Finley Potter

Finley Potter
Personal information
Full name Finley Potter[1]
Date of birth (2004-01-04) 4 January 2004 (age 21)[2]
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Fleetwood Town
Number 25
Youth career
–2023 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2023 → Barnet (loan) 13 (2)
2023–2024 → Barnet (loan) 16 (0)
2024– Fleetwood Town 9 (0)
International career
2022 England U18 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:09, 20 December 2024 (UTC)

Finley Potter (born 04 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Fleetwood Town.

Career

Potter came through the academy of Sheffield United, being rewarded with a scholarship deal in August 2020.[3] His deal started in unfortunate circumstances, missing eighteen months through injury before his return to action in February 2022.[4]

In February 2023, he joined National League club Barnet on loan for the remainder of the season.[5] Following a successful spell, he returned for a season-long loan ahead of the 2023–24 season,[6] being recalled in February 2024.[7]

On 1 February 2024, Potter joined League One club Fleetwood Town on an eighteen-month contract with the option for a further year.[8][9] He made his debut on the final day of the season, as already relegated Fleetwood won 3–0 against Burton Albion.[10]

International career

In May 2022, Potter was called up to the England U18 squad, going on to win the Four Nations tournament.[11][12]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 December 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
Sheffield United 2022–23 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2023–24 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Barnet (loan) 2022–23[2] National League 13 2 0 0 — 3[a] 1 16 3
2023–24[2] National League 16 0 4 0 — 2[b] 0 22 0
Total 29 2 4 0 0 0 5 1 38 3
Fleetwood Town 2023–24[13] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2024–25[14] League Two 8 0 1 0 0 0 3[c] 0 12 0
Total 9 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 13 0
Career total 38 2 5 0 0 0 8 1 51 3
  1. ^ Two appearances and one goal in FA Trophy, one appearance in National League play-offs
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Finley Potter at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  3. ^ Charlesworth, Ricky (4 August 2020). "Sheffield United reward eight youngsters with maiden professional deals". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  4. ^ @sufcdevelopment (26 February 2022). "83' First Blades change and it's a very welcome return after 18 months out for @FinleyPotter5 in place of Angell. Great to have you back, Pottsy. 👏👏👏 🔴 #SUFC 4-2 #BFC 🔴" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 May 2024 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Finley Potter signs for Barnet". www.barnetfc.com. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Finley Potter returns to Barnet FC". www.barnetfc.com. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  7. ^ "FINLEY POTTER RECALLED BY SHEFFIELD UNITED". www.barnetfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Town sign promising defender Finley Potter from Sheffield United". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  9. ^ Hall, Danny (1 February 2024). "Sheffield United sanction permanent transfer exit as defender joins League One strugglers". The Star. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Fleetwood Town 3–0 Burton Albion: Brewers avoid relegation despite final-day defeat". BBC Sport. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  11. ^ Smith, Frank (13 June 2022). "England MU18s win four nations tournament". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  12. ^ "ARBLASTER AND POTTER RECEIVE ENGLAND U18 CALL-UPS". www.sufc.co.uk. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Games played by Finley Potter in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Games played by Finley Potter in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2024.