Wales international rugby league footballer
Mike Butt![]() |
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| Full name | Michael Butt |
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| Born | (1995-05-06) 6 May 1995 (age 29)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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| Weight | 12 st 8 lb (80 kg) |
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| Position | Wing, Fullback |
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| Club
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| Years
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Team
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Pld
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T
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G
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FG
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P
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| 2015–23
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Swinton Lions
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174
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101
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0
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0
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404
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| 2024–
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Widnes Vikings
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
|
|
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Total
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174
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101
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0
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0
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404
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| Representative
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| Years
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Team
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Pld
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T
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G
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FG
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P
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| 2018–
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Wales
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4
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1
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0
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0
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4
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As of 2 November 2023 |
Mike Butt (born 6 May 1995) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a winger and fullback for the Widnes Vikings in the Championship.
Background
Butt was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. He is of Welsh descent through his grandmother.[4]
He attended Manchester Metropolitan University[5] and played rugby league for England Universities.[6]
Club career
Swinton Lions
In May 2015 Butt made his Swinton début against the Keighley Cougars.[7]
He was given the Young Player of the Year award in 2017, and Player of the Year award in 2018.[8]
Butt was the top Swinton try scorer for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Widnes Vikings
On 2 Nov 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes Vikings on a 1-year deal for 2024.[9]
International career
In 2018 Butt made his international début for Wales against Scotland in the 2018 Rugby League European Championship.[10]
Butt played for Wales at the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[11]
In June 2022 Butt scored his first try at international level, when he crossed the line against France.[12] In October 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[13][14][15]
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