Oliver James Bainbridge (born 13 June 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Sunderland.[2]

Career

A product of the Sunderland AFC academy, he signed a two-year professional contract with the club in 2023, with the option of an extra year.[3] He played for the Sunderland U21 team during the 2023-24 season, and featured 20 times in the Premier League 2, scoring one and assisting two.[4]

In August 2024, he joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on a season-long loan.[5] He made his league debut for Kilmarnock against Celtic on 4 August 2024.[6][7] He made his European debut against Tromsø IL on 15 August 2024 in the UEFA Conference League.[8][9]

Style of play

A full-back, he is considered able to operate on either flank to play at left-back or as a right-back.[10]

References

  1. ^ "EFL - Squad List 2024/25" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Oliver Bainbridge". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ Copley, James (1 August 2024). "Sunderland remain in transfer talks over highly-rated full-back - where deal stands amid Everton links". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  4. ^ Younger, Clive (31 July 2024). "Sunderland path for talented youngster becomes clear amid Scottish Premiership transfer plan". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Bainbridge joins Kilmarnock on loan from Sunderland". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  6. ^ Carson, Callum (5 August 2024). "Celtic Park debut test earns praise for Kilmarnock loanee Oliver Bainbridge from gaffer Derek McInnes". Daily Record. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Celtic vs. Kilmarnock 4-0". Soccerway. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Bainbridge relishing Killie opportunity". BBC Sport. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Tromsø vs. Kilmarnock 0-1". Soccerway. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  10. ^ Copley, James (31 July 2024). "Kilmarnock eye loan for highly-rated Sunderland full-back after Everton scouting mission - reports". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
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