Billy Mitchell (footballer, born 2001) explained

Billy Mitchell
Fullname:Billy James Mitchell[1]
Birth Date:2001 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Orpington, England
Height:5ft 10in
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Millwall
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2015–2019
Youthclubs1:Millwall
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Millwall
Caps1:116
Goals1:1
Club-Update:19:21, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

Billy James Mitchell (born 7 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Millwall.

Career

Hailing from Orpington, Mitchell joined his boyhood club Millwall at under-15 level. His father's family originates from Bermondsey and are also Millwall fans, so is his maternal great-grandfather. [2] He made his first team debut in the last game of the season on 5 May 2019, coming on a late substitute in the 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.[2] In the summer of 2019 he signed his first professional contract, a one-year deal. In April 2021, he signed a new long term deal with Millwall. [2] He scored his first professional goal in a 4–1 win against Bristol City on 1 May 2021.[3] Mitchell was awarded the PFA Championship Players in the Community award for the 2021–22 season after becoming heavily involved in Millwall's Community Trust.[4] [5]

Personal life

Mitchell is the brother of Charlton Athletic player Zach Mitchell.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall2018–19Championship100000—10
2019–20Championship702010—100
2020–21Championship1610000—161
2021–22Championship4201020—450
2022–23Championship3600000—360
2023–24Championship1400010—150
Career total11613040001231

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Millwall . English Football League . 43 . 22 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Trials at Tottenham and Brentford – but Millwall midfielder closes in on dream Den debut. News At Den. 30 August 2019. 5 January 2020. John. Kelly.
  3. Web site: Millwall 4-1 Bristol City . BBC. 1 May 2021 . 4 May 2021.
  4. Web site: EFL Awards 2022: Shortlists revealed. www.efl.com. 14 April 2022. 22 April 2022.
  5. Web site: Millwall's Billy Mitchell wins PFA Championship Player in the Community Award. www.millwallfc.co.uk. 11 April 2022. 22 April 2022.
  6. Web site: Cawley . Richard . 16 December 2022 . South London’s Mitchell Brothers – Charlton’s Zach and Millwall’s Billy – have dream of playing in same team . 20 July 2023 . South London News . en-GB.

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