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Why teenage talents deserve the plaudits for Bradford City progress". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Team news: Cousin-Dawson handed Carabao Cup chance for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams youngsters must show they are up for the job now, warns Adams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Cousin-Dawson keen to book his place in Bradford City's plans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City youngster Cousin-Dawson goes on season-long loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City defender Cousin-Dawson happy to take step back to progress his career". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City defender Cousin-Dawson back and off again after Spennymoor loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Arrival : Finn Cousin-Dawson signs on 28-day loan". www.blythspartans.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "New loan move for City defender Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Young City duo extend their National League North loan spells". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson goes back out on loan for full season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 July 2023.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ "City departure Chapman counts cost of County Ground injury". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Signing | Finn Cousin-Dawson joins the Glovers". Yeovil Town F.C. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "City teen Cousin-Dawson gets Northern Ireland call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bradford City teenager Cousin-Dawson aims to make his mark for club and country". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson gets another international call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Scotland U21s edge out Northern Ireland" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Cousin-Dawson called up for Northern Ireland under-21 Euros double header". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bradford City defender Cousin-Dawson hoping for Irish chance". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Irish travels provide more experience for Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams teenager Cousin-Dawson given his biggest international chance so far". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson eyes Northern Ireland double after playing full game". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City teen gets Northern Ireland call up meaning Newport is off the cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Not just Irish eyes hope to be smiling with Cousin-Dawson's Euro exploits". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City teen gets big chance against France". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "McCall: Trophy trail can lead to bigger things for Bantam starlets". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Brighouse Town | Appearances | Finn Cousin-Dawson | 2019-2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.