George Campbell (soccer) explained

George Campbell
Fullname:George Hampton Campbell
Birth Date:22 June 2001
Birth Place:Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)[1]
Position:Center-back
Currentclub:CF Montréal
Clubnumber:24
Youthyears1:2015–2016
Youthclubs1:Georgia United
Youthyears2:2016–2019
Youthclubs2:Atlanta United
Years1:2018–2022
Clubs1:Atlanta United 2
Caps1:27
Goals1:2
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Atlanta United
Caps2:36
Goals2:1
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:CF Montréal
Caps3:43
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2023–2024
Nationalteam1:United States U23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:July 7, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:March 22, 2024

George Hampton Campbell (born June 22, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal.

Career

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Campbell played for Nether United as a kid before his family relocated to Atlanta.[2] He began his career with Georgia United before joining the youth academy at Atlanta United.[3] On March 9, 2019, after impressing with the academy, Campbell made his professional debut for Atlanta United 2, the club's reserve side in the USL Championship, against Hartford Athletic. He started as Atlanta United 2 won 2–0.[4] Campbell then scored his first goal for Atlanta United 2 on September 25 against Indy Eleven, scoring the first in a 2–1 victory.[5]

On July 9, 2019, Campbell signed a homegrown player deal with the Atlanta United first team, effective starting from the 2020 season.[3] He made his debut for Atlanta United on March 7 against FC Cincinnati, coming on as a 44th-minute substitute in a 2–1 victory.[6]

On December 13, 2022, Campbell was traded to CF Montréal in exchange for $400,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money and $200,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money, as well as up to $300,000 in conditional General Allocation Money.[7]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta United 22019USL222222
2021USL5050
Total272272
Atlanta United2020MLS1010
2021MLS15110161
2022MLS20010210
Total3611010381
CF Montréal2023MLS26130291
2024MLS17020190
Total43150481
Career total10646010001134

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Campbell . 21 August 2022 . Atlanta United FC.
  2. Web site: MLS players and coaches with ties to Philadelphia. February 28, 2020.
  3. News: ATL UTD 2 defender George Campbell signed by United on Homegrown contract . March 28, 2021 . . July 9, 2019.
  4. Web site: Atlanta United 2 2–0 Hartford Athletic . Soccerway.
  5. Web site: Atlanta United 2 2–1 Indy Eleven . Soccerway.
  6. Web site: Atlanta United 2–1 FC Cincinnati . Soccerway.
  7. Web site: CF Montréal acquires defender George Campbell. C. F.. Montréal. CF Montréal.