Carl Rushworth Explained

Carl Rushworth
Fullname:Carl Andrew Rushworth[1]
Birth Date:2 July 2001
Birth Place:Halifax, England
Height:1.88m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Brighton & Hove Albion
Clubnumber:39
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Huddersfield Town
Youthyears2:2017–2019
Youthclubs2:FC Halifax Town
Youthyears3:2019
Youthclubs3:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Worthing (loan)
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Walsall (loan)
Caps3:43
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps4:42
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Swansea City (loan)
Caps5:46
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2023
Nationalteam1:England U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:12:44, 5 May 2024 (UTC)

Carl Andrew Rushworth (born 2 July 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Club career

Rushworth started his career with Huddersfield Town before being released at 16; he subsequently joined the academy of FC Halifax Town, before being signed by Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019.[2] He signed for Worthing on a season-long loan in August 2019.[3] He made 30 appearances in all competitions for the seventh tier side.[4]

He signed a new three-year contract with Brighton in July 2020.[5]

Rushworth moved on a season-long loan to League Two side Walsall in July 2021.[6] [7] He made his debut for the club on 7 August 2021 in the 1–0 away loss at Tranmere on the opening game of the 2021–22 season in what was also his Football League debut. On 5 January 2022, whilst on loan at Walsall, Rushworth signed a new contract with Brighton, committing to the club until 2025.[8]

On 8 July 2022, Rushworth joined Lincoln City of League One on a season-long loan deal.[9] [10] He made his Lincoln debut on the opening day of the season against Exeter City.[11]

He signed on loan for Championship outfit Swansea City on 31 July 2023 for the 2023–24 season.[12] [13] He made his debut five days later, denying a late Ivan Šunjić winner with a superb save in the 1–1 home draw against Birmingham City.[14] In Rushworth's second Championship game for the "Swans", he scored an own goal after the ball rebounded off the crossbar into him, putting West Bromwich Albion back ahead in the eventual 3–2 away loss.[15]

International career

In November 2019, Rushworth earned his first international call up when he was selected in Paul Simpson's squad for England U19's three UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers against Luxembourg, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, although he did not play.[16]

He was part of the England U20 squads in October and November 2020, but did not play.[17] [18]

On 5 October 2021, Rushworth received his first call up to the England U21s as a replacement for Josh Griffiths.[19] He was recalled in March 2022 for 2023 European under-21 Championship qualifying matches against Andorra and Albania.[20]

On 10 June 2023, Rushworth made his England U21 debut during a 2–0 defeat to Japan at St. George's Park.[21]

On 14 June 2023, Rushworth was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship;[22] a tournament the Young Lions ultimately went on to win.[23]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brighton & Hove Albion U212020–213030
Brighton & Hove Albion2019–20Premier League0000000000
2020–21Premier League0000000000
2021–22Premier League0000000000
2022–23Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Worthing (loan)2019–20Isthmian League
Premier Division
2300070300
Walsall (loan)2021–22League Two430201000460
Lincoln City (loan)2022–23League One420003010460
Swansea City (loan)2023–24Championship4600020480
Career total154020601101740

Honours

England U21

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carl Rushworth: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 20 April 2023.
  2. Web site: From Halifax to being watched by Manchester United – the rise of Brighton's Carl Rushworth . The Athletic . The Athletic . 29 November 2021 . 28 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Red's Recruit Rushworth . worthingfc.com.
  4. Web site: Worthing | Appearances | Carl Rushworth | 2019–2020 | Football Web Pages . www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Rushworth ready to shine for Albion after signing new deal . The Argus . 10 July 2020 . 5 January 2022.
  6. News: Brighton's Rushworth joins Walsall . BBC Sport . 15 July 2021 . 14 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Albion keeper heads out on loan to League Two side . 15 July 2021 . 14 August 2021 . The Argus.
  8. Web site: Carl Rushworth signs new deal – Brighton & Hove Albion . Brighton & Hove Albion . 5 January 2022 . 5 January 2022.
  9. News: Imps secure England U21 keeper Rushworth . 8 July 2022 . Lincoln City F.C. . 8 July 2022.
  10. News: Lincoln sign Brighton keeper Rushworth on loan . BBC Sport.
  11. News: Lincoln City player ratings as the Imps are held against newly promoted Exeter . 30 July 2022 . LincolnshireLive . 30 July 2022.
  12. Web site: Swansea City seal loan move for Carl Rushworth | Swansea . www.swanseacity.com.
  13. Web site: Swansea sign Rushworth and Kukharevych . www.bbc.co.uk.
  14. Web site: Swansea City 1-1 Birmingham City: Swans' Jerry Yates cancels out Siriki Dembele opener . www.bbc.co.uk . 5 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  15. Web site: West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Swansea City: Baggies survive Swans fightback to claim first win . www.bbc.co.uk . 12 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Young Albion keeper gets England call-up – Brighton & Hove Albion . 8 November 2019 . 18 August 2021 . Brighton & Hove Albion.
  17. Web site: TWO QUICKFIRE GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF SEAL WIN FOR LEE CARSLEY'S YOUNG LIONS AT SGP – The FA . 13 October 2020 . 18 August 2021 . The FA.
  18. Web site: THREE ENGLAND MEN'S DEVELOPMENT SQUADS WILL MEET FOR TRAINING CAMPS IN NOVEMBER – The FA . 6 November 2020 . 18 August 2021 . The FA.
  19. Web site: England squad updates – October . 5 October 2021 . 5 October 2021 . EnglandFootball.com.
  20. Web site: Albion trio get under-21 call-up . Brighton & Hove Albion . 20 March 2022.
  21. Web site: 10 June 2023 . Report: England MU21s 0–2 Japan . 1 July 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  22. Web site: 14 June 2023 . England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals . 26 June 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  23. Web site: 9 July 2023 . England win U21 EURO title after 1-0 win over Spain . 10 July 2023 . EnglandFootball.com.
  24. News: Howell . Alex . 8 July 2023 . England beat Spain to win Euro U21 Championship . BBC Sport . 8 July 2023.