Michael Duckworth

Michael James Duckworth (born 28 April 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back for National League North club York City.

Michael Duckworth
Duckworth playing for Hartlepool United in 2015
Personal information
Full name Michael James Duckworth[1]
Date of birth (1992-04-28) 28 April 1992[2]
Place of birth Rinteln, Germany
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)[3]
Position(s) Right back[2]
Club information
Current team
 York City
Youth career
0000–2010 York City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Harrogate Railway Athletic
2011–2013 Bradford Park Avenue[lower-alpha 1] 38 (3)
2013–2016 Hartlepool United 80 (3)
2016–2017 Fleetwood Town 4 (0)
2017 → Morecambe (loan) 14 (0)
2017–2020 Halifax Town 70 (3)
2020- York City 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:13, 13 July 2019 (UTC)

Early life and career

Duckworth was born in Rinteln, Lower Saxony, Germany[2] and lived there for six months before being raised in Rawcliffe, York, England.[4] He started playing for his local team in Rawcliffe aged five, before joining York City's youth team aged 10.[5] Duckworth signed a two-year scholarship with York in May 2008 after graduating from the club's Centre of Excellence.[6] However, he was released after failing to earn a professional contract in May 2010.[7]

Harrogate Railway

He moved into non-League football with Harrogate Railway Athletic in the Northern Premier League Division One North in October 2010.[8]

Bradford Park Avenue

Duckworth signed for Bradford Park Avenue in August 2011 and made 34 appearances in the 2011–12 season as they won promotion to the Conference North via the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-offs.[9][10] He made 43 appearances in 2012–13[11][12] and won the club's Supporters' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards.[13]

Hartlepool United

Duckworth went on trial at League Two club Hartlepool United in July 2013 after being recommended to them by Bradford Park Avenue manager John Deacey.[14] His trial was a success and he signed a month-to-month contract with Hartlepool on 22 August 2013.[15][16] He made his professional debut two days later after playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home defeat against Fleetwood Town.[11] In September 2013, Duckworth was rewarded for his early season form by signing a new contract for a longer period to extend his stay at Victoria Park.[17]

Fleetwood Town

Duckworth signed for League One club Fleetwood Town on 17 June 2016.[18] On 31 January 2017, he joined League Two club Morecambe on loan until the end of 2016–17.[19]

Halifax Town

On 5 August 2017, Duckworth signed for newly promoted National League club Halifax on a one-year contract.[20]

York City

Duckworth re-signed for York City on 13 August 2020 after leaving Halifax.[21]

Style of play

Having joined Bradford Park Avenue as a winger or a forward, he was converted by manager John Deacey into playing as an attacking right back.[13][22]

Career statistics
As of end of 2018–19 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford Park Avenue[lower-alpha 1] 2012–13[11][12] Conference North 38340—1[lower-alpha 2]0433
Hartlepool United 2013–14[23] League Two 30030003[lower-alpha 3]0360
2014–15[24] League Two 37310101[lower-alpha 3]1404
2015–16[25] League Two 13020201[lower-alpha 3]0180
Total 803603051944
Fleetwood Town 2016–17[26] League One 4000002[lower-alpha 4]060
Morecambe (loan) 2016–17[26] League Two 140———140
F.C. Halifax Town 2017–18[11] National League 18000—00180
2018–19[11] National League 19010—2[lower-alpha 2]0220
Total 37010—20400
Career total 1736110301011977
  1. The Bradford Park Avenue appearances and goals only cover the 2012–13 season in the Conference North.
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  4. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  2. "Michael Duckworth". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. "Michael Duckworth". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  4. "H'Angus Hundred: Michael Duckworth". Hartlepool United F.C. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  5. "Magic Eight Ball: Michael Duckworth". Hartlepool United F.C. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  6. "Welcome to new City youth club". The Press. York. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  7. Flett, Dave (19 May 2010). "Martin Foyle releases seven players as Ben Purkiss turns down York City deal". The Press. York. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  8. Allcock, Alan (23 October 2010). "First North signings". Northern Premier League. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013 – via Pitchero.
  9. Snee, Tom (13 August 2011). "Premier Division signings". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 7 February 2018 – via Pitchero.
  10. Whiting, Ian (16 May 2012). "Tom Greaves goal the undoubted highlight of a thrilling Bradford Park Avenue season". Telegraph & Argus. Bradford. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  11. "M. Duckworth: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  12. For FA Cup second qualifying round: "Curzon Ashton 1–3 Bradford (Park Avenue)". Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
    For FA Cup third qualifying round: "Carlton Town 1–3 Bradford (Park Avenue)". Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
    For FA Trophy third qualifying round: "Stafford Rangers 3–1 Bradford (Park Avenue)". Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  13. "Avenue double for Michael Duckworth". Telegraph & Argus. Bradford. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  14. Hope, Craig (18 July 2013). "Hartlepool United take look at Bradford Park Avenue's Michael Duckworth". Peterlee Star. Archived from the original on 4 September 2013.
  15. "Hartlepool: Duckworth signs from Bradford Park Avenue". BBC Sport. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  16. "Colin Cooper thrilled with Michael Duckworth's Hartlepool United debut". Hartlepool Mail. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  17. "Defender rewarded with new deal". Hartlepool United F.C. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  18. "Michael Duckworth: Fleetwood Town sign Hartlepool United defender". BBC Sport. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  19. "Michael Duckworth: Morecambe sign Fleetwood Town defender on loan". BBC Sport. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  20. "Shaymen sign right-back Duckworth". Halifax Courier. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  21. "Duckworth rejoins City after 10-year absence". York City F.C. Official Site. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  22. "Avenue Defender joins Hartlepool". Football Conference. 23 August 2013. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013.
  23. "Games played by Michael Duckworth in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  24. "Games played by Michael Duckworth in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  25. "Games played by Michael Duckworth in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  26. "Games played by Michael Duckworth in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
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