Ty Barnett (footballer) explained

Ty Barnett
Fullname:Ty Kimoni Barnett
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Height:175cm
Birth Date:19 July 2005
Position:Left winger
Currentclub:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Clubnumber:86
Youthyears1:-2019
Youthclubs1:Birmingham City
Youthyears2:2019–2023
Youthclubs2:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Club-Update:00:15, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

Ty Kimoni Barnett (born 19 July 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a left winger for Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]

Early life

From Birmingham, he attended King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys.[2]

Career

Barnett was in the academy at Birmingham City before he joined Wolves at the age of 13 years-old in 2019.[3] He signed his first professional contract with Wolves in July 2022.[4] Although his progress was hampered by injury,[5] he represented Wolves U19 at the Premier League Next Generation Cup in India in May 2023.[6] In August 2023, he signed a new three-year contract with the club.[7] On 24 December 2023, he was included in the Wolves match-day team, named as a substitute for a Premier League clash against Chelsea.[8]

Style of play

Barnett is described as a versatile midfield player who can play in higher areas as an attacking midfield player or in deeper areas, if required.[9]

Personal life

He is the son of former professional footballer Dave Barnett.[10] [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ty Barnett. Soccerway. 24 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Football Update. Hamdsworth.bham.sch.uk. 24 December 2023. 20 October 2016.
  3. Web site: 4 April 2019. This is the promising player Wolves have signed from Birmingham City. Brian. Dick. 24 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Wolves Academy midfielder Ty Barnett has signed his first professional contract at the club. wolves.co.uk. 24 December 2023. 11 August 2022.
  5. Web site: How Wolves are setting good foundations for the future. The Athletic. 24 December 2023. Tim. Spiers. 10 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Wolves youngsters making a name for themselves in India. Shropshire Star. 24 December 2023. Liam. Keen. 20 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Birmingham Mail. Wolves notebook: Midfielder deal, goals prediction, ticket update . Michael. Baggeley. 15 August 2023. 24 December 2023.
  8. Web site: Soccerway. 24 December 2023. 24 December 2023. WOLVES VS. CHELSEA.
  9. Web site: Paul. Vegas. Tribal Football. Wolves attacking midfielder Ty Barnett pens new deal. 18 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Birmingham Mail. Ex-Birmingham City defender: I would have loved to line up against Aston Villa . Gregg. Evans. 24 December 2023. 25 October 2017.
  11. Web site: Why ex Blues Dave Barnett and Baggies' Darren Moore are taking a Road to Rio at Great Birmingham 10K. Birmingham Mail. Fionnuala. Bourke. 23 April 2016. 24 December 2023.