Finley Potter
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Finley Potter[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 2004[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Fleetwood Town | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Barnet (loan) | 14 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | → Barnet (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2024– | Fleetwood Town | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | England U18 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:30, 3 May 2024 (UTC) | |||
Finley Potter (born 14 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Fleetwood Town.
Career[edit]
Potter came through the academy of Sheffield United, being rewarded with a scholarship deal in August 2020.[3] His deal started in unfortunate circumstances, missing eighteen months through injury before his return to action in February 2022.[4]
In February 2023, he joined National League club Barnet on loan for the remainder of the season.[5] Following a successful spell, he returned for a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season,[6] being recalled in February 2024.[7]
On 1 February 2024, Potter joined League One club Fleetwood Town on an eighteen-month contract with the option for a further year.[8][9] He made his debut on the final day of the season, as already relegated Fleetwood won 3–0 against Burton Albion.[10]
International career[edit]
In May 2022, Potter was called up to the England U18 squad, going on to win the Four Nations tournament.[11][12]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield United | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Barnet (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 1 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2023–24[2] | National League | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
| Total | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 3 | ||
| Fleetwood Town | 2023–24[13] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 39 | 3 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Finley Potter at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Charlesworth, Ricky (4 August 2020). "Sheffield United reward eight youngsters with maiden professional deals". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ @sufcdevelopment (26 February 2022). "83' First Blades change and it's a very welcome return after 18 months out for @FinleyPotter5 in place of Angell. Great to have you back, Pottsy. 👏👏👏 🔴 #SUFC 4-2 #BFC 🔴" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 May 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Finley Potter signs for Barnet". www.barnetfc.com. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Finley Potter returns to Barnet FC". www.barnetfc.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "FINLEY POTTER RECALLED BY SHEFFIELD UNITED". www.barnetfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Town sign promising defender Finley Potter from Sheffield United". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Hall, Danny (1 February 2024). "Sheffield United sanction permanent transfer exit as defender joins League One strugglers". The Star. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Fleetwood Town 3–0 Burton Albion: Brewers avoid relegation despite final-day defeat". BBC Sport. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Smith, Frank (13 June 2022). "England MU18s win four nations tournament". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "ARBLASTER AND POTTER RECEIVE ENGLAND U18 CALL-UPS". www.sufc.co.uk. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Finley Potter in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2024.