Oliver_Casey

Oliver Casey

Oliver Casey

English footballer

Oliver Joseph Casey (born 19 December 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Blackpool.[4] He has previously played for Leeds United.

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Career

Leeds United

Born in Leeds,[2][3] Casey came through the academy at Leeds United. After impressing for Leeds' under 18s and under 23s, he signed a two-year professional contract with the club in November 2018,[5][6] making his professional debut on 7 December 2019 as an 85th-minute substitute for Mateusz Klich in a 2–0 victory at Huddersfield Town.[7][8] With Leeds promoted to the Premier League as Championship champions, and Casey receiving a Championship winners medal,[9] he signed a new three-year contract with the club on 14 July 2020.[10] He made two appearances for Leeds' first team across the 2020–21 season, both in cup competitions,[11] and made 21 appearances for the under-23 side as they won the Premier League 2 Division Two for the 2020–21 season.[12][13]

Blackpool

On 22 June 2021, Casey signed a three-year contract with Blackpool, which went through on 1 July, for an undisclosed fee. It included the option to extend by an additional year.[14] He signed a new three-year contract in November 2023.[15]

Casey captained Blackpool in their victory over Morecambe in the EFL Trophy on 14 November 2023.[16]

Career statistics

As of end of 2020/2021 season
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

Honours

Leeds United

Individual

References

  1. [1]
    "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Leeds United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 17. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
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    "Oliver Casey". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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    Oliver Casey at Soccerbase
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    FC, Blackpool (5 July 2022). "Casey Joins Forest Green On Loan". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
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    "Oliver Casey signs professional deal". www.leedsunited.com. Leeds United F.C. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
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    "Oliver Casey is the type of player that will delight Leeds fans". www.leedsunited.news. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
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    "Huddersfield Town 0–2 Leeds United: Ezgjan Alioski & Pablo Hernandez send Whites top". BBC Sport. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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    Sobot, Lee (8 December 2019). "Spotlight on Oliver Casey as Leeds United unveil potential new star compared to Ben White". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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    Mewis, Joe; Kemble, Jamie (18 July 2020). "Full list of Leeds United players who will get Championship winners' medals". LeedsLive. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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    Urquhart, Joe (14 July 2020). "Leeds United defender handed new deal at Elland Road under Marcelo Bielsa". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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    "Games played by Oliver Casey in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
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    "O. Casey". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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    Donnohue, Joe (8 June 2021). "Leeds United youngster tipped to join coach who trained Liverpool's Curtis Jones". LeedsLive. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  14. [14]
    "Oliver Casey Joins Blackpool". Blackpool F.C. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
  15. [15]
    FC, Blackpool (6 November 2023). "Oliver Casey Signs Contract Extension". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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    "EFL Trophy (Sky Sports)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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    "Games played by Oliver Casey in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  18. [18]
    "McGeouch wins Player of the Season". Forest Green Rovers. 30 April 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
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