Reyes Cleary

Reyes Cleary
Personal information
Full name Reyes Demar Uriah Cleary
Date of birth (2004-04-13) 13 April 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Walsall
(on loan from West Bromwich Albion)
Youth career
–2022 West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– West Bromwich Albion 2 (0)
2024– → Walsall (loan) 3 (0)
International career‡
2023– England U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:35, 9 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:31, 9 Dec 2024 (UTC)

Reyes Demar Uriah Cleary (born 13 April 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two side Walsall on loan from EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

Career

Cleary progressed through West Bromwich Albion's academy, and began training with the club's first team in the 2021–22 season after impressive form for the club's under-18 and under-23 teams.[1][2] He was offered a professional contract by the club in December 2021.[3] He was nominated for the Premier League 2 player of the month award for December 2021.[4] He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 8 January 2022.[5]

On 20 August 2024, Cleary joined League Two club Walsall on a season-long loan deal.[6]

International career

Cleary received his first call-up to the England U19 squad in March 2023.[7] On 25 March 2023, Cleary made his debut as a substitute during a 1–0 defeat to Iceland at the New York Stadium during 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.[8]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 November 2024
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
West Bromwich Albion 2021–22[9] Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2022–23[10] Championship 2 0 1 0 2 0 — 5 0
2023–24[11] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2024–25[12] Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Walsall (loan) 2024–25[12] League Two 3 0 0 0 — 3[a] 1 6 1
Career total 5 0 2 0 3 0 3 1 13 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy

References

  1. ^ Masi, Joseph (14 December 2021). "West Brom prospect Reyes Cleary training with first team". Express & Star. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  2. ^ Chapman, Joseph (8 December 2021). "West Brom excited by 'uncut diamond' Reyes Cleary & their plans for him". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  3. ^ Alani, Adefunmiloye (25 December 2021). "West Brom offer Reyes Cleary new contract deal amid Bayern links". West Brom News. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Cleary receives PL2 Player of the Month nomination". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Albion 1 Brighton 2 AET". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Reyes Cleary signs for the Saddlers". www.saddlers.co.uk. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Several Albion stars selected for March international duty". West Bromwich Albion FC. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  8. ^ Swoffer, Chris (25 March 2023). "England MU19s 0–1 Iceland". England Football. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Games played by Reyes Cleary in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Games played by Reyes Cleary in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Games played by Reyes Cleary in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Games played by Reyes Cleary in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 August 2024.