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English footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reece Belfield Welch (born 19 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Deinze on loan from Premier League club Everton.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Reece Belfield Welch[1] | ||
Date of birth | 19 September 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Huddersfield, England | ||
Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Deinze (on loan from Everton) | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2022 | Everton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022– | Everton | 0 | (0) |
2023 | → Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 17 | (0) |
2024– | → Deinze (loan) | 0 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2019 | England U16 | 4 | (0) |
2017 | England U17 | 1 | (0) |
2021 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
2021–2022 | England U20 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:41, 6 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:31, 27 September 2022 (UTC) |
Welch joined the Everton academy at the age of 7.[2] In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing on for three years.[3] On 3 March 2022, Welch made his professional debut as a substitute in the 2–0 FA Cup victory over Boreham Wood.[4]
On 10 August 2023, Welch joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal.[5][6] On 3 January 2024, he was recalled by Everton after making 23 appearances in all competitions.[7]
On 6 September 2024, Welch joined Challenger Pro League club Deinze on a season-long loan deal.[8]
Born in England, Welch is of Jamaican descent.[9] He has played for England at various youth international levels.[10]
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