Kian Breckin Explained

Kian Breckin
Fullname:Kian Breckin[1]
Birth Date:10 December 2003[2]
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Height:1.78m[3]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Crewe Alexandra
(on loan from Manchester City)
Clubnumber:26
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Rotherham United
Youthyears2:2015–2023
Youthclubs2:Manchester City
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Club-Update:12:30, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Kian Breckin (born 10 December 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City.[4]

Career

Breckin started out in the youth system at Rotherham United, before leaving The Millers at the age of 11 to join Premier League side Manchester City in July 2015.[5] In the summer of 2022, Breckin signed a new contract at Manchester City, which ties him down until the summer of 2027.[6]

In July 2023, Breckin joined League One club Wycombe Wanderers on a season–long loan,[7] but after making just nine appearances across all competitions, Breckin was recalled by his parent club on 4 January 2024.[8]

On 12 August 2024, Breckin joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan,[9] with Breckin making his debut for The Railwaymen in the Carabao Cup a day later, as he played 56 minutes of the game being replaced by Joel Tabiner, during Crewe's 2–1 loss against Rotherham United in the first round.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U–21s2022–233030
2023–240000
Total3030
Manchester City2023–24Premier League0000000000
2024–250000000000
Total0000000000
Wycombe Wanderers (loan)2023–24League One2010204090
Crewe Alexandra (loan)2024–25League Two1000100020
Career total30103070140

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squad List 2023/24 & U21 Registered Contract Players. EFL. 12 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Kian Breckin. Manchester City. 17 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Player Ratings - Kian Breckin. EA. 17 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Crewe agree loan for Man City midfielder Breckin. 12 August 2024. bbc.co.uk.
  5. Web site: High hopes as Manchester City snap up football starlet aged just 11. Yorkshire Post. 13 July 2015. 17 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Manchester City midfielder Kian Breckin signs for Wycombe. Bucks Free Press. 11 July 2015. 17 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Man City midfielder Kian Breckin seals first loan move away after 'weeks of hard work'. Manchester Evening News. 11 July 2023. 17 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Kian Breckin returns to Manchester City. Wycombe Wanderers. 4 January 2024. 17 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Boss bags Breckin on loan. Crewe Alexandra. 12 August 2024. 17 August 2024.
  10. Web site: Rotherham United 2–1 Crewe Alexandra. BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. 17 August 2024.