Elijah Campbell (footballer)

Elijah Xavier Campbell (born 2 August 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town, on loan from Premier League club Everton.

Elijah Campbell
Personal information
Full name Elijah Xavier Campbell[1]
Date of birth (2004-08-02) 2 August 2004[2]
Place of birth Manchester, England[3]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[4]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fleetwood Town
(on loan from Everton)
Number 6
Youth career
2017–2022 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Everton 0 (0)
2024– → Fleetwood Town (loan) 12 (0)
International career
2021–2022 England U18 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:47, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

Early life

Campbell was born in Manchester. He grew up in Wythenshawe and attended football matches from the age of three, becoming a season-ticket holder at Manchester City.[5]

Career

Campbell joined the academy at Everton in 2017 and established himself in the under-18 team at the age of sixteen, later captaining the side.[4][6] He signed his first professional contract in June 2022, having been described as a "talented young player" by director of football Kevin Thelwell.[7] On 1 February 2024, he joined Fleetwood Town of League One on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.[8] He made his debut for the club on 3 February, in a 3–0 win over Port Vale at Highbury Stadium.[9]

Style of play

Able to play as a centre-back or a left-back, Campbell is a composed and athletic defender who is comfortable on the ball.[3]

Career statistics
As of match played 3 February 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton 2021–22[10]Premier League000000—00
2022–23[11]Premier League000000—00
2023–24[12]Premier League000000—00
Total 000000—00
Everton U23 2023–24[10]————3[lower-alpha 1]030
2023–24[11]————3[lower-alpha 1]030
2023–24[12]————3[lower-alpha 1]030
Total ———9090
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2023–24[12]EFL League One120———10
Career total 120000090100
  1. Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy

References
  1. Elijah Campbell at Soccerway
  2. Elijah Campbell at Soccerbase
  3. "Player Profiles | Everton Football Club". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  4. "Elijah Campbell | Everton Player Profile". www.toffeeweb.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  5. Lennon, Peter (23 September 2021). "My Football Journey...With Everton U23s Defender Eli Campbell". www.evertonfc.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  6. "Everton defender Elijah Campbell delighted penning new deal". OneFootball. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  7. "Everton: Elijah Campbell signs first professional contract". BBC Sport. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  8. "Defender Elijah Campbell joins Town on loan from Everton". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  9. "Fleetwood Town 3-0 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  10. "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  11. "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  12. "Games played by Elijah Campbell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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