| Reece Welch | |
| Fullname: | Reece Belfield Welch[1] |
| Birth Date: | 19 September 2003 |
| Birth Place: | Huddersfield, England |
| Height: | 1.97m |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Currentclub: | Deinze (on loan from Everton) |
| Clubnumber: | 5 |
| Youthyears1: | 2010–2022 |
| Youthclubs1: | Everton |
| Years1: | 2022– |
| Clubs1: | Everton |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023 |
| Clubs2: | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) |
| Caps2: | 17 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | → Deinze (loan) |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2019 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2017 |
| Nationalteam2: | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2021 |
| Nationalteam3: | England U19 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears4: | 2021–2022 |
| Nationalteam4: | England U20 |
| Nationalcaps4: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals4: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 13:41, 6 September 2024 (UTC) |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 19:31, 27 September 2022 (UTC) |
Reece Belfield Welch (born 19 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Deinze on loan from Premier League club Everton.
Welch joined the Everton academy at the age of 7.[2] In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing on for three years.[3] On 3 March 2022, Welch made his professional debut as a substitute in the 2–0 FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood.[4]
On 10 August 2023, Welch joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[5] [6] On 3 January 2024, he was recalled by Everton after making 23 appearances in all competitions.[7]
On 6 September 2024, Welch joined Challenger Pro League club Deinze on a season-long loan deal.[8]
Born in England, Welch is of Jamaican descent.[9] He has played for England at various youth international levels.