Reece Belfield Welch (born 19 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Everton.

Club career

Welch joined the Everton academy at the age of 7.[2] In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing on for three years.[3] On 3 March 2022, Welch made his professional debut as a substitute in the 2–0 FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood.[4]

On 10 August 2023, Welch joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[5][6] On 3 January 2024, he was recalled by Everton after making 23 appearances in all competitions.[7]

On 6 September 2024, Welch joined Challenger Pro League club Deinze on a season-long loan deal.[8] He returned to Everton in December 2024 after Deinze was declared bankrupt and ceased operations.[9]

International career

Born in England, Welch is of Jamaican descent.[10] He has played for England at various youth international levels.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists". premierleague.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Player Profiles Everton Football Club". Everton F.C. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  3. ^ "ENGLAND YOUTH INTERNATIONAL WELCH PENS FIRST EVERTON PRO DEAL". Everton F.C. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Everton 2-0 Boreham Wood". BBC Sport. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Welch joins on season-long loan". www.fgr.co.uk. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Forest Green sign Everton defender Welch on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "WELCH RETURNS FROM LOAN SPELL". Everton. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  8. ^ "KMSK Deinze Verwelkomt Reece Welch" [KMSK Deinze Welcomes Reece Welch]. kmskdeinze.be (in Dutch). 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Deinze is failliet: Gevolgen voor clubs, spelers én hele competitie". VoetbalPrimeur.be (in Flemish). 11 December 2024. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Welch, Reece Welch - Footballer". www.bdfutbol.com.
  11. ^ Reece Welch at WorldFootball.net


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