Thomas Scott (footballer, born 2003)

Thomas Scott (born 5 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship club Sunderland.

Professional career

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Scott came through the youth programme at Northampton Town, although he didn't make a first team appearance for the club. A free-kick goal by Scott was voted as the club's youth goal of the season in May 2021.[1] Scott signed a professional contract with Sunderland in 2021 after impressing on trial.[2][3] He joined the club's Under-23s, playing regularly in the Premier League 2.[4]

Scott made his senior professional debut on 19 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy game against Manchester United U-23s.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Speight, Rich (2021-07-03). "Who are Sunderland's new Under 23s players?". Roker Report. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  2. ^ "Sunderland ready Scott offer after dazzling trial - Exclusive". Football Insider. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  3. ^ Jamieson, Stuart (2021-07-01). "Sunderland sign six youngsters for Under-23 side". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  4. ^ "England - T. Scott - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  5. ^ "'Incoming £5,000 fine coming': SAFC fans react as Johnson names young side against Man Utd U21s". www.sunderlandecho.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.