Liam Ravenhill

Liam Ravenhill
Personal information
Full name Liam Thomas Ravenhill
Date of birth (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Buxton
Youth career
2011–2021 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Doncaster Rovers 12 (0)
2021 → Mickleover (loan) 7 (0)
2021 → AFC Telford United (loan) 3 (0)
2022 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 4 (0)
2023 → Spennymoor Town (loan) 1 (0)
2024– Buxton 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:55, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

Liam Thomas Ravenhill (born 28 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Buxton.

Club career

After joining the Doncaster Rovers academy in 2011,[1] Ravenhill started a two-year scholarship with the club in 2019,[2] and appeared for the club's first-team in pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2020–21 season.[3] He made his professional debut on 7 November 2020 in a 5–1 FA Cup win over FC United of Manchester, and played again three days later in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21.[4][5][6]

Ravenhill signed a two-year professional contract with the club in June 2021.[1][7] In September 2021, Ravenhill joined Mickleover on a one-month loan.[8] He made seven appearances over the loan spell.[9] On 22 October 2021, he joined National League North club AFC Telford United on a one-month loan,[10] where he made three appearances.[4] He made his league debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Shrewsbury Town on 11 December 2021.[4]

In February 2022 he returned to Mickleover on loan.[11]

On 14 October 2022, Ravenhill joined National League North club Blyth Spartans on a one-month loan deal.[12]

On 15 May 2024, Doncaster announced he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[13]

International career

Ravenhill was called up to the Northern Ireland U21 squad for the first time in October 2020.[6][14]

Personal life

He is the son of former professional footballer Ricky Ravenhill.[1]

Career statistics

As of match played 7 April 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Doncaster Rovers 2020–21[15] League One 0 0 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 2 0
2021–22[16] League One 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2022–23 League Two 6 0 0 0 1 0 3[a] 0 10 0
Total 9 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 16 0
Mickleover Sports (loan) 2021–22[9] Northern Premier League Premier Division 7 0 0 0 — 0 0 7 0
AFC Telford United (loan) 2021–22[4] National League North 3 0 0 0 — 0 0 3 0
Blyth Spartans (loan) 2022–23 National League North 4 0 0 0 — 0 0 4 0
Spennymoor Town (loan) 2022–23 National League North 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0
Career total 24 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 31 0
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ a b c Rayner, Stuart (21 June 2021). "Liam Ravenhill, son of Ricky, signs first Doncaster Rovers professional contract". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Nine scholars signed-up". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  3. ^ Hoden, Liam (16 August 2020). "Doncaster Rovers youngster Ravenhill backed for pro deal after excellent pre-season so far". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "L. Ravenhill: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  5. ^ Hoden, Liam (7 November 2020). "Temporary boss Andy Butler praises professional Doncaster Rovers after FA Cup thrashing of FC United of Manchester". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Five Northern Ireland internationals who could be on the move in the January transfer window". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  7. ^ Hoden, Liam (21 June 2021). "Doncaster Rovers midfielder Liam Ravenhill signs new deal". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Youngsters head out on short-term loans". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Mickleover – Appearances – Liam Ravenhill". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  10. ^ "AFC Telford United sign Liam Ravenhill on loan from Doncaster". Shropshire Star. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Ravenhill joins Mickleover on loan". Doncaster Rovers. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Liam Ravenhill heads to Blyth Spartans on loan". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Tommy Rowe: Doncaster midfielder one of seven released by club". BBC Sport. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Ravenhill called up to Northern Ireland U21s". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. Doncaster Rovers F.C. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  15. ^ "Games played by Liam Ravenhill in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Games played by Liam Ravenhill in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2021.