Kenton Terry Richardson (born 26 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Gateshead.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kenton Terry Richardson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 26 June 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Durham,[2] England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Gateshead | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2017 | Hartlepool United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2020 | Hartlepool United | 43 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
2021 | → Notts County (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2021–2022 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 27 | (0) |
2022– | Gateshead | 68 | (4) |
International career‡ | |||
2023– | England C | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:24, 17 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:51, 21 March 2023 (UTC) |
Club career
editRichardson came through the youth team at Hartlepool United. He made his senior debut for Hartlepool as a substitute for Liam Donnelly in a 4–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 February 2017.[4] Richardson signed his first professional contract in March 2017 alongside three other Hartlepool players.[5]
Following the expiration of his contract with Hartlepool, Richardson joined League One side Sunderland on a two-year deal, initially joining the club's under-23 side.[6]
On 8 March 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on loan until 5 April 2021.[7] However, an injury meant that Richardson only played one game for County.
Richardson made his Sunderland debut on 5 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy win against Lincoln City.[8]
Richardson joined National League North side Spennymoor Town on a 28 day loan deal on 12 November 2021.[9] The loan deal was later extended until the end of the season.[10]
After Sunderland's promotion to the Championship, it was announced in May 2022 that Richardson was one of 16 players released by the club.[11] He made three appearances in total for the Black Cats – all in the EFL Trophy.
On 9 June 2022, Richardson signed for National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal.[12]
International career
editIn March 2023, Richardson received his first call up for the England C team for their game against Wales C.[13]
Personal life
editKenton's grandfather Fred Richardson was a professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Hartlepools United, Barnsley, Chester and West Brom.[14] Richardson is a boyhood Sunderland fan.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of 17 August 2024
Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Hartlepool United | 2016–17[16] | League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2017–18[2] | National League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
2018–19[2] | National League | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
2019–20[2] | National League | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
Total | 43 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | ||
Sunderland | 2020–21[17] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021–22[18] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Notts County (loan) | 2020–21[2] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2021–22[2] | National League North | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Gateshead | 2022–23[2] | National League | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | 33 | 1 |
2023–24[2] | National League | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 45 | 2 | |
2024–25[2] | National League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
Total | 68 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 80 | 4 | ||
Career total | 139 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 168 | 4 |
Honours
editGateshead
References
edit- ^ "EFL:Clubs Retained And Released Lists Published". EFL. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Kenton Richardson at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson". hartlepoolunited.co.uk. Hartlepool United F.C. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Mansfield Town 4–0 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ^ "Hartlepool Quartet Handed Pro Deals". The LFE. 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson joins the club". Sunderland A.F.C. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Deals done for defensive duo". Notts County FC. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson". Soccerbase.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson has signed for Spennymoor on loan". The Northern Echo. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Richardson extends Spennymoor stay". Sunderland AFC. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Retained list confirmed". Sunderland AFC. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson signs". Gateshead FC. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Kenton Richardson named in final England C squad". Gateshead FC. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "Tributes paid to father of Hartlepool United player who has died aged 62".
- ^ "Sunderland sign Hartlepool United defender Kenton Richardson, initially for the under-23 squad". 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kenton Richardson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Gateshead 2–2 Solihull Moors: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ De Costa, Luke (21 May 2023). "FC Halifax Town 1–0 Gateshead". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
External links
edit- Kenton Richardson at Soccerbase
- Kenton Richardson at Soccerway