Marcel Lewis Explained

Marcel Lewis
Fullname:Marcel David Lewis[1]
Birth Date:30 September 2001[2]
Birth Place:Cambridge, England
Position:Attacking midfielder, left winger
Currentclub:Curzon Ashton
(on loan from Burnley)
Youthclubs1:Cambourne Eagles
Youthyears2:2010–2016
Youthclubs2:Cambridge United
Youthyears3:2016–2021
Youthclubs3:Chelsea
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Union SG
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Burnley
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Dundee (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Curzon Ashton (loan)
Caps5:5
Goals5:1
Club-Update:21:59, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

Marcel David Lewis (born 30 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for National League North side Curzon Ashton on-loan from Burnley.

Club career

Prior to joining Cambridge United at under-9 level,[3] Lewis played for local side Cambourne Rovers.[4] In September 2016, Lewis joined Premier League side, Chelsea,[3] earning his scholarship in 2018.[5] Featuring regularly for the under-18 side, Lewis was promoted to the under-23s ahead of the 2020–21 campaign and went onto contribute five goals in 17 appearances,[2] additionally scoring in their EFL Trophy group-stage tie with Bristol Rovers[6] before leaving the club in July at the end of his contract.

On 11 May 2021, it was announced that Lewis would leave Chelsea in favour for a move to Belgian side, Union SG on a three-year deal, with the option of a fourth year.[7] On 21 September 2021, Lewis made his Union SG debut during their Belgian Cup fifth round tie with FC Lebbeke, playing the full 90 minutes in the 7–0 win.[8]

On 31 January 2022, Lewis joined EFL League One side Accrington Stanley on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[9]

On 1 September 2022, Lewis joined EFL Championship club Burnley on a two-year contract.[10]

On 1 September 2023, Lewis joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on loan until January 2024.[11] He returned to Burnley in January having not made a competitive appearance for Dundee, though he did participate in teammate Cammy Kerr's testimonial game.[12] [13]

In February 2024, he signed for National League North side Curzon Ashton on loan for the remainder of the season, with the Nash sat in seventh in the final play-off space.[14] On 21 May 2024, Burnley announced the player would be released in the summer when his contract expired.

International career

Lewis received a maiden call-up to the England U20 side for their training camps in November 2020.[15]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea U232019–201[16] 010
2020–211111
Total2121
Union SG2021–22Belgian First Division A001010
2022–23Belgian First Division A00000000
Total00100010
Accrington Stanley (loan)2021–22League One3030
2022–23Championship00001010
Dundee (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership0000
Curzon Ashton (loan)2023–24National League North510051
Career total81101021122

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players . 12 February 2022 . English Football League.
  2. News: Soccerway – Marcel Lewis. Soccerway. 30 September 2021.
  3. News: DION RANKINE AND MARCEL LEWIS LEAVE CLUB FOR CHELSEA . . 16 September 2016 . 30 September 2021.
  4. News: Teenage Kicks: Marcel Lewis . . 26 March 2020 . 30 September 2021.
  5. News: Introducing the 2018/19 Academy Scholars . . 4 July 2018 . 30 September 2021.
  6. News: Bristol Rovers vs. Chelsea . Soccerway . 18 November 2020 . 30 September 2021.
  7. News: Bienvenue Marcel Lewis ! . . 11 May 2021 . 30 September 2021.
  8. News: Union Saint-Gilloise vs. FC Lebbeke . Soccerway . 21 September 2021 . 30 September 2021.
  9. Web site: Marcel joins on loan . Accrington Stanley FC . 31 January 2022 . 1 February 2022.
  10. Web site: Lewis Checks in to Bolster U21 Ranks .
  11. Web site: 2023-09-01 . Marcel Lewis joins on loan . 2023-09-01 . Dundee Football Club - Official Website . en-US.
  12. Web site: MELLON AND WARD RECALLED BurnleyFC . 2024-01-08 . www.burnleyfootballclub.com . en.
  13. Web site: Celtic - Cammy Kerr Testimonial Match . 2024-01-08 . Dundee Football Club - Official Website . en-US.
  14. Web site: Lewis joins Curzon Ashton in loan deal . 4 February 2024 . UptheClarets.com . en-US. Tony. Scholes. 1 February 2024.
  15. News: Three England men's development squads will meet for training camps in November 2020 . . 6 November 2020 . 30 September 2021.
  16. Appearance in the EFL Trophy