Draft:Carter Pinnington

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Carter Pinnington
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-02-21) 21 February 2007 (age 17)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Liverpool
Youth career
0000–2024 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024- Liverpool 0 (0)
International career
2022 England U15 4 (0)
2022 England U16 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 February 2024 00:15 (UTC)

Carter Pinnington (born 21 February 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liverpool.[1]

Career[edit]

Born on the Wirral and from Bebington, Pinnington joined Liverpool at U7 level.[2] He made his debut for the Liverpool's U18 side during the 2022/23 season and signed a scholarship contract with the club’s academy in July 2023.[3]

He made his debut for Liverpool in the EFL Trophy during the 2023-2024 season whilst 16 years-old, playing as a centre-back.[4][5] In March 2024, he trained with the Liverpool first team and was added to the first team squad for the UEFA Europa League match against Sparta Prague on 14 March 2024.

International career[edit]

He has played for England at U15 and U16 level.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Carter Pinnington". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Carter Pinnington". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  3. ^ Macdonald, Kiefer (26 July 2023). "Liverpool name 12 players who have signed Academy deals ahead of new season". Liverpool Echo.
  4. ^ Rooney, Will (9 November 2024). "'Fantastic' - Liverpool coach hails fast-tracked trio who are still only 16 years old". Liverpool World.
  5. ^ Doyle, Ian (9 November 2023). "l issue strong competition response as 20-year-old undergoes 'massive change'". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ Priestman, George (21 September 2023). "'Wow' - The 16-year-old Liverpool star making waves at academy level". Liverpool World. Retrieved 27 February 2024.