Paul Walker (footballer, born 1992)

Paul Walker (born 18 April 1992) is an English-born Wales international footballer who is currently plays for AFC Sudbury after playing a spell at Haverhill Borough and Kettering after being released by Northampton Town. He plays as a goalkeeper.

For other people named Paul Walker, see Paul Walker (disambiguation).

Paul Walker
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-04-18) 18 April 1992
Place of birth Cambridge, England
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 AFC Sudbury
Number [1]
Youth career
2008–2010 Northampton Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Northampton Town 1 (0)
2011 → Brackley Town (loan) 7 (0)
2012– Corby Town 138 (0)
National team
2008–2010 Wales U17 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:54, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

Career

Walker was the latest in the production line of young goalkeepers at Sixfields following Mark Bunn and Chris Dunn. Walker, along with Alex Konstantinou and Michael Jacobs, were awarded professional contracts for the 2010-11 season.[1] He made his Football League debut on 25 April 2011 as a second-half substitute for Steve Collis in a match against Stockport County.[2]

On 31 January 2011 Walker and teammate Ashley Corker were released by mutual consent from the Cobblers.[3]

In July 2012, Walker joined up with his former Cobblers manager Ian Sampson at Conference North side Corby Town, although the season ended in disappointment with relegation on the final day, Walker's fine form during the season resulted in a call up to the England C contingency squad in January 2013. Walker continued his fine form in 2013/14 going on to win both Supporters Player of the Year and Manager's Player of the year. During the season Walker hit 100 competitive appearances for the club and was given the captain's armband to mark the day leading the side to a 1–0 win away at Biggleswade Town.

International career

He has played for the Wales national under-17 football team, having been capped twice and has been called up to the Under 19 national team.[4]

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References
  1. Northampton Town hand deals to young trio BBC Sport. 2010-04-08. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
  2. "Stockport 2-2 Northampton". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 25 April 2011. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  3. "Northampton Town sign Clarke Carlisle and Ben Harding". BBC Football. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  4. "Men - Under 19 - Paul Walker". Football Association of Wales. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
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