Lewis Fiorini Explained

Lewis Fiorini
Fullname:Lewis Paul Fiorini[1]
Birth Date:17 May 2002
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Stockport County
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:2009–2020
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:NAC Breda (loan)
Caps2:32
Goals2:5
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps3:39
Goals3:6
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:→ Blackpool (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Charlton Athletic (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Stockport County
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2018
Nationalteam3:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:2
Nationalyears4:2019–2020
Nationalteam4:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps4:2
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2020–
Nationalteam5:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps5:10
Nationalgoals5:3
Club-Update:17:10, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:07:10, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

Lewis Paul Fiorini (born 17 May 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Stockport County. Born in England, Fiorini represents Scotland at youth international level.

Club career

Manchester City

An attacking midfielder, Fiorini began his career at Manchester City and has progressed through several age groups.[2] On 2 July 2021, he signed a new long-term contract at the club, keeping him at Manchester City until the summer of 2026.[3]

NAC Breda (loan)

On 20 August 2020, Fiorini joined NAC Breda on a season-long loan,[4] during which time he scored six goals and achieved five assists.

Lincoln City (loan)

On 2 July 2021, Fiorini signed a season-long loan at Lincoln City,[5] admitting that he spoke with Manchester City teammate and ex-Lincoln City loanee Morgan Rogers about joining the club.[6] He made his debut on the 10 August, coming off the bench in an EFL Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town which saw the Imps lose on penalties, with Fiorini missing their final one.[7] He scored his first goal for the club, during a 5–1 victory against Cambridge United on 11 September 2021.[8]

Blackpool (loan)

On 16 July 2022, Fiorini joined Blackpool on a season-long loan.[9] He made his debut for the club in a single-goal victory over Reading at Bloomfield Road on 29 July.[10] He scored his first goal for the club on 28 April 2023 in a 2–3 home defeat against Millwall. Late in the game he conceded a penalty which gave Millwall the win and relegated Blackpool.[11]

Charlton Athletic (loan)

On 5 January 2024, Fiorini joined Charlton Athletic on loan for the rest of the 2023–24 season.[12]

Stockport County

On 2 July 2024, Fiorini joined Stockport County on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[13]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U232019–204040
Manchester City2020–21Premier League0000000000
2021–22Premier League0000000000
2022–23Premier League0000000000
2023–24Premier League0000000000
Manchester City total0000004000
NAC Breda (loan)2020–21Eerste Divisie3251031366
Lincoln City (loan)2021–22League One396101030446
Blackpool (loan)2022–23Championship1310010141
Charlton Athletic (loan)2023–24League One5050
Stockport County2024–25League One0000000000
Career total8912202010110313
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NEFL Squad List 2021/22. English Football League . 72 . 27 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Lewis Fiorini. www.mancity.com/.
  3. Web site: Manchester City tie Scotland starlet Lewis Fiorini to long-term contract. www.nottheoldfirm.com. 2 July 2021 .
  4. Web site: Lewis Fiorini on Loan to NAC. www.nac.nl.
  5. News: Lewis Fiorini: Lincoln City sign Man City's teenage midfielder on season-long loan. BBC Sport . 2 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Imps Sign Fiorini on Loan. Lincoln City F.C.. 2 July 2021.
  7. News: Match report: Shrewsbury Town 2 Imps 2 (4-2 penalties). . 10 August 2021.
  8. News: Man City players send message to loanee Lewis Fiorini after spectacular goal for Lincoln. Manchester Evening News . 12 September 2021.
  9. Web site: FC . Blackpool . Seasiders Secure Fiorini Deal . 2022-07-16 . Blackpool FC. 16 July 2022 .
  10. News: Blackpool edge past Reading through Connolly goal . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2022-07-30.
  11. News: 2023-04-27 . Championship: Millwall 3-2 up at Blackpool - loss relegates Seasiders . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-04-28.
  12. News: DONE DEAL: LEWIS FIORINI SIGNS ON LOAN . 5 January 2024 . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 5 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Manchester City midfielder becomes latest Summer signing . Stockport County . 2 July 2024.