Caylan Vickers Explained

Caylan Vickers
Full Name:Caylan David Vickers[1]
Birth Date:2004 12, df=y
Birth Place:England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Brighton & Hove Albion
Youthclubs1:Reading
Youthyears2:2024–
Youthclubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:14
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Club-Update:1 February 2024 (UTC)

Caylan David Vickers (born 22 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for the academy of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Career

On 17 May 2023, Vickers was offered his first professional contract by Reading.[2] On 1 July 2023, Reading confirmed that Vickers had signed his first professional contract with the club.[3]

Vickers made his professional debut with Reading in a 1–0 EFL League One loss to Peterborough United on 5 August 2023.[4] His first league start came on 15 August 2023, in a 1-0 home win against Cheltenham Town.

Vickers scored the 8th goal in a 0-9 victory over Exeter City in the EFL Trophy on 19 September 2023, the biggest win in the club's history.

On 1 February 2024, Vickers transferred to the Brighton & Hove Albion Academy for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.[5]

Personal life

He is of Indian descent through his mother.

Career statistics

Club

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS . efl.com . EFL . 5 August 2023 . 20 May 2023.
  2. Web site: NEW DEALS OFFERED AS CONTRACTS COME TO THEIR CONCLUSION . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 May 2023 . 17 May 2023.
  3. Web site: PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS SIGNED BY NINE YOUNG PLAYERS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 2 July 2023 . 1 July 2023.
  4. Web site: REPORT: READING 0-1 PETERBOROUGH UNITED . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 5 August 2023 . 5 August 2023.
  5. News: Vickers signs from Reading. 1 February 2024. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. 1 February 2024.