George Pratt (footballer)

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George Pratt
Personal information
Full name George Christopher John Pratt
Date of birth (2003-09-17) 17 September 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth Bradford, England
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Number 43
Youth career
2012–2018 UFCA Leeds
2018–2025 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021– Blackburn Rovers 6 (0)
2021Hyde United (loan) 4 (0)
2025Chorley (loan) 6 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:04, 20 December 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 02:37, 27 November 2025 (UTC)

George Christopher John Pratt (born 17 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Blackburn Rovers.

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Club career

Pratt is a product of the youth academy UFCA Leeds since 2012, and in 2018 moved to the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers where he signed an academy contract in 2019. [1] On 28 October 2021, he joined Hyde United on a short-term working loan in the Northern Premier League. [2] On 30 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn until 2024. [3] On 18 May 2024, he extended his contract with Blackburn for an additional season. [4] On 10 May 2025, he extended his contract with Blackburn until June 2026, with an option for another year. [5]

On 8 September 2025, Pratt joined Chorley on a month-long loan in the National League North. [6] On 3 October 2025, he extended his loan with Chorley an additional month. [7] On 4 November 2025, he again extended his loan with Chorley until January 2026. [8]

On 7 November 2025, he was recalled early from his loan by Blackburn, scoring one goal in seven appearances for Chorley. [9] On 21 November 2025, he made his debut with Blackburn Rovers in a 2–1 EFL Championship away win over Preston North End. [10]

On 3 December 2025, Pratt recorded his first assist for the club, heading the ball down for Andri Guðjohnsen in a 1–1 draw with Ipswich Town. [11]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played on 20 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers 2021–22 Championship 00000000
2025–26 Championship60000060
Total60000060
Hyde United (loan) 2025–26 National League North 6161
Career total121000000121

References

  1. "From grassroots to pro deal - Rovers reach George Pratt agreement". Lancashire Telegraph. 22 June 2022.
  2. Bugby, Tony (15 December 2021). "George plays a learning game during loan spell".
  3. "George Pratt Signs Pro Deal With Blackburn Rovers". UFCA. 30 June 2022.
  4. "Blackburn Rovers confirm contract decisions on four players in retained list". Lancashire Telegraph. 18 May 2024.
  5. "Young Rovers defender 'proud' to sign new deal after injury nightmare". Lancashire Telegraph. 10 May 2025.
  6. "Blackburn Rovers sanction loan deal after previous transfer success". Lancashire Telegraph. 8 September 2025.
  7. "Pratt extends Magpies stay". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  8. "Pratt extends Magpies stay". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  9. "George Pratt recalled by Blackburn Rovers". Chorley FC. 8 November 2025.
  10. "George Pratt sets out Blackburn Rovers aim after 'surreal' Deepdale debut". Lancashire Telegraph. 25 November 2025.
  11. "Ipswich Town 1–1 Blackburn Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 December 2025.