Ethan Pye Explained

Ethan Pye
Full Name:Ethan Joseph Pye
Birth Date:7 November 2002
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Position:Central defender
Currentclub:Stockport County
Clubnumber:15
Goals1:1
Caps1:36
Clubs1:Stockport County
Years1:2021–
Years2:2022
Clubs2:→ Spennymoor Town (loan)
Caps2:21
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–23
Clubs3:→ Gateshead (loan)
Caps3:38
Goals3:1
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Hyde United
Youthyears2:2021
Youthclubs2:Rochdale
Club-Update:17:11, 5 September 2023 (UTC)

Ethan Joseph Pye (born 7 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Stockport County.[1]

Career

Early years

Pye came through the youth academy of Hyde United.[2] In 2021, Pye joined the youth setup of Rochdale, where he played multiple games, one of which was the final of the 2020–21 Youth Alliance Cup, where he scored a headed goal to ensure their 3–0 victory away at Gillingham.[3] Pye played two games for Stoke City U18s as a trialist,[4] but did not sign on permanently.

Stockport County

Prior to the 2021–22 season, Pye joined National League side, Stockport County, on a two-year deal.[5] With injuries to starting centre-backs, Ben Barclay and Zeki Fryers, Pye would make his debut for Stockport in a 2–1 win against Weymouth.[6] Pye would also feature in a 5–2 win over Dover Athletic and a 2–2 draw against EFL side, Bolton Wanderers, in the FA Cup.[7] [8]

Spennymoor Town (loan)

On 6 January 2022, Pye joined National League North side, Spennymoor Town, on an initial three-month loan.[9] Two days later, Pye would start in a 2–1 win against Guiseley.[10] Pye quickly established himself in the team and would play 21 league games in total at Spennymoor, who would go on to finish 10th in the league.[11]

Gateshead (loan)

In July 2022, Pye became the seventh signing for National League side, Gateshead, joining on a season long loan.[12] Pye made his debut in the first league game of the season, which ended a 2–2 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge, however Pye would be forced off after just 38 minutes.[13] Similar to when at Spennymoor, Pye quickly became one of the first names on the team sheet and became a fan favourite. Pye would score his first ever professional goal in a 4–0 victory against Maidenhead United, on the final day of the season.[14] Despite being relegation favourites, Gateshead finished the season 14th, with Pye playing in 45 games across all competitions during the campaign.[15] Gateshead also reached the final of the FA Trophy but despite an agreement that would allow Pye to play,[16] Stockport recalled him days before the final.[17] Gateshead would lose 1–0 to Halifax Town.[18] He would win the Gateshead Player of the Month award in January and March,[19] [20] while also being voted as the Gateshead Players' Player of the Year.[21]

Return to Stockport

While out on loan, Pye had agreed a new deal with Stockport, which will see him stay until at least 2024.[22]

Style of play

Pye is a left-footed defender.[23] He can play in multiple positions across the back line. At Spennymoor Town, Pye was utilised across the back line, mainly playing as a centre-back. At Gateshead, Pye began as a left-back but was moved to centre-back, where he played more often. At Stockport, he is being used as a left-sided centre-back as part of a back-three.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stockport County2021–22National League2010——30
2022–23League Two00—00—00
2023–24League Two220301030290
Total240401010320
Spennymoor Town2021–22National League North210——20230
Gateshead2022–23National League38130—40451
Career total8317010701001

