Declan Thompson
Declan Sebastian Eratt-Thompson (born 9 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Declan Sebastian Eratt-Thompson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 9 March 2002 | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
Number | 38 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2016 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
2016–2018 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | 2 | (0) |
2018– | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:16, 9 January 2021 (UTC) |
Early and personal life
Thompson was diagnosed with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease aged 5, and spent 18 months in a wheelchair.[2] He is the son of former professional footballer Lee Thompson.[3]
Career
Thompson played youth football with Sheffield Wednesday before being released at the age of 14.[4] He began training with the Stocksbridge Park Steels first team, where his father was assistant manager, though could not play as he was too young.[5][4] He registered with the league upon his sixteenth birthday in March 2018, and made his senior debut later that month as a late substitute against Kidsgrove Athletic on 28 March 2018.[5][6][7]
He signed for Sheffield Wednesday on a two-year scholarship in summer 2018.[8] Following his two-year scholarship, he signed a one-year-long professional contract in summer 2020.[2][9][3] He made his senior debut on 9 January 2021 as a late substitute in a 2–0 FA Cup win over Exeter City.[10]
Career statistics
- As of match played 9 January 2021
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sheffield Wednesday | 2020–21[11] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
- "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 24. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Frostick, Nancy (26 June 2020). "A pro contract for Declan Thompson, the boy who was told he might never walk again". The Athletic. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Crann, Joe (6 May 2020). "Wheelchair to Wednesday: remarkable teenage defender pens Owls pro deal". The Star. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Grayson, James (5 May 2020). "Thompson proud as son Declan, who overcame Perthes Disease, wins pro deal with Sheffield Wednesday". Non League Yorkshire. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Grayson, James (1 April 2018). "Thompson hails 16-year-old son Declan". Non League Yorkshire. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- "Kidsgrove Athletic vs. Stocksbridge Park Steels - 28 March 2018 - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Grayson, James (1 April 2018). "Thompson hails 16-year-old son Declan". Non League Yorkshire.
- "Owls welcome new academy scholars". www.swfc.co.uk. Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- "New deals for seven young Owls". www.swfc.co.uk. Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- "Emotional video surfaces as teenage Owl makes his Sheffield Wednesday debut". The Star. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- "Games played by Declan Thompson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
External links
- Declan Thompson at Soccerway
- SWFC Profile