Nicky Walker (footballer, born 1994)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nicholas Thomas Walker[1] | ||
Date of birth | 8 September 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Alfreton Town | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2013 | Rotherham United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2015 | Rotherham United | 2 | (0) |
2013 | → Barrow (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2014 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2014–2015 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Boston United | 15 | (4) |
2016–2017 | Buxton | ||
2017–2018 | Shaw Lane | ||
2018 | Gainsborough Trinity | 12 | (3) |
2018–2020 | Boston United | 37 | (9) |
2020 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 8 | (4) |
2020– | Alfreton Town | 12 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:50, 30 January 2021 (UTC) |
Nicholas Thomas "Nicky" Walker (born 8 September 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a winger for National League North side Alfreton Town.
He has previously played for Rotherham United, Barrow, Wycombe Wanderers, Grimsby Town and Shaw Lane.
Career[]
Rotherham United[]
Walker started his career with Rotherham United, starting a two-year scholarship with the club in the summer of 2011.[2] He made his professional debut whilst still a youth player on 17 November 2012, in a 4–2 win over Cheltenham Town in League Two, replacing Courtney Cameron as a substitute.[3] Soon after, Walker was soon linked with many Championship clubs keen to sign him.[4]
At the 2012–13 season, Walker signed his first professional contract at the club.[5] Shortly after, Walker switched number shirt from thirty-two to twenty-nine.[6]
On 25 October 2013, Walker joined Conference North side Barrow a one-month loan deal.[7] Following his loan spell at Barrow came to an end, Walker contract with Rotherham United was extended for another season.[8]
On 31 July 2014, Walker joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on loan for three months, along with teammate Daniel Rowe.[9] However, Walker didn't start first team place at Wycombe Wanderers and stayed at the club until his loan came to an end.[10]
On 28 November 2014 it was announced that Walker had joined Conference Premier side Grimsby Town on loan until January 2015.[11]
Boston United[]
On 1 January 2015 after making no appearances on loan at Grimsby Town, he was released by Rotherham United,[12] he joined Conference North side Boston United on a free transfer.[13]
Gainsborough Trinity[]
On 28 February 2018 Walker signed for Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North.[14] He made his debut on 10 March, scoring a 94th-minute winner against Kidderminster Harriers.
Career statistics[]
Season | Club | Division | League | Play-offs | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | Discipline | |||||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ![]() |
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2012–13 | Rotherham United | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013–14 | Barrow (loan) | Conference North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2013–14 | Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014–15 | Grimsby Town (loan) | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2014–15 | Boston United | Conference North | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
References[]
- ^ "Professional Retain List & Free Transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ^ "Youth Profile". Rotherham United F.C. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "Rotherham 4-2 Cheltenham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ^ "A number of clubs are checking on Rotherham starlet Nicky Walker". Sky Sports. 18 December 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Duo earn professional deals". Rotherham United F.C. 11 June 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "2013/14 Squad numbers". Rotherham United F.C. 16 July 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Barrow AFC Set To Sign Teenage Rotherham Attacker". North West Evening Mail. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Retained List Confirmed". Rotherham United F.C. 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Wycombe sign Danny Rowe & Nicky Walker from Rotherham". BBC Sport. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Walker returns to Rotherham". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 3 November 2013. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Grimsby Town sign Rotherham midfielder Nicky Walker". Grimsby Telegraph. 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ "Millers extend young keeper's contract". Rotherham United F.C. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "New signing Nicky Walker starts for Pilgrims". Lincolnshire Echo. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ http://gainsboroughtrinity.com/latest-gainsborough-trinity-news/walker-wings-way-to-trinity.html
- ^ Nicky Walker at Soccerbase
- ^ Nicky Walker at Soccerway
External links[]
- Nicky Walker at Soccerbase
- Nicky Walker at Soccerway
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Rotherham
- English footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Rotherham United F.C. players
- Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players
- Grimsby Town F.C. players
- Boston United F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Shaw Lane A.F.C. players
- Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players
- Buxton F.C. players
- Alfreton Town F.C. players