Kyle Walker-Peters Explained

Kyle Walker-Peters
Full Name:Kyle Leonardus Walker-Peters[1]
Birth Date:13 April 1997[2]
Birth Place:Edmonton, London, England
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)[3]
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:Southampton
Clubnumber:2
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Youthyears1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Years1:2015–2020
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Clubs2:→ Southampton (loan)
Years2:2020
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Clubs3:Southampton
Years3:2020–
Caps3:148
Goals3:4
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalteam2:England U19
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016–2017
Nationalteam3:England U20
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2017–2019
Nationalteam4:England U21
Nationalcaps4:9
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2022
Nationalteam5:England
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:21:58, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Kyle Leonardus Walker-Peters (born 13 April 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full-back for club Southampton.

He started his career at Tottenham Hotspur, before joining Southampton in January 2020. He made two appearances for the England national team in 2022.

Personal life

Walker-Peters was born in Edmonton, London. His uncle Phil Walker was a professional footballer who played for Millwall and Charlton Athletic.[4]

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Walker-Peters signed for Tottenham Hotspur on 1 July 2013.[5] In May 2015, he made his senior team debut in the post-season tour of Malaysia and Australia. In December 2015, he received Premier League Under-21 player of the month for Spurs.[6] February 2017 saw Walker-Peters sign a new contract until 2019.[7]

At the start of the 2017–18 season Walker-Peters made his full Premier League debut against Newcastle United helping to earn Tottenham a 2–0 away victory at St James' Park. Sky Sports went on to award him Man of the Match.[8] On 28 February 2018, he scored his first goal for Tottenham in the 6–1 win against Rochdale in the fifth round FA Cup tie.[9]

In the 2018–19 season, Walker-Peters made his first start of the season on 31 October 2017 in the EFL Cup tie against West Ham United that Tottenham won 3–1.[10] He also had his first appearance in the Premier League this season as a substitute in game against Leicester City.[11]

On 10 December 2018, Walker-Peters signed a new five-year contract with Tottenham following a contract signed earlier in May the same year.[12] He made his first start in the Champions League in the group stage against Barcelona, and despite a moment of poor play that led to a Barcelona goal, he performed well to block a goal in the second half. The match ended 1–1, which sent Tottenham through into the knockout stage together with their opponents.[13] [14] [15]

On 26 December 2018, Walker-Peters registered three assists during a 5–0 home win against Bournemouth, becoming the youngest player, aged 21 years and 257 days, to provide three assists in a Premier League game since Jermaine Pennant (aged 20 years and 227 days) made three in August 2003 for Leeds United against Middlesbrough.[16]

Southampton

2019–20 season: Loan to Southampton

On 29 January 2020, Walker-Peters joined fellow Premier League side Southampton on loan until the end of the season.[17] He made his league debut on 15 February 2020 against Burnley which Southampton lost 2–1.[18] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that suspended the Premier League season, Walker-Peters would not play again for Southampton until their 3–0 victory against Norwich City on 19 June 2020.[19] Walker-Peters ended the season with ten appearances for Southampton.

2020–21 season: Permanent move to Southampton

On 11 August 2020, he signed a permanent, five-year deal with the club for a reported fee of £12 million.[20] On 12 September 2020, Walker-Peters started his first game since his permanent switch in a 1–0 defeat to Crystal Palace. He was initially shown a straight red card by referee Jon Moss, but after Moss reviewed the pitchside monitor the decision was downgraded to a yellow card.[21] On 6 November 2020, he appeared in a 2–0 victory against Newcastle United which sent Southampton to the summit of the English top flight for the first time since 1988.[22]

On 25 January 2021, Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl said that Walker-Peters had sustained a muscle injury.[23] On 11 February 2021, Walker-Peters returned from injury and started in the FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers which ended in a 2–0 victory.[24] He ended the season with 35 appearances in all competitions.

2021–22 season

On 2 August 2021, Southampton signed right-back Tino Livramento for £5 million, adding competition for Walker-Peters.[25] With the addition of Livramento, Walker-Peters starred as a left-back during parts of the season.[26] On 22 August 2021, he made his first appearance of the season in Southampton's 1–1 draw with Manchester United after he replaced Romain Perraud.[27] On 25 August 2021, Walker-Peters scored his first professional goal for Southampton in an 8–0 away victory against Newport County in the EFL Cup.[28] It was their biggest away win in their history.

