Callum McFadzean explained

Callum McFadzean
Fullname:Callum Jeffrey McFadzean
Birth Date:1994 1, df=y
Birth Place:Waterthorpe, Sheffield, England
Position:Wing-back
Currentclub:Wrexham
Clubnumber:3
Youthclubs1:Sheffield United
Years1:2012–2016
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:16
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Chesterfield (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps3:7
Goals3:1
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps4:9
Goals4:1
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Stevenage (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2016–2017
Clubs6:Kilmarnock
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Alfreton Town
Caps7:9
Goals7:0
Years8:2017–2018
Clubs8:Guiseley
Caps8:24
Goals8:1
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Bury
Caps9:40
Goals9:0
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Plymouth Argyle
Caps10:25
Goals10:3
Years11:2020–2021
Clubs11:Sunderland
Caps11:25
Goals11:1
Years12:2021–2022
Clubs12:Crewe Alexandra
Caps12:10
Goals12:0
Years13:2022–2024
Clubs13:Wrexham
Caps13:42
Goals13:0
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:18:01, 17 October 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:13:20, 12 August 2012 (UTC)

Callum Jeffrey McFadzean (born 16 January 1994) is a professional footballer who last played as a left sided wing-back for club Wrexham. His versatility has also seen him play as a centre-back.

Born in Sheffield, England, he came through the ranks at his home-town club, has also represented England at under-16 level, but has since opted to play for Scotland at under-21 level. He had loan spells with Chesterfield, Burton Albion and Stevenage. He then joined Kilmarnock before spells with non-league Alfreton Town and Guiseley. He then had one-year spells at Bury, Plymouth Argyle and Sunderland, and half a season at Crewe Alexandra before joining Wrexham

Club career

Sheffield United

A product of Sheffield United's Academy McFadzean was a member of the team that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup in 2011, scoring in the first leg of the final against Manchester United.[1] He was eventually promoted to the senior squad and made his professional début in the first game of the 2012–13 season, a League Cup tie against Burton Albion.[2] Now on the fringes of the first team and regularly securing a place on the bench, McFadzean made his first start for the Blades in the Johnstones Paint Trophy against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.[3] Following a handful of substitute appearances that season, McFadzean was handed a more prominent role by caretaker manager Chris Morgan following the departure of Danny Wilson in April 2012. After a number of first-team starts at the tail end of the season, McFadzean came off the bench to score the winning goal in the first leg of United's play-off semi-final against Yeovil Town.[4] Following his successful end to the season McFadzean had had his contract with the Blades extended in June 2013.[5]

Loan spells

McFadzean started the following season as part of the first team but was sidelined by injury during September.[6] Following the arrival of new United manager Nigel Clough, McFadzean joined Chesterfield in November 2013 on a short-term loan.[7] McFadzean returned to his parent club in January 2014 after making five appearances for Chesterfield, but remained out of United's first team picture, and in March 2014, McFadzean joined League Two side Burton Albion on an initial one-month loan.[8] McFadzean remained with Burton for the remainder of the season, scoring one goal and making ten appearances for his temporary employers, including playing in Burton's unsuccessful appearance in the play-off final at Wembley.

On 3 July 2014, McFadzean rejoined Burton Albion on a six-month loan deal.[9] On 7 October 2014, McFadzean was ruled out for up to two months after breaking his fifth metatarsal bone in a match against Cambridge United.[10]

On 26 November 2015, McFadzean joined Stevenage on a one-month loan.[11] At the end of the 2015–16 season, he was released by Sheffield United.[12]

Kilmarnock

On 24 June 2016, McFadzean signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.[13]

Alfreton Town

McFadzean moved to Alfreton Town in March 2017.[14] He was released by the club at the end of the season.[15]

Guiseley

In July 2017 he signed for Guiseley after a successful trial.[16]

Bury

After a year with Guiseley, he was on the move again in August 2018, this time signing a six-month contract with Bury after a successful trial with the Gigg Lane club.[17] On 26 October 2018, McFadzean was offered a contract extension to the end of the 2018–19 season.[18]

Plymouth Argyle

After Bury were expelled from the Football League, McFadzean joined Plymouth Argyle, making his debut on the opening day of the 2019–20 season as Argyle won 3–0 against Crewe Alexandra.[19] In July 2020, McFadzean turned down a new contract with Plymouth Argyle.

