Liam Coyle (footballer, born 1999) explained

Liam Coyle
Full Name:Liam Christopher Coyle[1]
Birth Date:6 December 1999
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Accrington Stanley
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2009–2021
Youthclubs1:Liverpool
Youthyears2:2021
Youthclubs2:Bolton Wanderers (loan)
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Accrington Stanley
Caps1:66
Goals1:2
Club-Update:18:10, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Liam Christopher Coyle (born 6 December 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Accrington Stanley.

Club career

Coyle began his career with Liverpool at the age of nine,[2] and spent time on loan in Bolton Wanderers's development squad in 2021.[3]

In July 2021 he signed for Accrington Stanley.[4] His debut came on 5 October in a 5–0 win against Leicester City U21 in the EFL Trophy, whilst his league debut came on 13 November in a 1–4 defeat against Plymouth Argyle.

At the end of the 2023–24 season, a contract extension was triggered.[5] He signed a further contract in May 2024.[6]

International career

Coyle was called up to the Northern Ireland U21 in March 2019.[3] [4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington Stanley2021–22League One191000030221
2022–23League One331501060451
Career total522501090672

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022 . English Football League . 44 . 27 July 2022.
  2. Web site: From being Gerrard's captain to saying goodbye to Liverpool after 12 years - Liam Coyle is ready to be a footballer again. James. Pearce. The Athletic.
  3. Web site: Bolton Wanderers 'passed' on Liverpool and Northern Ireland midfield trialist. The Bolton News.
  4. News: Stanley sign ex-Reds midfielder Coyle. BBC Sport .
  5. Web site: UPDATE: Retained list. 30 April 2024. Accrington Stanley.
  6. Web site: Accrington Stanley: Michael Kelly, Tyler Walton sign, Liam Coyle agrees new deal. 23 May 2024. BBC Sport.