| George Sykes-Kenworthy | |
| Fullname: | George William Sykes-Kenworthy[1] |
| Birth Date: | 1 October 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Huddersfield, England |
| Height: | 1.82m |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Currentclub: | York City |
| Clubnumber: | 38 |
| Youthyears1: | 2007–2017 |
| Youthclubs1: | Bradford City |
| Years1: | 2017–2020 |
| Clubs1: | Bradford City |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2018 |
| Clubs2: | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) |
| Caps2: | 10 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs3: | → Stafford Rangers (loan) |
| Caps3: | 5 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2019 |
| Clubs4: | → Guiseley (loan) |
| Caps4: | 9 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs5: | Derby County |
| Caps5: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2021 |
| Clubs6: | Boston United |
| Caps6: | 5 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Years7: | 2021–2023 |
| Clubs7: | Bradford (Park Avenue) |
| Caps7: | 87 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Years8: | 2023– |
| Clubs8: | York City |
| Caps8: | 24 |
| Goals8: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 14:33, 21 April 2024 (UTC) |
George William Sykes-Kenworthy (born 1 October 1999) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club York City.
Sykes-Kenworthy began his career with Bradford City, spending time on loan at non-league clubs Stalybridge Celtic, Stafford Rangers and Guiseley. After a season with Derby County, he returned to non-league football, playing for Boston United, Bradford (Park Avenue) and York City.
Born in Huddersfield, Sykes-Kenworthy began playing for Bradford City at under-8 level, and signed a two-year professional contract in March 2018.[2] Later that month he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan, making 11 appearances in all competitions.[3] His loan spell was intended by Bradford City to help the player's growth.[4]
In May 2018 he was named Bradford City's 'Youth Team Player of the Year' for the 2017–18 season.[5]
He signed a one-month loan deal with Stafford Rangers in December 2018.[6] He made 5 league appearances.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
In July 2019 he signed on loan for Guiseley.[12] His loan ended in September 2019, with Bradford City manager Gary Bowyer saying he was considering sending him back out on loan.[13] He made his senior debut for Bradford City later that month, in the EFL Trophy.[14]
On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[15]
On 15 October 2020 it was announced that he had joined Derby County, joining the club's under-23 side.[16] On 14 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Derby at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[17]
On 7 August 2021, after a series of games as a trialist, it was announced that he had signed a deal with Boston United for the 2021–22 season. [18]
On 4 December 2021, Sykes-Kenworthy signed for National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue).[19] He was "ever-present" in the first team, and in January 2023 said he hoped one day to return to League football.[20] He became club captain for the 2023–24 season,[21] and manager Mark Bower challenged Sykes-Kenworthy to become a leader for the club.[22]
After 17 appearances for Park Avenue in the 2023–24 season,[23] he transferred to York City in October 2023 for an undisclosed fee.[24] [25]