George Morrison (footballer, born 2005)

George William Morrison (born 2005) is a professional footballer who plays for Fleetwood Town, as a midfielder. Born in England, he represents the Scotland U18 national team at International level.

George Morrison
Personal information
Full name George William Morrison[1]
Date of birth (2005-10-24) 24 October 2005
Place of birth England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Fleetwood Town
Number 52
Youth career
0000–2015 Lancaster City
2015–2022 Fleetwood Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Fleetwood Town 0 (0)
International career
2022– Scotland U18 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:29, 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Morrison attended Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy in Lancaster, Lancashire and also played youth football for Lancaster City up to under-11 level.[2] Whilst at Lancaster City, he was scouted by Fleetwood Town and joined the academy at the age of ten.[2] He progressed through the age groups and went on to make his debut for the under-18 side aged only 15, contributing to the side winning the EFL North West Youth Alliance in 2021.[2] He played a huge role for the under-18's during the 2021–22 season whilst still an under-16 player and even featured twelve times for the under-21 side.[3]

On 24 October 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal only months after starting his two-year youth scholarship.[3] He made his first team and professional debut on 5 November 2022 when he replaced Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu as a late substitute in the 3–1 FA Cup First round victory over Oxford City at Highbury Stadium.[4]

International career

On 6 September 2022, he was called up by Scotland under-18's for a three match friendly tournament at the end of the month in Limoges for the fixtures against Poland, France and Estonia.[5] He was named as a substitute for the game against Poland, but made his debut when he was subbed on during the match.[6] He started the next game against the home nation, France, going on to score on his first full cap in the 32nd minute.[7]

Career statistics
As of match played 5 November 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fleetwood Town 2022–23[4] League One 0010000010
Career total 0010000010

    References
    1. "EFL – Squad List 2022/23: Fleetwood Town - In Squad Players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 53. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
    2. "George on target at Fleetwood Town". 27 May 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2022 – via Ripley St Thomas.
    3. "George Morrison signs his first professional contract". 24 October 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022 – via Fleetwood Town FC.
    4. "G. Morrison Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
    5. "George Morrison has been called up to Scotland's Under-18s squad". 6 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022 – via Fleetwood Town FC.
    6. "George Morrison makes debut for Scotland Under-18s". 6 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022 – via Fleetwood Town FC.
    7. "Morrison nets his first goal for Scotland Under-18s!". 24 September 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022 – via Fleetwood Town FC.
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