George Byers (footballer)

George Byers
Personal information
Full name George William Byers[1]
Date of birth (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996
Place of birth Ilford, England
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Swansea City
Youth career
2003–2014 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Watford 1 (0)
2016– Swansea City 0 (0)
National team
Scotland U16
2012 Scotland U17 3 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:01, 17 March 2015 (UTC).


George William Byers (born 29 May 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Swansea City.

Club career

Watford

Byers is a youth product of Watford academy, joining the club aged 7.[2] He was included in the 2013–14 pre-season camp in Italy.[2] On 12 May 2014, Byers signed professional deal with Watford.[2]

On 17 January 2015, Byers made his senior debut as a substitute in a match against Charlton Athletic.[3]

On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Byers would leave Watford upon his contract expiry.[4]

Swansea City

On 11 July 2016, preceding Byers release from Watford, he joined Premier League rivals Swansea City.[5]

International career

Byers has represented Scotland at both under-16 and under-17 level.

Career statistics

As of match played 17 January 2015.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Watford 2014–15 Championship 10000010
Swansea City 2016–17 Premier League 00000000
Career total 1000000010

    References

    1. "THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 16TH MAY 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
    2. 1 2 3 "OFFICIAL: Watford Pro Deal For Byers". Watford F.C. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
    3. "Watford 5-0 Charlton". BBC Sport. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
    4. "OFFICIAL: Hornets Confirm Retained & Released Players". Watford F.C. 3 June 2016.
    5. "Byers joins Swans Development squad". Swansea City A.F.C. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.


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