Cameron Norman Explained

Cameron Norman
Fullname:Cameron Pearce Norman
Birth Date:12 October 1995
Birth Place:Norwich, England
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)[1]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Tranmere Rovers
Clubnumber:2
Youthyears1:2010–2014
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Norwich City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Woking (loan)
Caps2:27
Goals2:1
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Norwich United
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Concord Rangers
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2017
Clubs5:Needham Market
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2018
Clubs6:King's Lynn Town
Caps6:45
Goals6:3
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:Oxford United
Caps7:7
Goals7:0
Years8:2019–2021
Clubs8:Walsall
Caps8:62
Goals8:0
Years9:2021–2023
Clubs9:Newport County
Caps9:101
Goals9:6
Years10:2023–2024
Clubs10:Milton Keynes Dons
Caps10:40
Goals10:0
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Tranmere Rovers
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Club-Update:18:00, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

Cameron Pearce Norman (born 12 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Tranmere Rovers.

Club career

Norwich City

Born in Norwich, Norman joined Norwich City at the age of 10 and was promoted to the under-18 squad as a scholar two years later.[2] A key figure during their FA Youth Cup campaign in 2013, in which Norwich beat Chelsea to win the competition for the first time in 30 years, Norman went on to sign his first professional contract in May 2014.[3]

On 29 October 2015, Norman joined National League side Woking on a one-month loan deal[4] and made his professional debut during their 1–0 away defeat against Kidderminster Harriers two days later.[5] Following several loan extensions, Norman became a regular in Woking's starting eleven and scored his first goal for the club during their emphatic 2–1 away victory over Forest Green Rovers, which ended Forest Green's hopes of an automatic promotion place.[6]

On 10 June 2016, following his return from Woking, it was announced that Norman would leave Norwich at the expiration of his current deal.[7]

Non-League

Following his release from Norwich, Norman had spells at Norwich United, Concord Rangers and Needham Market, before joining Southern League Premier Division side King's Lynn Town in August 2017.[2] On the opening day of the season, he made his debut during their 2–0 home victory over Gosport Borough, playing the full 90 minutes.[8] Following an impressive start to the season, his form attracted the interest of many National League and Football League sides.[9] Following an impressive debut season with King's Lynn, in which Norman had featured fifty-one times, scoring seven goals, it was announced that he would leave the club in May 2018.[10]

Oxford United

On 18 May 2018, following his departure from King's Lynn, Norman made the move to League One side Oxford United.[11] He made his debut in a first-round EFL Cup win over Coventry City on 14 August and his league debut in a home defeat to Accrington Stanley a week later.

Walsall

Norman transferred to Walsall for an undisclosed fee during the January 2019 transfer window.[12] He scored his first goal for Walsall when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against Forest Green Rovers on 12 November 2019.[13]

Newport County

On 4 June 2021, he signed a two-year deal with Newport County.[14] He made his debut for Newport on 7 August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1–0 League Two win against Oldham Athletic.[15] Norman scored his first goal for Newport on 25 January 2022 in the 1–0 League Two win against Leyton Orient.[16] In May 2022 Norman was selected as Newport County Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season and again in May 2023 as Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season.[17] In June 2023 Norman announced he had left Newport County after rejecting Newport's offer to extend his contract beyond the 2022-23 season.[18]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 16 June 2023, Norman signed for newly-relegated League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on a free transfer effective from 1 July 2023.[19] He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the 2023–24 season on 5 August 2023, in a 5–3 away win over Wrexham.[20]

Tranmere Rovers

On 27 June 2024, Norman agreed to join Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal, officially joining the club following the expiry of his contract with Milton Keynes Dons on 1 July 2024.[21]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City2015–16Premier League00000000
Woking (loan)2015–16National League271004[22] 0311
Concord Rangers2016–17National League South12100121
King's Lynn Town2017–18[23] SL Premier Division453224[24] 2517
Oxford United2018–19League One7020201[25] 0120
Walsall2018–19League One9090
2019–20League Two180101041241
2020–21League Two350101020390
Total620202061721
Newport County2021–22League Two461100000471
2022–23League Two465203020535
Total9263030201006
Milton Keynes Dons2023–24League Two40010101[26] 0430
Career total285111028018333116

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: C. Norman . Soccerway . 18 May 2018.
  2. News: Cameron Norman . Flown From the Nest . 18 May 2018.
  3. News: Norwich trio handed pro terms . Football League World . 14 May 2014 . 18 May 2018.
  4. News: Cameron Norman: Woking sign Norwich defender on loan . BBC Sport . 29 October 2015 . 18 May 2018.
  5. News: Kidderminster Harriers 1-0 Woking . BBC Sport . 31 October 2015 . 18 May 2018.
  6. News: Forest Green Rovers 1–2 Woking . BBC Sport . 16 April 2016 . 18 May 2018.
  7. News: NINE OUT-OF-CONTRACT PLAYERS TO LEAVE CITY . Norwich City Official Site . 10 June 2016 . 18 May 2018.
  8. News: King's Lynn Town 2–0 Gosport Borough . Aylesbury United . 12 August 2017 . 18 May 2018.
  9. News: Cameron Norman ready to stay and help King's Lynn Town promotion push – chairman . Pink Un . 9 February 2018 . 18 May 2018.
  10. News: CAMERON NORMAN DEPARTS . King's Lynn Town Official Site . 9 May 2018 . 18 May 2018.
  11. News: Cameron Norman Joins Oxford United . Oxford United Official Site . 18 May 2018 . 18 May 2018.
  12. News: Cameron Norman leaves Oxford United to join Walsall for undisclosed fee . Mark . Edwards . Oxford Mail . 18 January 2019 . 18 January 2019.
  13. Web site: EFL Trophy: Walsall 6 Forest Green 0 - Report and pictures . 13 November 2019 . expressandstar.com . 13 November 2019.
  14. Web site: DONE DEAL | Cameron Norman joins Exiles on two-year deal.
  15. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58036216 Newport debut
  16. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59751149 Norman first Newport goal
  17. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23514531.cameron-norman-named-newport-county-player-year/ Norman player of the Year
  18. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65893744 Norman leaves Newport
  19. Web site: Don Deal: MK Dons complete Cameron Norman capture . . 16 June 2023 . 16 June 2023 .
  20. Web site: Wrexham 3-5 Milton Keynes Dons: Dragons' EFL return spoiled by Dons . . 5 August 2023 . 5 August 2023 .
  21. Web site: Tranmere bring in defender Norman from MK Dons. BBC. 27 June 2024. 27 June 2024.
  22. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  23. News: Cameron Norman Profile . Aylesbury United . 18 May 2018.
  24. One appearance and one goal in Southern League Cup, one appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in Southern League Premier Division play-offs
  25. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  26. One appearance in the 2023–24 EFL League Two play-offs
  27. News: Defender Norman voted by Argus readers as player of year ahead of lauded duo . Chris Kirwan . South Wales Argus . 10 May 2022 . 26 February 2023.