Louis Stephenson (footballer)

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Louis Stephenson
Louis Stephenson taking a throw-in for Hartlepool United in 2024
Personal information
Full name Louis Stephenson
Date of birth (2005-10-10) 10 October 2005 (age 18)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Hartlepool United
Number 29
Youth career
2021–2023 Hartlepool United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Hartlepool United 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:32, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Louis Stephenson (born 10 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League side Hartlepool United.

Career[edit]

Stephenson began his playing career at Hartlepool United and made his first appearance an FA Cup second round victory over Harrogate Town on 26 November 2022.[1]

On 12 December 2023, Stephenson scored his first goal in professional football in a 5–1 win in the FA Trophy away to City of Liverpool.[2] Later that month, he made his league appearance against Oldham Athletic. He followed this up by signing his first professional contract with the club on 29 December 2023.[3]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 20 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hartlepool United 2022–23 League Two 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2023–24 National League 16 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 1 18 1
Career total 16 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 20 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hartlepool United academy star makes first team debut in FA Cup success over Harrogate Town". Hartlepool Mail. 30 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Hartlepool United's FA Trophy success provides memorable moment for academy defender". Hartlepool Mail. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Academy duo sign professional deals". Hartlepool United. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 31 December 2023.

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