Alfie Pond Explained

Alfie Pond
Full Name:Alfie James Pond[1]
Birth Date:17 February 2004
Birth Place:Exeter, England
Height:1.91m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Clubnumber:46
Youthyears1:2010–2021
Youthclubs1:Exeter City
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Exeter City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Tiverton Town (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:1
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Stockport County (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Club-Update:16:31, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Alfie James Pond (born 17 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Playing career

Pond made his first-team debut for Exeter City in the EFL Trophy, in a 1–1 draw with Chelsea U21 at St James Park.[2] Speaking after the match, manager Matt Taylor described him as someone who would become "a serious player".[3]

On 12 August 2022, Pond joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2023.[4]

On 2 September 2022, Pond signed for Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.[5]

Pond made his debut appearance for Wolves as a late substitute in a home EFL Cup game against Blackpool on 29 August 2023, which Wolves won 5–0.[6]

On 31 August 2023, Pond joined EFL League Two side Stockport County on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.[7] On 2 January 2024, he returned to his parent club.[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Exeter City2021–22League Two0000002020
2022–23League One0000100010
Total0000102030
Tiverton Town (loan)2021–22[9] Southern League
Premier Division South
2411010261
Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23[10] National League20000020
Wolverhampton Wanderers2022–23Premier League000000
2023–24Premier League00001010
Total00001010
Wolverhampton Wanderers U232022–231010
Stockport County (loan)2023–24League Two60102090
Career total321202060451

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists. www.premierleague.com. 13 September 2023. 2 January 2024.
  2. News: Exeter vs Chelsea U21 24.08.21 . 12 December 2021 . Sky Sports . 24 August 2021 . en.
  3. News: Clark . Daniel . 'Serious player' Alfie Pond, 17, makes Exeter City debut . 12 December 2021 . DevonLive . 25 August 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: ✍️ Alfie Pond joins Yeovil Town on loan . Exeter City F.C. . 12 August 2022 . 12 August 2022 .
  5. Web site: ✍️ Alfie Pond signs for Wolves . Exeter City F.C. . 2 September 2022 . 2 September 2022 .
  6. Web site: Wolverhampton Wanderers 5–0 Blackpool: Matt Doherty scores twice as hosts progress. BBC Sport . 29 August 2023 .
  7. Web site: Alfie Pond: Stockport sign Wolves defender on loan . BBC Sport . 31 August 2023 . 1 September 2023 .
  8. Web site: Alfie Pond returns to Wolves. www.stockportcounty.com. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Alfie Pond Profile . aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk . Aylesbury United F.C. . 12 August 2022.
  10. Web site: A. Pond: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 12 August 2022 .