Billy Blacker
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 May 2006 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield United | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2025 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Sheffield United | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:06, 19 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Billy Blacker (born 25 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Sheffield United.[1]
Career
He is a product of the Sheffield United academy and made his debut for the under-21 team during the 2023-24 season.[2] He is considered capable of playing in midfield or in further forward positions.[3] He appeared on the substitute bench for the Sheffield United in the Premier League during the 2023-24 season without making his professional debut.[4] He signed his first professional contract with the club in the summer of 2024.[5]
He made his senior debut for Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round against Cardiff City on 9 January 2025.[6][7] He made his EFL Championship debut as a second-half substitute against Swansea City on 21 January 2025.[8]
Personal life
He attended Calder High School in Calderdale near Hebden Bridge.[9]
References
- ^ "Billy Blacker". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Cancian, Dan (22 June 2024). "6 Sheffield United players who will surely be seeking a loan exit before August 30th". Football League World. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Hall, Danny (10 September 2024). "15 Sheffield United youngsters who could save millions in transfer market after latest U21 hammering: gallery". The Star. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Bazeley, Edward (19 January 2025). "FA Cup star and attacking right-back could save Sheffield United millions in transfer fees". Football League World. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "SEVEN PEN PRO DEALS". sufc.co.uk. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Sheffield United vs. Cardiff City 0-1". Soccerway. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Hall, Danny (9 January 2025). "Eight changes for Sheffield United as Chris Wilder fulfils promise for FA Cup clash v Cardiff City". The Star. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "SWANSEA CITY VS. SHEFFIELD UNITED 1 - 2". Soccerway. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Calder Highlights" (PDF). calderlearningtrust.com. Retrieved 4 February 2025.