Tyreece Simpson

Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ipswich Town.

Tyreece Simpson
Personal information
Full name Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson[1]
Date of birth (2002-02-07) 7 February 2002
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Ipswich Town
Number 47
Youth career
2018–2019 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Ipswich Town 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:31, 17 October 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Simpson joined the Ipswich Town academy in 2018, signing a 2-year scholarship. He made his senior debut for the club on 3 September 2019, featuring as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur U23s in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Portman Road.[2] He made his league debut on 29 February 2020 in a 1–2 away loss to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 2 March 2020, signing a two year contract until the summer of 2022, with the option of a further year’s extension.[4]

Personal life

Simpson played rugby when he was young, representing Langley school, while also participating in athletics while representing Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club. He was offered a professional contract by Rugby union club Leicester Tigers in March 2018, but turned the offer down so that he could pursue a career in football.[5]

Career statistics
As of match played 10 November 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town 2019–20[6] League One 3000001[lower-alpha 1]040
2020–21[7] League One 1000002[lower-alpha 1]030
Career total 4000003070
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Ipswich Town" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 40. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. "Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham Hotspur U21 2 - 1". Soccerway. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  3. "Blackpool 2-1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 29 February 2020.
  4. "Simpson Signs Pro Deal". Ipswich Town F.C. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  5. "Twickenham, athletics tracks and park pitches - Tyreece Simpson's unusual journey to the Ipswich Town first team". East Anglian Daily Times. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  6. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  7. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
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