Lynford Sackey Explained

Lynford Sackey
Fullname:Lynford Sackey[1]
Birth Date:18 February 2003
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)[2]
Position:Right winger, right back
Currentclub:Berkhamsted
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Bolton Wanderers
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Sholing
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Berkhamsted
Club-Update:13:38, 25 May 2023 (UTC)

Lynford Sackey (born 18 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger or right back for Berkhamsted

Club career

He made his debut for Reading on 15 September 2020 in a 1–0 EFL Cup defeat at home to Luton Town.[3] [4] In summer 2021, Sackey agreed his first professional contract with the club.[5] [6] On 20 May 2022, Reading confirmed that Sackey would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.[7] On 17 June 2022, it was announced Sackey would join Bolton Wanderers once his Reading contract expired and would join Bolton's B team.[8] On 25 May 2023, he was announced as one of five B Team releases.[9]

On 18 November 2023, Southern League Premier Division South club Sholing announced the signing of Sackey.[10]

On 5 January 2024, Southern League Division One Central club Berkhamsted announced the signing of Sackey.[11]

International career

Born in England, Sackey is of Ghanaian descent.[5] He has been involved in training camps for England youth sides.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2020–21EFL Championship000010colspan="2"-10
2021–22000010colspan="2"-10
Total0000200020
Bolton Wanderers2022–23EFL League One0000000000
Career total0000200020

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 23 June 2020 . Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Reading . 9 January 2021 . 23.
  2. Web site: Lynford Sackey . 9 January 2021 . worldfootball.net.
  3. Web site: Joy . Matt . 15 September 2020 . Player ratings: Forwards go missing as toothless Reading crash out of Carabao Cup . 9 January 2021 . Reading Chronicle.
  4. Web site: 2 October 2020 . Academy six presented with debut shirts after featuring in first team photo . 9 January 2021 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C..
  5. Web site: Teen midfielder Lynford Sackey signs contract with Reading. Ghana Guardian. Yaw Opoku. Amoako. 11 July 2021. 3 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Seven promising Reading youngsters agree new contracts including Femi Azeez. Jonathan. Low. 2 July 2021. BerkshireLive. 11 July 2021.
  7. Web site: CONTRACTS OFFERED AND ACADEMY TALENT GIVEN DEALS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 20 May 2022 . 20 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Attacking Trio Added To 'B' Squad . Bolton Wanderers FC . 17 June 2022.
  9. Web site: B Team Announce Retained List . Bolton Wanderers FC . 25 May 2023.
  10. Web site: ✍️✍️✍️ Three new signings ! . x.com/sholingfc . Sholing F.C. Twitter . 24 July 2024 . 18 November 2023.
  11. Web site: NEW SIGNING ALERT . x.com/BerkoFC . Berkhamsted F.C. Twitter . 24 July 2024 . 5 January 2024.
  12. Web site: 11 September 2017 . A Royal contribution to England's future! . 9 January 2021 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C..

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