Tom Clayton (footballer) explained

Tom Clayton
Full Name:	Thomas Andrew Clayton^[1]
Birth Date:	16 September 2000
Position:	Defender
Currentclub:	Swindon Town
Clubnumber:	4
Youthyears1:	2009–2022
Youthclubs1:	Liverpool
Years1:	2019–2022
Clubs1:	Liverpool
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2022–2024
Clubs2:	Swindon Town
Caps2:	35
Goals2:	1
Club-Update:	17:23, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Thomas Andrew Clayton (born 16 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Swindon Town.

Career

Prior to his move to Swindon Town, Clayton played within the Liverpool youth system having joined at under-9 level.^[2] He joined Swindon Town in July 2022 and made his professional debut the following month in the 0-0 draw against Salford City.^{[3] [4]}

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Liverpool U21	2019–20	—	—		—		—		2	0	2	0
	2020–21	—	—		—		—		2	0	2	0
	2021–22	—	—		—		—		1	0	1	0
Total			0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	5	0
	2022–23	League Two	33	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	35	1
Total			33	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	35	1
Career total			33	1	0	0	1	0	6	0	40	1

External links

• Profile at the Swindon Town F.C. website

Notes and References

1. News: Tom Clayton - Player Profile . Swindon-Town-FC.co.uk . 12 December 2021.
2. News: Tom Clayton joins Swindon in permanent switch . Liverpool FC . liverpoolfc.com. 12 July 2022 . 6 August 2022.
3. News: Swindon Town complete deal for Clayton . Swindon Town FC. 12 July 2022 . 6 August 2022.
4. News: Swindon Town 0-0 Salford City. BBC Football. 6 August 2022 . 6 August 2022.