Sunderland

On 21 October 2020, McFadzean joined League One side Sunderland on a one-year deal.[20] McFadzean made his debut in the FA Cup against Mansfield Town on 7 November 2020.[21] He scored his first goal for Sunderland on 10 November 2020 in an EFL Trophy group game against Fleetwood Town.[22] On 25 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Sunderland at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[23]

Crewe Alexandra

On 30 July 2021, he was announced as manager David Artell's fifth summer signing at League One rivals Crewe Alexandra, signing a one-year contract.[24] He made his Crewe debut in a League Cup first round tie at Hartlepool United on 10 August 2021,[25] but made just four further appearances before leaving the club by mutual consent in January 2022.

Wrexham

On 27 January 2022, McFadzean signed for National League club Wrexham on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[26] On 3 May 2024, the club announced he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[27]

International career

McFadzean made five appearances for England's under-16 squad during the 2009–10 season.[28] McFadzean is also eligible to represent Scotland due to his Scottish heritage.[29] He was selected for the Scotland under-21 squad in March 2015.[30]

Personal life

McFadzean was born in Sheffield and continues to live in the Waterthorpe district of the city.[31] He is the younger brother of Coventry City defender Kyle McFadzean, who also started his career at Bramall Lane.[32]

Assault charges

In October 2013, McFadzean was released on bail after being charged with two counts of assault and two counts of threatening behaviour after an incident in Sheffield city centre earlier the same month.[33] McFadzean pleaded guilty to two charges of assault when his case came to court in November 2013, admitting to hitting one female friend and headbutting another while drunk.[34] As a result, he was given a community order with 12 months' supervision.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2012–13League One80001031121
2013–14League One7000101090
2014–15League One00000000
2015–16League One1000100020
Total160003041231
Chesterfield (loan)2013–14League Two401050
Burton Albion (loan)2013–14League Two7130101
2014–15League Two91002000111
Total162002030212
Stevenage (loan)2015–16League Two600060
Kilmarnock2016–17Scottish Premiership40001050
Alfreton Town2016–17National League North9090
Guiseley2017–18[35] National League24111020271
Bury2018–19League Two400201060490
Plymouth Argyle2019–20League Two253212110305
Sunderland2020–21League One2511081342
Crewe Alexandra2021–22League One100002030150
Wrexham2021–22National League15050200
2022–23National League2705000320
Total4205050520
Career totals221712111132227611

Honours

Bury

Plymouth Argyle

Sunderland

2020–21[38]

