Kyle McFadzean
McFadzean in 2011
Personal information
Full name Kyle John McFadzean[1]
Date of birth (1987-02-28) 28 February 1987 (age 36)[2]
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre back[4]
Team information
Current team
 Blackburn Rovers
Number 55
Youth career
0000–2005 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2007–2010 Alfreton Town 85 (3)
2010–2014 Crawley Town 133 (9)
2014–2016 Milton Keynes Dons 80 (3)
2016–2019 Burton Albion 108 (5)
2019–2024 Coventry City 155 (8)
2024– Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
International career‡
2009–2010 England C 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:00, 31 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:21, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

Kyle John McFadzean (born 28 February 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

Club career

Sheffield United

Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire,[5] McFadzean was a member of Sheffield United's academy before being given a squad number for the 2005–06 season despite playing the majority of the campaign in the reserves. He made his first-team debut as a substitute in place of Keith Gillespie in a League Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town on 20 September 2005.[citation needed]

Alfreton Town

He signed for Conference North club Alfreton Town on a free transfer in July 2007.[citation needed]

Crawley Town

On 20 August 2010, McFadzean signed for Conference Premier club Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee,[6] making his debut as a substitute in Crawley's 1–0 away win at Altrincham. He was named in the Conference Premier Team of the Year for the 2010–11 season after Crawley won the title and so promotion to League Two.[7]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 20 June 2014, McFadzean signed for Milton Keynes Dons from Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year deal with an option of a third year.[8] He scored in his league debut against Gillingham capitalising off fellow new signing Danny Green's cross. The match ended a 4–2 victory to the Dons.[citation needed] On top of that, in his cup debut he scored with a back-heel in what ended up being a 3–1 win over fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon he was awarded the man-of-the-match award.[9]

Although he had signed a two-year contract extension seven months earlier to keep him at the club until June 2018, McFadzean made a transfer request at the end of the 2015–16 season following the club's relegation back to League One and failed to attend pre-season training with MK Dons.[10]

Burton Albion

On 12 July 2016, McFadzean signed a three-year contract for newly promoted Championship club Burton Albion for a club record undisclosed fee.[11] He scored his first goal for Burton in a 3–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday on 16 August 2016.[12]

Coventry City

McFadzean signed for then League One club Coventry City on 9 May 2019 on a two-year contract.[13] He scored his first goal for Coventry in a 3–2 win against Queens Park Rangers on 18 September 2020.[14]

On 13 February 2023, McFadzean signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2024.[15]

Blackburn Rovers

On 31 January 2024, McFadzean joined Championship club Blackburn Rovers on a short-term contract until the end of the season having had his Coventry contract terminated by mutual consent.[16][17]

International career

McFadzean gained England C recognition in September 2009, as he was called into the team that played against Hungary U23s,[18] and then retained his place in the squad for a 2–1 victory in November over Poland U23s.[19][20]

Personal life

Born in England, McFadzean is of Scottish descent.[21] His younger brother Callum McFadzean is also a footballer.[22]

Career statistics

As of match played on 4 November 2023
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 2005–06[23] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
2006–07[24] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Alfreton Town 2007–08[25] Conference North 22 1 0 0 — 4[a] 0 26 1
2008–09[26] Conference North 29 2 1 0 — 4[b] 0 34 2
2009–10[27] Conference North 32 0 3 0 — 3[c] 0 38 0
2010–11[28] Conference North 2 0 — — — 2 0
Total 85 3 4 0 — 11 0 100 3
Crawley Town 2010–11[29] Conference Premier 37 3 6 0 — 1[d] 0 44 3
2011–12[30] League Two 37 2 5 1 2 0 1[e] 0 45 3
2012–13[31] League One 17 3 1 0 2 0 1[e] 0 21 3
2013–14[32] League One 42 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 46 1
Total 133 9 15 1 5 0 3 0 156 10
Milton Keynes Dons 2014–15[33] League One 41 3 3 0 4 1 1[e] 0 49 4
2015–16[34] Championship 39 0 2 0 3 0 — 44 0
Total 80 3 5 0 7 1 1 0 93 4
Burton Albion 2016–17[35] Championship 31 1 1 0 2 0 — 34 1
2017–18[36] Championship 42 0 1 0 2 0 — 45 0
2018–19[37] League One 35 4 1 0 4 0 2[f] 0 42 4
Total 108 5 3 0 8 0 2 0 121 5
Coventry City 2019–20[38] League One 30 0 7 0 0 0 3[f] 0 40 0
2020–21[39] Championship 38 2 1 0 1 0 — 40 2
2021–22[40] Championship 37 3 0 0 0 0 — 37 3
2022–23[41] Championship 35 2 0 0 1 0 3[g] 0 38 2
2023–24[42] Championship 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1
Total 155 8 8 0 2 0 6 0 171 8
Career total 561 28 35 1 23 1 23 0 642 30
  1. ^ One appearance in Conference League Cup, three in FA Trophy
  2. ^ Two appearances FA Trophy, two in Conference North play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in Conference North play-offs
  4. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy
  5. ^ a b c Appearance in Football League Trophy
  6. ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
  7. ^ Appearance in 2023 English Football League play-offs

Honours

Crawley Town

Milton Keynes Dons

Coventry City

Individual

References

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  3. ^ "Kyle McFadzean". Coventry City F.C. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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  5. ^ "Kyle McFadzean". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Alfreton sell McFadzean to Crawley Town". Nottingham Post. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2017.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Blue SQ Bet Premier 'Team of the Year'". Conference Premier. 17 June 2011. Archived from the original on 20 June 2011.
  8. ^ "Kyle McFadzean joins MK Dons from Crawley". BBC Sport. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Duo earn MK Dons cup victory". Sky Sports. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  10. ^ Lock, Toby (4 July 2016). "Robbo's had no contact with wantaway McFadzean". Milton Keynes Citizen. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  11. ^ Powlson, Nigel (12 July 2016). "Brewers sign defender in record deal". Burton Albion F.C. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Burton Albion 3–1 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Kyle McFadzean: Coventry City to sign Burton Albion defender on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  14. ^ "Coventry 3-2 QPR". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  15. ^ "McFadzean signs new deal until summer 2024". Coventry City FC. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  16. ^ "NEWS: Kyle McFadzean leaves Coventry City". www.ccfc.co.uk. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  17. ^ "McFadzean joins Rovers ranks". www.rovers.co.uk. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Three changes for England C". The Football Association. 15 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013.
  19. ^ "C Squad named". The Football Association. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013.
  20. ^ "Fine win for England C". The Football Association. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013.
  21. ^ Cole, Josh (20 March 2020). "Kyle McFadzean makes honest admission about Coventry City duo". Football League World.
  22. ^ "Player profile: Callum McFadzean". Sheffield United F.C. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013.
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  29. ^ Williams; Williams (eds.). Non-League Club Directory 2012. pp. 160–161.
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  40. ^ "Games played by Kyle McFadzean in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
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  42. ^ "Games played by Kyle McFadzean in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
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