Freddie Draper

Frederick Charles Draper (born 13 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Drogheda United on loan from Lincoln City.

Freddie Draper
Personal information
Full name Frederick Charles Draper[1]
Date of birth (2004-07-28) 28 July 2004[2]
Place of birth England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Drogheda United
(on loan from Lincoln City)
Number 9
Youth career
Derby County
Lincoln City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Lincoln City 8 (0)
2022 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 8 (1)
2023– → Drogheda United (loan) 15 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:20, 13 May 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Lincoln City

Freddie Draper joined the Imps as a first-year scholar from Derby County.[3] He signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday, signing a three-year deal.[4] He would make his Lincoln City debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 23 October 2021 coming off the bench to replace Anthony Scully.[5] On 11 February 2022, he would join Gainsborough Trinity on loan until the end of the season.[6] On 14 April 2022, he received his nomination for LFE Apprentice of the Season at the 2022 EFL Awards, joined by Deji Elerewe and Michael Williams[7] Following the end 2021-22 season, Draper would be named Lincoln City's Academy Player of the season at the end of season awards.[8]

The following season, Draper signed a new long-term contract at the club.[9] The following month he would score his first professional goal after coming off the bench against Newscastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy.[10] On 31 January 2023, he joined Drogheda United on loan for the season along with teammate Elicha Ahui.[11]

Career statistics
As of 12 May 2023.
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2021–22[12] League One 8010000090
2022–23[13] League One 0010101[lower-alpha 1]131
Total 80201011121
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2021–22[14] Northern Premier League 8100000081
Drogheda United (loan) 2023[13] LOI Premier Division 15300001[lower-alpha 2]0163
Career total 314201021365
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in Leinster Senior Cup

References
  1. "EFL Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 72. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. "F. Draper". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. "Freddie Draper". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. "Birthday to remember as Freddie turns professional!". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  5. "How Freddie Draper 'earned the right' to make Lincoln City debut at Sheffield Wednesday". LincolnshireLive. 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  6. "Draper joins Gainsborough on loan". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  7. "Freddie Draper nominated for LFE Apprentice of the Season". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  8. "Poole honoured at Awards". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  9. "Draper signs long-term contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  10. "Freddie Draper's Lincoln City aim after scoring first goal in Papa John's Trophy decider". LincolnshireLuve. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  11. "Imps duo join Drogheda". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  12. "Games played by Freddie Draper in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  13. "Games played by Freddie Draper in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  14. "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Freddie Draper". Retrieved 7 April 2022.


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