George Broadbent (footballer) explained

George Broadbent
Fullname:George Broadbent
Birth Date:30 September 2000
Birth Place:Tameside, England
Height:1.88m[1]
Currentclub:Doncaster Rovers
Clubnumber:8
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2005–2010
Youthclubs1:Curzon Ashton
Youthyears2:–2017
Youthclubs2:Manchester United
Youthyears3:2017–2020
Youthclubs3:Sheffield United
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Curzon Ashton (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:1
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Beerschot (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Rochdale (loan)
Caps4:21
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Boreham Wood (loan)
Caps5:36
Goals5:5
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Doncaster Rovers
Caps6:22
Goals6:0
Club-Update:14:12, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

George Broadbent (born 30 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Doncaster Rovers.

Career

Sheffield United

Broadbent played for the youth teams of Curzon Ashton from 2005 to 2010.[2] He joined Sheffield United in July 2017 after playing in the youth academy of Manchester United.[3] In January 2020, he rejoined National League North side Curzon Ashton on loan.[2] On 11 January 2021, he joined Belgian First Division A side Beerschot on loan until the end of the season.[4] Six days later, he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute for the final minutes in a 3–0 loss to Club Brugge.[5]

On 3 August 2021, Broadbent joined Rochdale on loan until January.[6]

On 23 September 2022, Broadbent joined National League club Boreham Wood on a short-term loan deal.[7] In January 2023, the loan was extended until the end of the season.[8]

Doncaster Rovers

On 2 June 2023, Broadbent signed for Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2019–20Premier League00000000
2020–21Premier League00000000
2021–22Championship00000000
2022–23Championship00000000
Total0000000000
Curzon Ashton (loan) 2019–20National League North510051
Beerschot (loan)2020–21Belgian First Division A200020
Rochdale (loan)2021–22League Two211201030271
Boreham Wood (loan)2022–23National League3655230447
Doncaster Rovers2023–24League Two0000000000
Career total647721060789

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sheffield United FC - George Broadbent. Sheffield United F.C.. 18 January 2021.
  2. Web site: CURZON SIGN SHEFFIELD UNITED MIDFIELDER ON LOAN. questmedianetwork.co.uk. 28 January 2020. 18 January 2021.
  3. Web site: George Broadbent - Jupiler League. proleague.be. 18 January 2021. Dutch.
  4. Web site: BROADBENT JOINS BEERSCHOT. Sheffield United F.C.. 11 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
  5. Web site: BEERSCHOT VS. CLUB BRUGGE 0 - 3. Soccerway. 17 January 2021. 18 January 2021.
  6. Web site: George Broadbent Joins Dale On Loan. Rochdale A.F.C.. 3 August 2021. 3 August 2021.
  7. Web site: WELCOME, GEORGE BROADBENT!. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 23 September 2022. 28 September 2022.
  8. Web site: LOAN EXTENSION: GEORGE BROADBENT. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 31 January 2023. 31 January 2023.
  9. News: 2 June 2023 . Doncaster sign Blades midfielder Broadbent . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-06-02.