Michael Ledger
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael Ledger[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 15 November 1996||
Place of birth | Consett, England | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Spennymoor Town | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2015 | Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2018 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
2017 | → Viking (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2017–2018 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Notodden | 47 | (2) |
2020 | Queen of the South | 5 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Greenock Morton | 47 | (1) |
2022– | Spennymoor Town | 53 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:01, 21 April 2024 (UTC) |
Michael Ledger (born 15 November 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spennymoor Town. He has previously played for Sunderland, Notodden, Queen of the South and Greenock Morton, and on loan at Viking and Hartlepool United.
Career
[edit]Sunderland
[edit]Born in Consett, Ledger joined the Sunderland Academy at the age of seven.[3] After progressing through the youth system at Sunderland, Ledger was captain for the under-18 team and his impressive displays resulted in him signing his first professional contract.[4][5] Soon after that he was promoted to the development squad in June 2015.[6]
Whilst progressing through the development squad at Sunderland, Ledger started to feature during the 2016-17 season, as he played on four occasions in the EFL Trophy campaign.[7][8] On 2 January 2017, Ledger was called up to the first-team squad for the first time, although he was an unused substitute in the 2–2 draw versus Liverpool.[9] After his loan spell with Viking ended, Ledger signed a full-time contract with the Black Cats in June 2017.[10]
Loan Spells
[edit]In November 2016, Ledger was sent out on loan to Norwegian club Viking until their close season in February 2017 [11][12] and debuted for the club on 3 April 2017, in a 1–0 defeat away to Vålerenga.[13][14] He then claimed an assist for Samuel Adegbenro in a 4–2 defeat versus Strømsgodset on 29 May 2017.[15] During his time at the club Ledger started in every match for Viking,[16] with his final appearance coming on 18 June 2017, in a 1–0 defeat against Lillestrøm.[17]
Despite interest from clubs in the Bundesliga,[18] Ledger was loaned out to Hartlepool United on 31 August 2017, until the end of the season,[19] debuting in a 3–1 win versus Maidstone United on 14 September 2017.[20] After suffering an injury set-back in late September 2017,[21] Ledger remained in the first-team, despite competition from other squad players.[22][23]
Notodden FK
[edit]On 13 March 2018, Ledger signed for Notodden FK in Norway on a two-year contract.[24]
Queen of the South
[edit]On 31 January 2020, Ledger signed for Dumfries club Queen of the South until 30 June 2020.[25]
Greenock Morton
[edit]On 25 September 2020, Ledger signed for Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton.[26]
Spennymoor Town
[edit]On 20 August 2022, Ledger moved back to England when he signed for National League North side Spennymoor Town.[27]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 20 April 2024
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sunderland | 2016–17[28] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 |
2017–18[29] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Viking (loan) | 2017[30] | Eliteserien | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
Hartlepool United (loan) | 2017–18[31] | National League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Notodden | 2018[30] | 1. divisjon | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
2019[30] | 1. divisjon | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 26 | 2 | ||
Total | 44 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | 48 | 2 | |||
Queen of the South | 2019–20[32] | Scottish Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Greenock Morton | 2020–21[33] | Scottish Championship | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
2021–22[34] | Scottish Championship | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | |
Total | 47 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 64 | 1 | ||
Spennymoor Town | 2022–23[31] | National League North | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
2023–24[31] | National League North | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
Total | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 0 | ||
Career total | 173 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 203 | 4 |
- ^ Appearances for Sunderland under-23s in the EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in the 2019 1. divisjon relegation play-offs
Personal life
[edit]Ledger is a Sunderland supporter.[35][36]
References
[edit]- ^ "Premier League clubs publish retained lists".
- ^ a b "Michael Ledger". 11v11. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ "MISLYKKET TOKT I TIGERSTADEN" (in Norwegian). Viking FK. 3 March 2017. Archived from the original on 30 November 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Sunderland agree deals for four players". Sunderland Echo. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Sunderland youngsters reveal joy after penning first professional contracts". Sunderland Echo. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Congerton: Bringing through quality, home-grown players key for Sunderland". Sunderland Echo. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Jason Denayer: An easy decision to leave Man City and join Sunderland". Sunderland Echo. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Player ratings as Sunderland exit Checkatrade Trophy at Wolves". Sunderland Echo. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Sunderland 2 Liverpool 2: Match ratings, Jermain Defoe and Vito Mannone star". Sunderland Echo. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Revealed: Sunderland's retained list". Sunderland Echo. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Football League clubs target Sunderland for January loan swoop". Sunderland Echo. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Sunderland youngster seals Norway switch as team-mate vows improvement". Sunderland Echo. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Mislykket tokt i Tigerstaden". viking-fk.no (in Norwegian). Viking FK. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ^ AS, TV 2. "Viking henter midtstopper fra Premier League-klubb". TV 2 (in Norwegian). Retrieved 30 March 2017.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "FÅ LYSGLIMT I EN TRAGISK AFFÆRE PÅ MARIENLYST" (in Norwegian). Viking FK. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Viking-treneren: Trenger fem-seks nye spillere for å overleve" (in Norwegian). Verdens Gang. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "NEDTUR PÅ OVERTID" (in Norwegian). Viking FK. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Defender to battle for first team football at Sunderland as clubs across Europe weigh up move". Sunderland Echo. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Michael Ledger: Sunderland defender joins Hartlepool United for 2017–18 season". BBC Sport. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 3 Maidstone United 1 match report". Kent Online. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Hartlepool United-Eastleigh: Team news, double blow for Pools". Hartlepool Mail. 23 September 2017.
- ^ "Hartlepool United's former Chelsea defender faces surgery question". Hartlepool Mail. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Winning is all that matters, insists Hartlepool United boss Craig Harrison". Hartlepool Mail. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "MICHAEL LEDGER KLAR FOR NFK". Notodden FK. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ "Michael Ledger Signs". qosfc.com. 31 January 2020.
- ^ "'Ton announce signings - in triplicate!". gmfc.net. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Moors Clinch Michael Ledger Signing". Spennymoor Town. 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Ledger in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Ledger in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Michael Ledger at the Norwegian Football Federation (in Norwegian)
- ^ a b c Michael Ledger at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Ledger in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Ledger in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Ledger in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Defender reveals why he had to go on loan and how Viking and Hartlepool spells can help achieve Sunderland 'dream'". Sunderland Echo. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Get to know Michael Ledger". Sunderland A.F.C. 12 October 2016. Archived from the original on 30 November 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
External links
[edit]- Michael Ledger at Soccerbase
- Michael Ledger at Soccerway
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Men's association football defenders
- English men's footballers
- English expatriate men's footballers
- Hartlepool United F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- Notodden FK players
- Queen of the South F.C. players
- Greenock Morton F.C. players
- Viking FK players
- Eliteserien players
- Spennymoor Town F.C. players
- Norwegian First Division players
- Scottish Professional Football League players
- Expatriate men's footballers in Norway
- Expatriate men's footballers in Scotland
- English expatriate sportspeople in Norway
- Footballers from Consett