Reece Staunton

Reece Joseph Staunton (born 10 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender and defensive midfielder for Bradford City.

Reece Staunton
Personal information
Full name Reece Joseph Staunton[1]
Date of birth (2001-12-10) 10 December 2001[2]
Place of birth Bradford, England
Position(s) Defender, defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Bradford City
Number 21
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Bradford City 9 (1)
2019 → Ossett United (loan)
2019–2020 → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan)
National team
Republic of Ireland U18
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:21, 24 November 2020 (UTC)

Born in England, he represents Ireland at youth international level.

Early and personal life

Staunton attended Bradford Academy.[3]

Club career

He made his senior debut on 7 November 2017, at the age of 15 years 332 days, becoming the club's youngest ever player.[4][5][6] He signed a two-year academy scholarship with the club in September 2017, having first joined at under-12 level.[7]

He made his first appearance of the 2018–19 season in a 4–1 home defeat in the EFL Trophy on 9 October 2018.[8] He was praised by manager David Hopkin for his performance in the match.[9]

In August 2019 he moved on loan to Ossett United.[10] He returned to Bradford City on 23 September 2019.[11] He made his first City appearance of the 2019–20 season a few days later, in the EFL Trophy.[12][13]

In November 2019 he moved on loan to Bradford (Park Avenue).[14] The loan was extended in December 2019 for a further month, with Park Avenue manager Mark Bower praising Staunton.[15] Later that month he turned professional with Bradford City, signing a contract until the end of the 2021–22 season.[16] On 8 January 2020 the loan deal was ended early.[17]

At the end of the 2019–20 season he was praised by new City manager Stuart McCall, who said Staunton was one of potentially four youngsters who would join the first-team for the 2020–21 season.[18] Staunton was praised by club captain Richard O'Donnell after an impressive performance on the opening day of the 2020–21 season.[19] In September 2020 he signed a new four-year contract with the club.[20] Later that month he suffered an ankle injury,[21] missing matches before being back in first-team contention towards the end of October.[22]

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.[23] Later that month Staunton spoke about how his first-team run was improving his skills.[3] On 30 November he was ruled out for 3 months due following a hamstring injury sustained in a match the week before.[24]

International career

In November 2018 he was called up by the Republic of Ireland under-18 team,[25] having first been involved with the national team set-up since the previous year.[26]

Playing style

Speaking in May 2020, Bradford City manager Stuart McCall described Staunton by saying "he's adaptable because he can play left back, left centre half in a three and can sit in front of the back four. He's got a really good passing range".[18]

Career statistics
As of match played 24 November 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2017–18[27] League One 1000001[lower-alpha 1]020
2018–19[8] League One 0000001[lower-alpha 1]010
2019–20[13] League Two 0000001[lower-alpha 1]010
2020–21[28] League Two 8110202[lower-alpha 1]0131
Career total 91102050171
  1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. Reece Staunton at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  3. "Bradford City's rising rookie Staunton coming of age under McCall". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  4. Simon Parker (8 November 2017). "No pressure on young Bradford City record-breaker Reece Staunton". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  5. Simon Parker (8 November 2017). "Teenager Reece Staunton adds name to Bradford City record books". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  6. "Bradford City 0 Rotherham United 3: Night to remember for Staunton, 15, but record low for City". Yorkshire Post. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  7. "YOUNG PROSPECT HANDED NEW CLUB DEAL". Bradford City A.F.C. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  8. "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  9. Simon Parker (10 October 2018). "Hopkin impressed with teenage duo in Bantams loss". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  10. "STAUNTON TO CONTINUE OSSETT LOAN SPELL". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  11. City, Bradford [@officialbantams] (23 September 2019). "NEWS | @reece_staunton has returned to the club, following a successful work experience spell with @OssettUnited. / #BCAFC | #OurCitypic.twitter.com/oMTb6W8lxK" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. "Local loans pay off for Bradford City youngsters". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  13. "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  14. "Bradford (Park Avenue) loan in Bantams youngster". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. "Bantams boy Reece is showing pieces of quality for Avenue". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. "Bantams starlet signs professional contract". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  17. "City recall youngster early from Avenue loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  18. "Staunton seen as one for Bradford City future". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  19. "Bantams young guns earn shot as Liverpool beckon in cup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. "New contract for Bradford City rising star Staunton". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. "Staunton injury leaves Bantams facing defensive crisis". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. "Fit-again Staunton back in the mix for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  23. "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  24. "New blow for Bradford City as expected length of Staunton's absence revealed". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  25. Simon Parker (13 November 2018). "Bradford City: Devine's chance to impress Hopkin". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  26. "YOUNG BANTAMS ENJOY INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT". Bradford City A.F.C. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  27. "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  28. "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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