John_Clarke_(footballer,_born_2004)

John Clarke (footballer, born 2004)

John Clarke (footballer, born 2004)

English footballer

John Clarke (born 24 April 2004) is an Irish footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League One club Reading.

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Club career

Clarke joined Port Vale's youth team from Stockport Town in 2021.[2] On 22 June 2022, Reading signed Clarke to join their under-23 team.[3] After impressing during the 2022–23 pre-season, Clarke made his debut for Reading on 6 August, coming on as a late substitute for Junior Hoilett in their 2–1 victory over Cardiff City at the Madejski Stadium.[4] However, manager Paul Ince confirmed that Clarke missed the rest of the season after sustaining a knee ligament injury in December.[5] He signed a new contract in July 2023.[6] He returned to fitness in December 2023.[7]

International career

Clarke was called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 team for the first time in August 2022 for a three-day training camp.[8] He made his debut for the U19 team on 24 September 2022, in a 2–0 win over Wales U19 in a 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier.[9]

Style of play

Clarke is an attacking left-back.[2]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 August 2022
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    References

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      John Clarke at Soccerway
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      Earnshaw, James (22 June 2022). "New faces and old sign on for another season with Reading FC Academy". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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      Allen, Olly (6 August 2022). "Reading 2-1 Cardiff City: Player Ratings". The Tilehurst End. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
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      Earnshaw, James (23 December 2022). "Reading defender out for the season after damaging knee ligaments". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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      "Professional contracts signed by nine young players". Reading FC. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
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      Earnshaw, James (20 December 2023). "Reading defender makes injury comeback after over 400 days in Middlesbrough draw". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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      @TalkReading (1 August 2022). "John Clarke has been called up to the Ireland U19 squad for a three-day training camp this week 🇮🇪 #readingfc" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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      "REPORT | MU19 | Ireland qualify for Elite Phase with Wales win | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
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      "Games played by John Clarke in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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      "Games played by John Clarke in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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