Callum Wilson (footballer, born 2004)

Callum Wilson (born 29 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship side Sunderland. Born in England, he represents Northern Ireland at youth international level.

Callum Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004[1]
Place of birth England
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Sunderland
Youth career
0000–2016 AFC Telford United
2016–2019 Derby County
2019–2021 Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Shrewsbury Town 0 (0)
2022– Sunderland 0 (0)
International career‡
2022– Northern Ireland U18 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:38, 11 August 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:50, 24 March 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Wilson began his career playing Saturday league football for AFC Telford United's academy.[2] In 2016, he moved to the youth setup at Derby County at under-13 level.[2] Wilson remained with Derby until under-16 level when he made the move to League One club Shrewsbury Town.[2] Wilson made his senior debut for the club, whilst a first-year scholar, on 5 October 2021, starting in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s.[3] On 19 October, Wilson was an unused substitute in a League One match away at Oxford United, which Shrewsbury lost 2–0.[4]

In July 2022, Wilson joined newly-promoted Championship side Sunderland on a two-year deal.[5]

International career

On 17 March 2022, Wilson was called up to the Northern Ireland under-18 team, whom he qualifies for through his father. Wilson made his international debut in a 2-0 loss to Belgium U18.[6][7]

Career statistics

Club
As of 6 October 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town 2021–22 League One 0000002[lower-alpha 1]020
Career total 0000002000
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Callum Wilson - Defender - U18 Team". shrewsburytown.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  2. "Academy introducing: Callum Wilson & Ben Crompton". shrewsburytown.com. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  3. "Starting Lineups - Shrewsbury vs Wolves U21". skysports.com. 2021-10-05.
  4. "Oxford United 2-0 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 2021-10-19.
  5. "Young quartet sign for the Lads". Sunderland A.F.C. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  6. "Callum Wilson called up to Northern Ireland Under-18s". Shrewsbury Town FC. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  7. "U19s to take part in Football Federations Cup".
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