Personal information | |||
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Full name | George William Sykes-Kenworthy[1] | ||
Date of birth | 1 October 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Huddersfield, England | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | York City | ||
Number | 38 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2017 | Bradford City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2020 | Bradford City | 0 | (0) |
2018 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Stafford Rangers (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2019 | → Guiseley (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Derby County | 0 | (0) |
2021 | Boston United | 5 | (0) |
2021–2023 | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 87 | (0) |
2023– | York City | 24 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:33, 21 April 2024 (UTC) |
George William Sykes-Kenworthy (born 1 October 1999) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for York City.
Sykes-Kenworthy began his career with Bradford City, spending time on loan at non-league clubs Stalybridge Celtic, Stafford Rangers and Guiseley. After a season with Derby County, he returned to non-league football, playing for Boston United, Bradford (Park Avenue) and York City.
Born in Huddersfield,[2] Sykes-Kenworthy began playing for Bradford City at under-8 level, and signed a two-year professional contract in March 2018.[3] Later that month he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan, making 11 appearances in all competitions.[4] His loan spell was intended by Bradford City to help the player's growth.[5]
In May 2018 he was named Bradford City's 'Youth Team Player of the Year' for the 2017–18 season.[6]
He signed a one-month loan deal with Stafford Rangers in December 2018.[7] He made 5 league appearances.[8][9][10][11][12]
In July 2019 he signed on loan for Guiseley.[13] His loan ended in September 2019, with Bradford City manager Gary Bowyer saying he was considering sending him back out on loan.[14] He made his senior debut for Bradford City later that month, in the EFL Trophy.[15][16]
On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[17]
On 15 October 2020 it was announced that he had joined Derby County, joining the club's under-23 side.[18] On 14 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Derby at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[19]
On 7 August 2021, after a series of games as a trialist, it was announced that he had signed a deal with Boston United for the 2021–22 season. [20]
On 4 December 2021, Sykes-Kenworthy signed for National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue).[21] He was "ever-present" in the first team, and in January 2023 said he hoped one day to return to League football.[22] He became club captain for the 2023–24 season,[23] and manager Mark Bower challenged Sykes-Kenworthy to become a leader for the club.[24]
After 17 appearances for Park Avenue in the 2023–24 season,[25] he transferred to York City in October 2023 for an undisclosed fee.[26][27]