Christian Norton Explained

Christian Norton
Fullname:Christian Anthony Norton[1]
Birth Date:2001 5, df=y
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2017–2020
Youthclubs1:Southampton
Youthyears2:2020–2021
Youthclubs2:Stoke City
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Cheltenham Town
Caps3:23
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Chester
Caps4:19
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2018–2019
Nationalteam1:Wales U19
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2021–2022
Nationalteam2:Wales U21
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:20:04, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:09, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

Christian Anthony Norton (born 21 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in England, he has represented Wales at under-19 and under-21 levels.

Career

Stoke City

Norton began his career at Southampton and made his senior debut with the under-23 team on 9 October 2018 in the EFL Trophy against Cambridge United.[2] He was released at the end of the 2019–20 season.[1] Norton went on trial at Stoke City in October 2020 and joined their U23 squad in November 2020.[3] Norton made his English Football League debut on 16 March 2021 in a 0–0 draw against Cardiff City.[4] He was give his first start by Michael O'Neill on 17 April against Preston North End.[5]

On 31 August 2021, Norton joined EFL League One side Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2022.[6] Norton made 14 appearances for the Robins before returning to Stoke.[7] He was released by Stoke at the end of the 2021–22 season.[8]

Cheltenham Town

On 12 August 2022, Norton signed a one-year contract with Cheltenham Town.[9] He was released after one season with the club.[10]

Chester

On 9 November 2023, Norton joined Chester of the National League North.[11]

International career

He was selected for the Wales under-21 squad for the friendly match against Republic of Ireland on 25 March 2021.[12]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton U212018–191010
2019–202020
Total3!030
Stoke City2020–21Championship6000000060
2021–22Championship0000200020
Total6000200080
Cheltenham Town (loan)2021–22EFL League One90300020140
Cheltenham Town2022–23EFL League One230100060300
Total320400080440
Chester2023–24[13] National League North1920010202
Career total5724020120752

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 released lists . Premier League . 16 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Report: Cambridge 4-0 Saints . Southampton FC . 16 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Quartet pen Academy deals . Stoke City . 16 March 2021.
  4. News: Cardiff 0-0 Stoke . BBC Sport . 16 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Stoke City boss gives verdict on teenage striker after first start . Stoke Sentinel . 17 April 2021 . 12 May 2021.
  6. News: Christian Norton: Cheltenham Town sign Stoke City striker on loan . BBC Sport . 31 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Tottenham Hotspur forward set for loan switch to Cheltenham Town after Northampton Town spell . Gloucestershire Live . 4 January 2022 . 14 January 2022.
  8. Web site: Potters announce retained list . Stoke City . 27 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Christian Norton returns to Cheltenham Town on a permanent deal . Cheltenham Town . 12 August 2022.
  10. Web site: 2022/23 retained and released list. www.ctfc.com. 11 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
  11. News: Christian Norton joins Chester FC! . 10 November 2023 . Chester FC . 9 November 2023.
  12. https://twitter.com/Cymru/status/1371792612982624257 Wales U21 squad
  13. https://uk.soccerway.com/players/christian-anthony-norton/459391/