Sonny Carey Explained

Sonny Carey
Fullname:Sonny Jack Carey[1]
Birth Date:20 January 2001
Birth Place:Norwich, England
Height:1.84m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Blackpool
Clubnumber:10
Youthyears1:2010–2017
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Norwich United
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Wroxham
Years3:2019–2021
Clubs3:King's Lynn Town
Caps3:63
Goals3:8
Years4:2021–
Clubs4:Blackpool
Caps4:85
Goals4:9
Club-Update:16:45, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Sonny Jack Carey (born 20 January 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Blackpool. He has previously played for King's Lynn Town.

Career

Born in Norwich, Carey spent his early career with Norwich City, where he was in the Academy between 2010 and 2017.[2] Following on from his release from Norwich, he had trials at Cambridge United and Oxford United and also represented England Colleges FA team during the 2018–19 season.[2] He had a spell at Norwich United before he joined Wroxham in the Eastern Counties Football League. He was then invited to join King's Lynn Town.[3] He signed for Blackpool in June 2021.[4]

He scored his first goal in the Football League in Blackpool's 3–1 victory over Peterborough United on 18 December 2021.[5]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
King's Lynn Town2019–20[6] National League North2133141285
2020–21National League4252120466
Total6385200617411
Blackpool2021–22Championship1110020131
2022–23Championship3732010403
2023–24League One355302031436
Total8395050319610
Career total14617102509217021

Notes and References

  1. https://www.efl.com/contentassets/c5d1297ad65c49c6bac4ae0e69c6b48e/squad-list-publication-report-2021-22---08.09.2021.pdf Squad list publication report 2021–22
  2. Web site: Sonny Carey. Flown From The Nest.
  3. Web site: The rise and rise of Linnets star Sonny Carey. Eastern Daily Press. Chris. Lakey. 18 June 2022. 1 July 2022.
  4. News: Blackpool sign Carey from King's Lynn. BBC Sport .
  5. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59618153 Blackpool 3–1 Peterborough United
  6. For FA Cup second qualifying round: Web site: REPORT: REDS EXIT FA CUP AFTER LINNETS COMEBACK . Alfreton Town FC. 3 July 2022. Lisa. Towerzey. For FA Cup third qualifying round replay: Web site: Leek Town 0 King's Lynn Town 2. The Linnets . 5 October 2019. 2 July 2022. For FA Trophy third qualifying round: Web site: No Walk Over At The Walks. Bulls News. 23 November 2019. 2 July 2022. For FA Trophy third qualifying round replay: Web site: Early double settles Trophy tie for Linnets. Eastern Daily Press. 26 November 2019. 2 July 2022. Chris. Lakey.