Wrexham

2022–23[39]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blades 2–2 Man Utd – match report. Sheffield United F.C.. 20 May 2011. 2 December 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023062535/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/AcademyReport/0%2C%2C10418~2358494%2C00.html. 23 October 2013.
  2. News: Shef Utd V Burton. 11 August 2012. BBC Sport. 11 August 2012.
  3. News: BladesVCoventry. 4 December 2012. BBC Sport. 4 December 2012.
  4. Web site: Callum McFadzean rewards faith of manager with key goal. The Times Online. 4 May 2013. 4 May 2013.
  5. News: Retained list. 18 June 2013. Sheffield United F.C.. 18 June 2013.
  6. Web site: Injured Miller set for his Blades comeback after nine months out. The Yorkshire Post. 26 September 2013. 22 October 2013.
  7. Web site: Sheffield United's Callum McFadzean joins Chesterfield. 22 November 2013. BBC Sport. 22 November 2013.
  8. News: Burton Albion sign Sheffield United midfielder Callum McFadzean on loan. 21 March 2014. Burton Mail. 21 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322013836/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Sport/Burton-Albion-FC/Burton-Albion-sign-Sheffield-United-midfielder-Callum-McFadzean-on-loan-20140321130000.htm. 22 March 2014. dead.
  9. News: Burton Albion sign Callum McFadzean from Sheffield United on six-month loan. 3 July 2014. Derby Telegraph. 3 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140707083032/http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Burton-Albion-sign-Callum-McFadzean-Sheffield/story-21324802-detail/story.html. 7 July 2014. dead.
  10. News: Burton Albion boss Gary Rowett disappointed for Callum McFadzean. 8 October 2014. Burton Mail. 7 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141013133853/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Burton-Albion-boss-Gary-Rowett-disappointed/story-23052893-detail/story.html. 13 October 2014. dead.
  11. Web site: Stevenage make a double loan swoop for Callum McFadzean and Michael Crowe. Sky Sports. 26 November 2015. 21 July 2016.
  12. Web site: Ten released. Sheffield United F.C.. 20 May 2016. 21 July 2016.
  13. Web site: Kilmarnock bring in 11 new players on the same day. BBC Sport. 24 June 2016. 21 July 2016.
  14. Web site: Reds sign McFadzean from Kilmarnock . Alfreton Town F.C. . 17 March 2017 . 11 April 2017.
  15. News: Alfreton Town release a raft of players . Ripley and Heanor News . 27 May 2017 . 27 January 2019.
  16. Web site: Callum McFadzean: Guiseley sign Scottish midfielder following successful trial . BBC Sport . 17 July 2017 . 16 September 2017.
  17. Web site: Callum McFadzean: Bury sign defender on short-term deal . BBC Sport . 2 August 2018 . 2 August 2018.
  18. Web site: McFadzean Commits to Shakers . Bury F.C. . 26 October 2018 . 14 March 2019.
  19. Web site: Player Ratings: Crewe 0 Plymouth Argyle 3. Argyle Life. 3 August 2019. 10 August 2019.
  20. Web site: Callum McFadzean: Sunderland sign former Plymouth defender. BBC Sport. 21 October 2020. 26 October 2020.
  21. News: Sunderland 0-1 Mansfield Town . BBC Sport . 7 November 2020 . 11 November 2020.
  22. Web site: Fleetwood Town 2 Sunderland 1: Town top their EFL Trophy group thanks to Highbury victory . blackpoolgazette.co.uk . 11 November 2020.
  23. Web site: 2021-22: Retained list confirmed . safc.com . 25 May 2021.
  24. News: Callum McFadzean: Crewe sign ex-Sheff Utd, Plymouth and Sunderland midfielder . 30 July 2021 . BBC Sport . 30 July 2021.
  25. News: Hartlepool United 0-1 Crewe Alexandra . 11 August 2021 . BBC Sport . 10 August 2021.
  26. News: Wrexham sign defender Callum McFadzean from Crewe Alexandra . 27 January 2022 . BBC Sport . 27 January 2022.
  27. Web site: 2024-05-03 . Wrexham: Luke Young and Ben Tozer released by Dragons . 2024-05-03 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  28. Web site: Callum McFadzean. The Football Association . 2 December 2012.
  29. News: Blades youngster could be set for Scotland switch. 22 November 2013. Sheffield Telegraph. 22 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202232010/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-youngster-could-be-set-for-scotland-switch-1-6259699. 2 December 2013. dead.
  30. News: Scotland Under-21s: Danny Lennon names six new faces . BBC Sport . 16 March 2015 . 27 January 2019.
  31. Web site: Sheffield United footballer admits drunken assaults. BBC News. 6 November 2013. 7 November 2013.
  32. Web site: Player Profile: Callum McFadzean. Sheffield United F.C. . 2 December 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029205924/http://www.sufc.co.uk/team/player-profile/index.aspx?playerid=493110. 29 October 2013.
  33. Web site: Sheffield United footballer Callum McFadzean charged with assault. BBC News. 22 October 2013. 22 October 2013.
  34. Web site: Sheffield United player guilty of assault. The Sheffield Star. 7 November 2013. 7 November 2013.
  35. Web site: 2017-18 Appearances & Goals. 2022-01-31. Guiseley AFC Memorabilia. en-US.
  36. Web site: League Two: 2018/19: Current table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 6 May 2019.
    Web site: Bury: Squad details: 2018/19 . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 6 May 2019.
  37. News: EFL: 12 memorable moments in 2020, including Marcelo Bielsa partying and Neil Warnock's latest 'last job' . BBC Sport . 28 December 2020 . 2 February 2023.
  38. News: Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers . Brent . Pilnick . BBC Sport . 14 March 2021 . 22 March 2021.
  39. News: 22 April 2023 . Mullin the hero as Wrexham win to earn promotion . BBC Sport . 22 April 2023.
  40. News: Bromley beat Wrexham to lift FA Trophy . Aled Williams . BBC Sport . 22 May 2022 . 2 February 2023.
  41. https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2024/april/end-of-season-gallery--relive-the-red-dragons-memorable-season/