On 22 January 2022, Walker-Peters scored his first Premier League goal in a 1–1 draw against Manchester City.[29] On 5 February 2022, he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory against Coventry City in the FA Cup during extra time.[30] Walker-Peters made 37 appearances in all competitions throughout the season.

2022–23 season

On 6 August 2022, he made his first appearance of the season in a 4–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.[31] A week later, Walker-Peters scored the equalising goal in a 2–2 draw with Leeds United.[32] On 13 March 2023, Southampton said it was in touch with Hampshire Police after Walker-Peters received racist abuse on social media following the team's goalless draw with Manchester United on 12 March.[33] Southampton were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season, with Walker-Peters making 38 appearances in all competitions.[34]

2023–24 season

On 4 August 2023, he made his first appearance of the season in a 1–2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday.[35] He scored his first goal of the campaign on 25 October 2023 in a 2–2 draw with Preston North End.[36] During a 3–0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup on 28 February 2024, Walker-Peters suffered an injury concern.[37] Until his injury, he was the only outfield player who played every minute for the club in the league so far that season.[38] Walker-Peters made 47 appearances in all competitions throughout the season.

International career

Born in England, Walker-Peters is of Jamaican descent.[39] He was selected to take part in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup by coach Paul Simpson. He played in five matches and the final in which England won.[40] [41]

On 21 March 2022, Walker-Peters earned his first call-up to the senior England squad for friendlies against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast.[42] Five days later, he made his senior debut in a 2–1 victory against Switzerland.[43]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur2017–18Premier League3041101091
2018–19Premier League60201010100
2019–20Premier League3000101050
Total120613030241
Southampton (loan)2019–20Premier League1000000—100
Southampton2020–21Premier League3004010—350
2021–22Premier League3213121—373
2022–23Premier League3113040—381
2023–24Championship432100030472
2024–25Premier League1200000—120
Total148411171301696
Career total1704172101602037

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
England202220
Total20

Honours

Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton

2024[45]

England U20

2017

Individual

2023–24[46]

