Will Fish Explained

Will Fish
Full Name:William Thomas Fish[1]
Birth Date:17 February 2003
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)[2]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Manchester United
Youthyears1:2010–2021
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Years1:2021–
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Stockport County (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Hibernian (loan)
Caps3:21
Goals3:3
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Hibernian (loan)
Caps4:34
Goals4:1
Club-Update:05:16, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2021
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0

William Thomas Fish (born 17 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Manchester United.

A graduate of Manchester United's youth system, Fish made his first-team debut for the club in a Premier League game in May 2021. He had a loan spell at Stockport County during the 2021–22 season, and has since been loaned twice to Hibernian.

Fish has represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

Club career

Fish made his professional debut for Manchester United on 23 May 2021 in their final game of the 2020–21 Premier League season against Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming on as a substitute for Daniel James in a 2–1 win.[3] [4]

On 23 July 2021, Stockport County signed Fish on a season-long loan.[5] On 7 January 2022, Manchester United announced that he had been recalled from Stockport.[6]

On 1 September 2022, Fish joined Hibernian on a season-long loan.[7] He made his debut for Hibernian in a 1–0 defeat to Dundee United on 11 October 2022.[8] Fish played regularly for Hibs during the second half of the 2022 - 23 season. After playing for Manchester United in pre-season matches during July 2023, Fish rejoined Hibernian on loan for the 2023 - 24 season.[9]

International career

Fish has played youth international football for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.[10]

In October 2019, Fish scored for the England under-17 team in a defeat against Germany.[11]

On 2 September 2021, Fish made his debut for the England under-19 team during a 2–0 victory over Italy at St. George's Park.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United U212020–214040
Manchester United2020–21Premier League1000000010
2021–220000000000
2022–230000000000
2023–240000000000
Total100000000010
Stockport County (loan)2021–22National League20000020
Hibernian (loan)2022–23Scottish Premiership2130000213
Hibernian (loan)2023–24Scottish Premiership341303050451
Career total58430305040734

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed . Premier League . 20 October 2020 . 25 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Will Fish . hibernianfc.co.uk . 2 January 2023.
  3. News: Gary . Rose . Wolves 1-2 Manchester United: Nuno Espirito Santo beaten in final game . BBC Sport . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 .
  4. News: Joe . Bray . Will Fish names his Manchester United target for next season . Manchester Evening News . 24 May 2021 . 25 May 2021 .
  5. Web site: 23 July 2021. County net Fish on loan. 28 July 2021. Stockport County . stockportcounty.com.
  6. News: Fish returns from Stockport loan . ManUtd.com . Manchester United . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022 .
  7. Web site: 2 September 2022 . Will Fish Signs On Loan! . 1 September 2022 . Hibernian FC .
  8. News: Adams . Stanley . 12 October 2022 . Manchester United youngster Will Fish makes Hibernian debut . UK Daily News . 28 December 2022.
  9. Web site: Will Fish: Manchester Utd centre-half returns to Hibernian on loan . BBC Sport . 27 July 2023 . 27 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Will Fish Internationals . worldfootball.net . 2 January 2023.
  11. Web site: A late debut goal from Will Fish wasn't enough to secure a draw for the young lions . The Football Association . 12 October 2019 . 25 May 2021.
  12. Web site: England MU19s 2-0 Italy. 3 September 2021. EnglandFootball.com.