George Alexander Wickens (born 8 November 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lincoln City. He is an England youth international. [2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Alexander Wickens | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Petersfield, England | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lincoln City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 40 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Ross County (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2024– | Lincoln City | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:35, 21 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editFrom Petersfield, Wickens spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Wealdstone where he made forty appearances.[3][4] In January 2024, he signed for Scottish club Ross County on loan.[5][6] Whilst on loan he made a double penalty save away against Celtic at Parkhead in January 2024.[7][8] He was offered a new contract by Fulham at the end of the 2023–24 season.[9]
On 20 July 2024, Wickens joined League One side Lincoln City on a four-year deal.[10]
International career
editReferences
edit- ^ Henderson, Andrew (11 January 2024). "Ross County sign goalkeeper George Wickens on loan from Fulham for the rest of the season". Ross-shire Journal. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "George Wickens". Soccerway. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ House, Alfie. "Southampton reportedly among three clubs interested in Fulham keeper". Daily Echo. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ Rawley, Luke (May 22, 2023). "Nottingham Forest 'targeting' second Premier League goalkeeper amid Man Utd transfer talk". Nottingham Post. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Ross County sign goalkeeper Wickens on loan as Purrington departs". stv.tv. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Wickens talks Ross County loan move, facing Old Firm & career aims". Sky Sports. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Andy (29 January 2024). "Ross County goalkeeper George Wickens reveals homework prepared him for double penalty save against Celtic". Press and Journal. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Wickens on 'no-brainer' County move and pride at Celtic performance". BBC Sport. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Player Departures". www.fulhamfc.com. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Wickens signs up at City's No.1". www.weareimps.com. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Ross County sign goalkeeper George Wickens on loan as Ben Purrington departs". Irish News. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.