Miguel Freckleton (born 6 August 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 (2002-08-06) 6 August 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)
Number 20
Youth career
Bristol Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 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) 14 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:59, 3 November 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]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 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
Mangotsfield United 2019–20[4] Southern League
Division One South
3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2020–21[4] Southern League
Division One South
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021–22[4] Southern League
Division One South
8 0 2 0 0 0 10 0
Total 11 0 2 0 0 0 13 0
Sheffield United 2021–22[17] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022–23[18] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[19] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024–25[20] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wealdstone (loan) 2022–23[1] National League 14 1 0 0 1[a] 0 15 1
Yeovil Town (loan) 2022–23[1] National League 8 0 8 0
Chesterfield (loan) 2023–24[1] National League 16 0 4 0 1[a] 0 21 0
Swindon Town (loan) 2024–25[20] League Two 14 0 1 0 1 0 2[b] 0 18 0
Career total 63 1 7 0 1 0 4 0 75 1
  1. ^ a b Appearance in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "M. Freckleton: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  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. ^ a b c d "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.
  17. ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  18. ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.