Owen Dodgson

Owen Joel Dodgson (born 19 March 2003) is an England footballer who plays as a left-back for Rochdale on loan from Burnley.

Owen Dodgson
Personal information
Full name Owen Joel Dodgson[1]
Date of birth (2003-03-19) 19 March 2003[1]
Place of birth Lancaster, England
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Rochdale
(on loan from Burnley)
Number 22
Youth career
0000–2020 Manchester United
2020–2021 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Burnley 0 (0)
2023– → Rochdale (loan) 17 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Dodgson started his career in the Academy at Manchester United eventually progressing to play for the under-18 side after he was offered a two-year scholarship in July 2019. He joined Premier League side Burnley in November 2020 following a successful trial along with Calen Gallagher-Allison, opting to leave Manchester United, stating that the first team pathway at Turf Moor was part of his decision making.[2] On 7 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract for the club along with six other youngsters.[3] His first introduction to senior football was when he was named as an unused substitute for the 2–0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool on 21 August 2021.[4] Dodgson started to train regularly with the senior squad, impressing with his left footed delivery after also making an impact with the under-23 squad.[2] He made his professional debut on 8 January 2022, when he replaced Dale Stephens as a late substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round.[5] On 7 July 2022, he signed a new three-year deal with the club having also appeared on the bench five times in the Premier League.[5]

On 27 January 2023, Dodgson joined League Two club Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.[6][7]

Career statistics
As of match played 29 April 2023[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burnley 2021–22[8] Premier League 001000—10
2022–23[9] Championship 000000—00
Total 001000—10
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23[9] League Two 171———171
Career total 1711000—181

References
  1. Owen Dodgson at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  2. James, Alex (17 January 2022). "Dodgson opens up on Burnley aims, Man United decision and sharing family limelight despite debut". Lancs Live. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  3. "Seven youngsters sign first pro deals". BBC Sport. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  4. "Owen Dodgson makes his Burnley debut after Manchester United's release". J News. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  5. Boden, Chris (7 July 2022). "Burnley youngster Owen Dodgson signs new deal". Burnley Express. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  6. "Owen Dodgson Joins On Loan". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  7. "Rochdale add loan signings Mellor and Dodgson". BBC Sport.
  8. "Games played by Owen Dodgson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  9. "Games played by Owen Dodgson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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