Callum Wilson (born 29 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Southern League Premier Division Central side Rushall Olympic. Born in England, he represents Northern Ireland at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 February 2004[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Telford, England | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rushall Olympic | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | AFC Telford United | ||
| 2016–2019 | Derby County | ||
| 2019–2021 | Shrewsbury Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Shrewsbury Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Rushall Olympic | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Northern Ireland U18 | 1 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:59, 15 January 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:59, 15 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editWilson was born in Telford and began his career playing Saturday league football for AFC Telford United's academy.[2] In 2016, he moved to the youth setup at Derby County at under-13 level.[2] Wilson remained with Derby until under-16 level when he made the move to League One club Shrewsbury Town.[2] Wilson made his senior debut for the club, whilst a first-year scholar, on 5 October 2021, starting in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s.[3] On 19 October, Wilson was an unused substitute in a League One match away at Oxford United, which Shrewsbury lost 2–0.[4]
In July 2022, Wilson joined newly-promoted Championship side Sunderland on a two-year deal.[5] Wilson was released at the end of the 2023–24 season without making a senior appearance.[6]
On 13 September 2024, Wilson signed for National League North side Rushall Olympic.[7]
International career
editOn 17 March 2022, Wilson was called up to the Northern Ireland under-18 team, whom he qualifies for through his father. Wilson made his international debut in a 2-0 loss to Belgium U18.[8][9]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 6 October 2021
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shrewsbury Town | 2021–22 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
- ↑ Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
edit- ↑ "Callum Wilson - Defender - U18 Team". shrewsburytown.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- 1 2 3 "Academy introducing: Callum Wilson & Ben Crompton". shrewsburytown.com. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ↑ "Starting Lineups - Shrewsbury vs Wolves U21". skysports.com. 2021-10-05.
- ↑ "Oxford United 2-0 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 2021-10-19.
- ↑ "Young quartet sign for the Lads". Sunderland A.F.C. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ Smith, Phil (17 May 2024). "Sunderland confirm the 14 players leaving this summer plus those staying and those offered new deals". Sunderland Echo.
- ↑ "BREAKING: PICS COMPLETE SIGNING OF SUNDERLAND DEFENDER". rofc.co.uk. 13 September 2024.
- ↑ "Callum Wilson called up to Northern Ireland Under-18s". Shrewsbury Town FC. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ↑ "U19s to take part in Football Federations Cup".
External links
edit- Callum Wilson at Soccerway
- Callum Wilson at WorldFootball.net