Wes Foderingham
![]() Foderingham playing for Rangers in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Wesley Andrew Foderingham[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 14 January 1991||
Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Sheffield United | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2009 | Fulham | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2010 | Fulham | 0 | (0) |
2010 | → Bromley (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2010–2012 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
2010 | → Bromley (loan) | 33 | (0) |
2011 | → Boreham Wood (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2011 | → Histon (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2011–2012 | → Swindon Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
2012–2015 | Swindon Town | 152 | (0) |
2015–2020 | Rangers | 112 | (0) |
2020– | Sheffield United | 3 | (0) |
National team | |||
2006–2007 | England U16 | 5 | (0) |
2007–2008 | England U17 | 4 | (0) |
2009–2010 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:32, 11 September 2021 (UTC) |
Wesley Andrew Foderingham (born 14 January 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Sheffield United. He is a former England U19 international.
Foderingham was with Fulham and Crystal Palace as a young player, but did not make a league appearance for either club. After playing on loan for a number of non-league clubs, he signed for Swindon Town and made over 160 appearances in the Football League for the Wiltshire club. In July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with Scottish club Rangers upon being released by Swindon.
Club career[]
Early career[]
Foderingham was born in Hammersmith, Greater London.[2] He started with Fulham in their youth squad before moving on loan to Bromley.[4] After being released by Fulham,[5] Foderingham signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in August 2010,[6] before going on loan with Histon in March 2011.[7]
In October 2011 he signed on loan with Swindon Town until January 2012 to cover for injured keeper Phil Smith,[8] making his debut on 15 October 2011 against Accrington Stanley.[9] During his time on loan in 15 games for Swindon, Foderingham conceded just six goals and kept nine clean sheets. This prompted Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio to buy the keeper for an undisclosed sum on 6 January 2012, on a contract running until July 2014.[10]
Swindon Town[]
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There were fears that such a record would prompt other clubs to beat Swindon Town to his signature, but Foderingham had no doubt in his mind which club he wanted to sign for. Following an abject performance against Stoke City in the League Cup, in which Swindon won 4–3, he was substituted for Leigh Bedwell in the very next game after twenty-one minutes, with Swindon two goals down. Foderingham reacted angrily to his substitution; kicking a water bottle as he left the pitch and refusing to acknowledge his manager. Manager Di Canio then publicly criticised Foderingham after the game and claimed that if he did not apologise for his actions, he would be 'out' of the club.[11][12] Foderingham later issued an apology, which was accepted by Di Canio.[13]
Foderingham was released by Swindon Town at the end of the 2014–15 season upon the expiry of his contract.[14]
Rangers[]
On 3 July 2015, Foderingham signed a three-year contract with then Scottish Championship club Rangers. He made his debut for the Ibrox club in a 6–2 win over Hibernian in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup and was Rangers' first choice goalkeeper over Cammy Bell under new Rangers manager Mark Warburton.[15] On 19 July 2016, Foderingham extended his contract with Rangers for another year until 2019.[16] In July 2018, under new Manager Steven Gerrard, Foderingham became second-choice goalkeeper largely due to the return of Allan McGregor to the Rangers team after a six-year absence. Foderingham made his first appearance of the season for Rangers in a 3–1 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish League Cup. On 19 May 2020 it was announced that he would leave Rangers at the end of May when his contract ended.[17]
Sheffield United[]
Foderingham joined Premier League club Sheffield United on 17 July 2020 on a three-year contract.[18]
International career[]
Foderingham has represented England at various levels including England U19s.[citation needed]
Personal life[]
He is a supporter of Newcastle United.[19]
Career statistics[]
- As of 11 September 2021 (UTC)[20]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Fulham | 2009–10 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bromley (loan) | 2009–10 | Conference South | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | |||
Crystal Palace | 2010–11 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2011–12 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
Bromley (loan) | Conference South | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
Boreham Wood (loan) | 2010–11 | Conference South | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Histon (loan) | 2010–11 | Conference Premier | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
Swindon Town | 2011–12 | League Two | 33 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 41 | 0 |
2012–13 | League One | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 54 | 0 | |
2013–14 | League One | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
2014–15 | League One | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 49 | 0 | |
Total | 164 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 191 | 0 | ||
Rangers | 2015–16 | Scottish Championship | 36 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5[d] | 0 | 50 | 0 |
2016–17 | Scottish Premiership | 37 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 43 | 0 | ||
2017–18 | Scottish Premiership | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[e] | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
2018–19 | Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Total | 112 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 143 | 0 | ||
Sheffield United | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2021–22 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Career total | 333 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 392 | 0 |
- ^ Jump up to: a b Appearances in Football League Trophy
- ^ One appearance in Football League Trophy, two in League One play-offs
- ^ Appearances in League One play-offs
- ^ Appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Jump up to: a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours[]
Swindon Town
Rangers
Individual
- PFA Team of the Year: 2012–13 League One[24]
- Football League Two Golden Glove (Yearly): 2011–12[25]
- Football League Two Golden Glove (Monthly): April 2012[25]
References[]
- ^ "2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Wes Foderingham". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Sheffield United FC - Wes Foderingham". sufc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "Foderingham joins on loan from Fulham". Bromley F.C. Retrieved 17 October 2011.
- ^ "Player Contract Round-Up". Fulham F.C. 1 June 2010. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Crystal Palace snap up keeper Wesley Foderingham". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 August 2010.
- ^ "Histon sign Foderingham, Asafu-Adjaye and Cox on loan". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 March 2011.
- ^ "Swindon Town bring in Crystal Palace keeper Foderingham". BBC Sport. BBC. 14 October 2011.
- ^ "Accrington 0–2 Swindon". BBC Sport. BBC. 15 October 2011.
- ^ "Wes Foderingham leaves Crystal Palace for Swindon Town". BBC Sport. BBC. 6 January 2012.
- ^ Bailey, Graeme. "Di Canio fumes at keeper". SkySports. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Di Canio goalkeeper rant. Priceless (video)". FFO. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ^ "Paolo Di Canio 'forgives' Wes Foderingham for Preston row". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Released List". Swindontownfc.co.uk. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Rangers sign goalkeeper Wes Foderingham". BBC Sport. BBC. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ "Wes & Rob Extend Contracts". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Rangers: Andy Halliday, Jon Flanagan & Wes Foderingham among six exits". BBC Sport. BBC. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Goalkeeper signs". Sheffield United. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ "Rangers star reveals he was a childhood Newcastle fan". The Mag. The Mag. 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Wes Foderingham profile". Soccerbase. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "On this day: 2012. Champions interview. Wes Foderingham". Swindon Town. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Burke, Andy (5 April 2016). "Rangers 1-0 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ English, Tom (10 April 2016). "Rangers 4-0 Peterhead". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Gareth Bale wins PFA Player of Year and Young Player awards". BBC Sport. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Golden Glove Award Winners Announced". Football League. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
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