2023–24 Championship[47]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Updated squad lists for 2022/23 Premier League . Premier League . 4 February 2023 . 11 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Premier League Player Profile Kyle Walker-Peters . 2016 . Premier League . 8 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Kyle Walker-Peters . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 30 August 2017.
  4. News: Kyle Walker-Peters' uncle Phil says family were so proud of Tottenham debut - 'even the Arsenal fans!' . Evening Standard . Giacomelli. Marco . 15 August 2017 . 30 August 2017 .
  5. Web site: Kyle Walker-Peters Profile . Tottenham Hotspur . 11 June 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170428063001/http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/development-squad/kyle-walker-peters/ . 28 April 2017 .
  6. Web site: 9 June 2017 . In case you missed it, England are under-20 World Cup finalists . 6 October 2023 . BBC News.
  7. News: Kyle Walker-Peters 'over the moon' after signing new Tottenham contract . Evening Standard. 14 February 2017 . 21 June 2017 .
  8. Web site: Newcastle 0-2 Tottenham: Dele Alli, Ben Davies on target as Jonjo Shelvey sees red . Sky Sports . Kate . Burlaga . 13 August 2017 . 13 August 2017.
  9. News: Tottenham 6 Rochdale 1: Fernando Llorente hat-trick seals FA Cup win amid VAR woe and Wembley snow . Jack. Rosser . Evening Standard . 28 February 2018 . 28 February 2018 .
  10. News: Tottenham fans are worried Kyle Walker-Peters is not strong enough . Dan . Coombs . HITC . 1 November 2018.
  11. Web site: 'He is a great player'- Pochettino backs Walker-Peters as ready for Barcelona challenge . Dom . Farrell . Goal . 8 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Kyle Walker-Peters signs Tottenham contract extension . BBC Sport . 10 December 2018.
  13. News: Lucas Moura's late goal takes Spurs through to last 16 in Barça draw . David. Hytner . The Guardian . 11 December 2018 .
  14. News: Barcelona vs Tottenham: Kyle Walker-Peters hauls himself from Camp Nou's imposing jaws. Jonathan . Liew. The Independent . 11 December 2018 .
  15. News: Kyle Walker-Peters: 'I wanted a black hole to just swallow me up' . Jonathan. Liew. The Observer . 12 December 2020 .
  16. News: Kyle Walker-Peters provides first hat-trick of assists of the season in Spurs' first-half blitz of Bournemouth. Danny. Lavelle. Squawka. 26 December 2018.
  17. Web site: Kyle Walker-Peters: Spurs defender joins Saints on loan . BBC Sport . 29 January 2020 . 29 January 2020.
  18. Web site: Sutcliffe . Steve . 15 February 2022 . Southampton 1–2 Burnley . 18 April 2022 . BBC Sport.
  19. Web site: Sanders . Emma . 19 June 2020 . Norwich 0–3 Southampton . 18 April 2022 . BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: Spurs complete Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg deal as Kyle Walker-Peters joins Saints . BBC Sport . 11 August 2020 . 11 September 2020 .
  21. Web site: Cole. Jackson. 12 September 2020. Walker-Peters red card overturned. 27 January 2021. Talksport.
  22. Web site: Sutcliffe . Steve . 6 November 2020 . Southampton 2–0 Newcastle United . 18 April 2022 . BBC Sport.
  23. Web site: 25 January 2021 . Walker-Peters and Bertrand unavailable . 18 April 2022 . Southampton FC.
  24. Web site: 15 February 2021 . Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–2 Southampton . 18 April 2022 . BBC Sport.
  25. Web site: Steinberg . Jacob . 2 August 2021 . Southampton sign Chelsea right-back Tino Livramento for £5m . 18 April 2022 . The Guardian.
  26. Web site: Hytner . David . 24 March 2022 . Kyle Walker-Peters happy to 'prove people wrong' after England call up . 18 April 2022 . The Guardian.
  27. Web site: McNulty . Phil . 22 August 2021 . Southampton 1–1 Manchester United . 18 April 2022 . BBC Sport.
  28. Web site: Pearlman. Michael. 25 August 2021. Southampton secure biggest away victory against Newport County at Rodney Parade. 26 August 2021. BBC Sport.
  29. Web site: Bysouth. Alex. 22 January 2022. Southampton end Man City's 12-match winning run. 23 January 2022. BBC Sport.
  30. Web site: 5 February 2022 . Southampton 2–1 Coventry City . 1 May 2023 . Sky Sports.
  31. Web site: Bysouth . Alex . 6 August 2022 . Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 Southampton . 1 May 2023 . BBC Sport.
  32. Web site: Mann . Mantej . 13 August 2022 . Southampton 2–2 Leeds United . 1 May 2023 . BBC Sport.
  33. News: 2023-03-13 . Saints involve police after Walker-Peters racially abused online . en . Reuters . 2023-03-13.
  34. Web site: Grounds . Ben . 14 May 2023 . Southampton relegated from the Premier League: James Ward-Prowse says he and team-mates will carry regrets . 20 December 2023 . Sky Sports.
  35. Web site: Woodcock . Ian . 4 August 2023 . Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Southampton . 20 December 2023 . BBC Sport.
  36. Web site: 25 October 2023 . Preston North End 2–2 Southampton . 20 December 2023 . BBC Sport.
  37. Web site: 1 March 2024 . Martin issues Walker-Peters update . 25 July 2024 . Southampton FC.
  38. Web site: Rees-Julian . George . 28 February 2024 . Southampton's Martin provides update on Walker-Peters injury . 25 July 2024 . Southern Daily Echo.
  39. Web site: England call up Watkins, Walker-Peters, Mitchell and Johnstone to replace injured quartet. Jacob Whitehead and Luke. Bosher. The Athletic.
  40. News: England U20s seal World Cup glory as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores and Freddie Woodman saves penalty . Daily Telegraph . 11 June 2017 . 11 June 2017 .
  41. Web site: FIFA Tournaments - Kyle Walker-Peters . https://web.archive.org/web/20170530184228/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=403064/index.html . dead . 30 May 2017 . FIFA.com . 11 June 2017.
  42. Web site: 21 March 2022 . England: Tyrick Mitchell & Kyle Walker-Peters earn first senior call-ups . 21 March 2022 . BBC Sport.
  43. Web site: 26 March 2022 . England 2–1 Switzerland player ratings: Conor Gallagher impresses as Harry Kane scores again at Wembley . 27 March 2022 . Sky Sports.
  44. Web site: Tottenham Hotspur 0–2 Liverpool . Phil . McNulty . BBC Sport . 1 June 2019 . 1 June 2019.
  45. News: Leeds United 0–1 Southampton: Line-ups . BBC Sport . 26 May 2024 . 26 May 2024.
  46. News: See who made the EFL Team of the Season line-ups . EFL . 14 April 2024 . 14 April 2024.
  47. News: PFA Championship Team of the Year . PFA . 20 August 2024.

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