Kyle McFadzean

Kyle McFadzean

McFadzean pictured in 2011
Personal information
Full name Kyle John McFadzean[1]
Date of birth (1987-02-20) 20 February 1987[1]
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Burton Albion
Number 5
Youth career
2003–2005 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2007–2010 Alfreton Town 82 (3)
2010–2014 Crawley Town 133 (9)
2014–2016 Milton Keynes Dons 80 (3)
2016– Burton Albion 0 (0)
National team
2009 England C 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:52, 28 June 2016 (UTC).


Kyle John McFadzean (born 20 February 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship side Burton Albion as a defender.

Club career

Sheffield United

Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire,[1] McFadzean was a member of Sheffield United's academy before being given a squad number for the 2005–06 season despite playing the majority of the campaign in the reserves. He made his first-team debut as a substitute in place of Keith Gillespie in a League Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town on 20 September 2005.

Alfreton Town

He signed for Conference North side Alfreton Town on a free transfer in July 2007.

Crawley Town

In August 2010, McFadzean joined Conference National side Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee, making his debut as a substitute in Crawley's 1–0 away win at Altrincham. He was named in the Conference Team of the Year for the 2010–11 season after Crawley won the title and so promotion to League Two.[2]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 20 June 2014, McFadzean signed for Milton Keynes Dons from Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year deal with an option of a third year.[3] He scored in his league début against Gillingham capitalising off fellow new signing Danny Green's cross. The game ended a 4–2 victory to the Dons. On top of that, in his cup début he scored with a back-heel in what ended up being a 3–1 win over fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon he was awarded the man of the match award.[4]

Despite signing a 2-year contract extension 7 months earlier to keep him at the club until 2018, McFadzean made a transfer request at the end of the 2015–16 season and failed to attend pre-season training with Milton Keynes Dons.[5]

Burton Albion

On 12 July 2016 McFadzean signed a 3-year deal for newly promoted Championship side Burton Albion for a club record undisclosed fee.[6] He scored his first goal for Burton in a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday on 16 August 2016.[7]

On 5 November 2016 McFadzean disgraced himself when he stamped on Barnsley's Sam Winnall who was laid on the ground unable to protect himself. The incident was caught on camera[8] and has been brought to the FAs attention for retrospective action to be taken.

International career

McFadzean gained England C recognition in September 2009, as he was called into the team that played against Hungary U23s,[9] and then retained his place in the squad for a 2–1 victory in November over Poland U23s.[10][11]

Personal life

Kyle's younger brother is Callum McFadzean who currently plays for Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock as a midfielder.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2006). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2006–07. Mainstream Publishing. p. 260. ISBN 978-1-84596-111-4.
  2. ↑ "Blue SQ Bet Premier 'Team of the Year'". Blue Square Bet Premier. 2011-06-17. Retrieved 2011-06-29.
  3. ↑ "Kyle McFadzean joins MK Dons from Crawley". BBC Sport. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/317556/report
  5. ↑ http://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/football/mk-dons/robbo-s-had-no-contact-with-wantaway-mcfadzean-1-7460515
  6. ↑ http://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/mcfadzean-burton-albion-3181158.aspx
  7. ↑ "Burton 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/alan.smith.161214/videos/10207780919946762/
  9. ↑ "Three changes for England C". The Football Association. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
  10. ↑ "C Squad named". The Football Association. 2009-10-29. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
  11. ↑ "Fine win for England C". The Football Association. 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2009-11-18.
  12. ↑ "Player Profile: Callum McFadzean". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
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