Callum Wilson (footballer, born 2004)

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Callum Wilson
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004 (age 21) [1]
Place of birth Telford, England
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Rushall Olympic
Youth career
–2016 AFC Telford United
2016–2019 Derby County
2019–2021 Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2022 Shrewsbury Town 0 (0)
2022–2024 Sunderland 0 (0)
2024– Rushall Olympic 2 (0)
International career‡
2022 Northern Ireland U18 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:59, 15 January 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:59, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

Callum Wilson (born 29 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Premier Division side Rushall Olympic. Born in England, he represents Northern Ireland at youth international level.

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Club career

Wilson was born in Telford and began his career playing Saturday league football for AFC Telford United's academy. [2] In 2016, he moved to the youth setup at Derby County at under-13 level. [2] Wilson remained with Derby until under-16 level when he made the move to League One club Shrewsbury Town. [2] Wilson made his senior debut for the club, whilst a first-year scholar, on 5 October 2021, starting in an EFL Trophy match against Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s. [3] On 19 October, Wilson was an unused substitute in a League One match away at Oxford United, which Shrewsbury lost 2–0. [4]

In July 2022, Wilson joined newly-promoted Championship side Sunderland on a two-year deal. [5] Wilson was released at the end of the 2023–24 season without making a senior appearance. [6]

On 13 September 2024, Wilson signed for National League North side Rushall Olympic. [7]

International career

On 17 March 2022, Wilson was called up to the Northern Ireland under-18 team, whom he qualifies for through his father. Wilson made his international debut in a 2-0 loss to Belgium U18. [8] [9]

Career statistics

Club

As of 6 October 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town 2021–22 League One 0000002 [a] 020
Career total0000002000
  1. ↑ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "Callum Wilson - Defender - U18 Team". shrewsburytown.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  2. 1 2 3 "Academy introducing: Callum Wilson & Ben Crompton". shrewsburytown.com. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Starting Lineups - Shrewsbury vs Wolves U21". skysports.com. 2021-10-05.
  4. ↑ "Oxford United 2-0 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport . 2021-10-19.
  5. ↑ "Young quartet sign for the Lads". Sunderland A.F.C. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  6. ↑ Smith, Phil (17 May 2024). "Sunderland confirm the 14 players leaving this summer plus those staying and those offered new deals". Sunderland Echo.
  7. ↑ "BREAKING: PICS COMPLETE SIGNING OF SUNDERLAND DEFENDER". rofc.co.uk. 13 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Callum Wilson called up to Northern Ireland Under-18s". Shrewsbury Town FC. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  9. ↑ "U19s to take part in Football Federations Cup".
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