Miguel Oliver Freckleton (born 6 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two side Swindon Town, on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield United.[3]
Career
Freckleton began his career with Bristol Rovers's academy, before signing for non-league Mangotsfield United.[4][5] He moved to Sheffield United in December 2021,[6][7] following a trial and amidst interest from other clubs.[8]
He signed on loan for Wealdstone in November 2022,[9] being recalled in February 2023.[10] He then moved on loan to Yeovil Town,[11][12] and later spent time on loan with Chesterfield.[13][14] He signed on loan for Swindon Town in July 2024.[15][16] He was "ever-present" in the first team throughout the first half of the season,[17] before suffering an injury which kept him sidelined.[18]
Personal life
His brother Andre is also a footballer.[19]
Career statistics
- As of match played 15 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mangotsfield United | 2019–20[5] | Southern League Division One South |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[5] | Southern League Division One South |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22[5] | Southern League Division One South |
8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |||
| Sheffield United | 2021–22[20] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[21] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[22] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[23] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2022–23[2] | National League | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| Chesterfield (loan) | 2023–24[2] | National League | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Swindon Town (loan) | 2024–25[23] | League Two | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Career total | 64 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 76 | 1 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "Latest updated Premier League squad lists for 2023/24". www.premierleague.com. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "M. Freckleton: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Miguel Freckleton at Soccerbase
- ^ Piercy, James (21 May 2024). "Exclusive: Gas keen to bring local boy Freckleton back to BS7". Bristol Live.
- ^ a b c d "Miguel Freckleton | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
- ^ Hemmingham, Nathan (24 December 2021). "Sheffield United snap up Miguel Freckleton as new transfer vision takes shape". Yorkshire Live.
- ^ "'Hard work doesn't stop' says young defender after signing for Sheffield United". The Star. 24 December 2021.
- ^ Frost, Sam (1 December 2021). "Sheffield United, Cardiff and Southampton chasing former Gas talent Freckleton". Bristol Live.
- ^ Staff, Club (10 November 2022). "Transfer news: Wealdstone land Sheffield United defender on loan". Wealdstone FC.
- ^ Woods, Chris (28 February 2023). "LOAN NEWS | Freckleton recalled by Blades". Wealdstone FC.
- ^ "Yeovil Town Football Club - SIGNING | Miguel Freckleton bolsters the backline". www.ytfc.net.
- ^ "Sheffield United man denied dream debut v Tottenham Hotspur makes non-league transfer". The Star. 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Defender signed from Premier League club | Chesterfield FC".
- ^ "One out, one in - Chesterfield sign young Sheffield United defender on season-long loan". Derbyshire Times. 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Swindon Town sign Sheffield United defender Miguel Freckleton on loan". BBC Sport. 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Swindon Town bring in defender on loan from Sheffield United". Swindon Advertiser. 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Swindon Town have 'decision to make' on Miguel Freckleton". Swindon Advertiser. 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Miguel Freckleton recovering from injury at Swindon Town". Swindon Advertiser. 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Larkhall Bring in Freckleton - The Southern League". southern-football-league.co.uk.
- ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Miguel Freckleton in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
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