Connor Teale Explained

Connor Teale
Fullname:Connor Derek Teale[1]
Birth Date:8 October 2002[2]
Birth Place:Akrotiri, Cyprus
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Arbroath
(on loan from Fleetwood Town)
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Leeds United
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Fleetwood Town
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Marine (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Curzon Ashton (loan)
Caps3:12
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Farsley Celtic (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Alfreton Town (loan)
Caps5:17
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Arbroath (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:0
Club-Update:11:29, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Connor Derek Teale (born 8 October 2002 in Akrotiri, Cyprus) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Arbroath on loan from Fleetwood Town.

Career

Teale started his career in the Academy of Leeds United and progressed to be a member of the under-18 squad, featuring in the under-18 Premier League and the FA Youth Cup.[3] He was expected to progress onto the under-23 squad having already been named as an unused sub for the EFL Trophy against Accrington Stanley in September 2020, which Leeds infamously lost 7–0.[3]

On 19 April 2021, with his contract expiring, he decided to leave Leeds and joined EFL League One side Fleetwood Town, signing his first professional contract until the end of the 2022–23 season with the club holding an option for a further year.[4] He went straight into the Development Squad which was managed by Stephen Crainey.[4] He made two first team appearances in the EFL Trophy matches against Barrow and Bolton Wanderers in October and November 2021.

On 24 December 2021, he was sent out on loan to Northern Premier League Division One West side Marine for an initial month, as the club were missing three out of four centre backs.[5] On 28 January 2022, he was recalled from his loan spell by Fleetwood, having made four starts and one sub appearance for the Mariners.[6]

On the same day it was announced that he had instead been sent out on loan to National League North side Curzon Ashton on an initial one-month deal.[7] On 28 February 2022, he extended his stay at Curzon Ashton for a further month after he had been an ever-present figure in the side's backline and was instrumental in the team keeping a number of clean sheets in the previous month.[8]

On 3 December 2022, Teale joined National League North side Farsley Celtic on a one-month loan deal.[9]

On 1 February 2024, Teale joined Scottish Championship club Arbroath on loan until the end of the season.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fleetwood Town2021–22League One0000002020
2022–23League One1000001020
2023–24League One4000103080
Total50001060120
Marine (loan)2021–22[11] NPL Division One West5050
Curzon Ashton (loan)2021–22National League North120120
Farsley Celtic (loan)2022–23National League North601070
Alfreton Town (loan)2022–23National League North17010180
Career total450001080540

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players . 8 June 2022. English Football League.
  2. Web site: C. Teale: Summary . 2022-02-18 . Soccerway . Perform Group.
  3. Web site: Fleetwood confirm signing of Leeds youngster Connor Teale. The Boot Room. 22 June 2022. Jordan. Harris. 19 April 2021 .
  4. Web site: Connor Teale joins Cod Army from Premier League side Leeds United. Fleetwood Town FC. 19 April 2021. 22 June 2022.
  5. Web site: CONNOR TEALE JOINS MARINE. Marine AFC. 24 December 2021. 22 June 2022.
  6. Web site: CONNOR TEALE. Marine AFC. 28 January 2022. 22 June 2022.
  7. Web site: Teale heads to Curzon Ashton on an initial month-long loan. Fleetwood Town FC. 28 January 2022. 22 June 2022.
  8. Web site: Connor Teale extends Curzon Ashton loan for a further month. Fleetwood Town FC. 28 February 2022. 22 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Connor Teale joins on loan . Farsley Celtic FC . 3 December 2022 . 5 December 2022.
  10. Web site: Connor Teale heads to Arbroath on loan until the end of the season. www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 1 February 2024. 1 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Marine – Appearances – Connor Teale – 2021-2022. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.