Honors

Stockport County

2023–24[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 20 May 2023 . Club list of registered players . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230803104903/https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gc-legacy-media-assets.gc.eflservices.co.uk/contentassets/c02ddd0e1d174a679c4cce8983aef204/efl-professional-retain-list---2022-23.pdf . 3 August 2023 . 5 September 2023 . EFL . 69.
  2. Web site: 11 December 2020 . Two Youth Players Sign To First Team . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230905151107/https://hydeunited.co.uk/2020/12/11/two-youth-players-sign-to-first-team/ . 5 September 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Hyde United.
  3. Web site: 5 May 2021 . Youth Team Win EFL Youth Alliance Cup . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211016190406/https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2021/may/ytreport_gillingham_may2021/ . 16 October 2021 . 5 September 2023 . Rochdale AFC.
  4. Web site: Stoke City U18 4-2 Sunderland U18 . 5 September 2023 . Soccerway.
  5. Web site: Three more sign on at Edgeley Park . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531013535/https://www.stockportcounty.com/three-more-sign-on-at-edgeley-park/ . 31 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Stockport County.
  6. Web site: Evans . Gareth . Match report: Weymouth 1-2 County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211002224612/https://www.stockportcounty.com/match-report-weymouth-1-2-county/ . 2 October 2021 . 5 September 2023 . Stockport County.
  7. Web site: Match Report: Dover Athletic 2-5 County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211103133714/https://www.stockportcounty.com/match-report-dover-athletic-2-5-county/ . 3 November 2021 . 5 September 2023 . Stockport County.
  8. Web site: 7 November 2021 . Bolton Wanderers 2 2 Stockport County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418081730/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59198575 . 18 April 2023 . 5 September 2023 . BBC.
  9. Web site: 6 January 2022 . Pye announced on three month youth loan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706043233/https://spennymoortownfc.co.uk/2022/01/06/pye-announced-on-three-month-youth-loan/ . 6 July 2022 . 5 September 2023 . Spennymoor Town FC.
  10. Web site: 8 January 2022 . Spennymoor Town 2-1 Guiseley . 5 September 2023 . Soccerway.
  11. Web site: 2021-2022 National League North Table . 5 September 2023 . The Fishy.
  12. Web site: Carruthers . Mark . 22 July 2022 . Gateshead complete loan move for Stockport County defender as National League return looms . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818235851/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/non-league/gateshead-complete-loan-move-for-stockport-county-defender-as-national-league-return-looms-3779329 . 18 August 2022 . 5 September 2023 . Sunderland Echo.
  13. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 6 August 2022 . Dagenham & Redbridge 2-2 Gateshead . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230323101222/https://gateshead-fc.com/matches/dagenham-redbridge-vs-gateshead/ . 23 March 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  14. Web site: 29 April 2023 . Gateshead 4 0 Maidenhead United . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230430144424/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65357251 . 30 April 2023 . 5 September 2023 . BBC.
  15. Web site: Ethan Pye . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230601020339/https://gateshead-fc.com/players/ethan-pye/ . 1 June 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  16. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 3 May 2023 . Ethan Pye, Filip Marschall & Kamil Conteh eligible for FA Trophy Final . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530111455/https://gateshead-fc.com/ethan-pye-filip-marschall-kamil-conteh-eligible-for-fa-trophy-final/ . 30 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  17. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 13 May 2023 . Ethan Pye re-called by Stockport County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530105502/https://gateshead-fc.com/ethan-pye-re-called-by-stockport-county/ . 30 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  18. Web site: De Costa . Luke . 21 May 2023 . FC Halifax Town 1 0 Gateshead . 5 September 2023 . BBC.
  19. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 1 February 2023 . Ethan Pye names as January Player of the Month . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230205125411/https://gateshead-fc.com/ethan-pye-named-as-january-player-of-the-month/ . 5 February 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  20. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 9 April 2023 . Ethan Pye names as March Player of the Month . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530102115/https://gateshead-fc.com/ethan-pye-named-as-march-player-of-the-month/ . 30 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  21. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 2 May 2023 . Seven recognised at end of season awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530110042/https://gateshead-fc.com/seven-recognised-at-end-of-season-awards/ . 30 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Gateshead FC.
  22. Web site: Pye joins National League side on loan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405074553/https://www.stockportcounty.com/pye-joins-national-league-side-on-loan/ . 5 April 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Stockport County.
  23. Web site: Ethan Pye . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519054054/https://www.stockportcounty.com/squad/ethan-pye/ . 19 May 2023 . 5 September 2023 . Stockport County.
  24. https://www.stockportcounty.com/join-us-in-league-one-next-season/

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