Henry Cameron (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henry Anthony Cameron[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1997[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Lytham St Annes, England | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Blackpool | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Blackpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014– | Blackpool | 25 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– | New Zealand | 2 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:20, 5 November 2015 (UTC). | |||
Henry Anthony Cameron (born 28 June 1997) is an English-born New Zealand[3] footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool.
Career
Blackpool
Cameron started his football career at Blackpool when he first joined them at 11[4] and began his first-year scholars in 2013.[5] Cameron started playing regularly for them in his first year with the youth side, helping them win North-West Division Development League[6] and reached the Lancashire FA Professional Youth Cup, though they lost to Oldham Athletic.[7]
Cameron signed an 18-month professional contract with Blackpool on 14 January 2015.[8] Upon signing a professional contract, Cameron describe it as a 'dream come true'.[4] He made his debut for Blackpool on 31 January 2015, in a 1-0 home win against Brighton & Hove Albion.[9][10] Cameron then scored his first goal for the club on 15 April 2015 when "Andrea Orlandi coolly swept home Henry Cameron's ball in from the left."[11] During the match against Cardiff City on 25 April 2015, Cameron was at fault when he conceded a penalty after fouling Aron Gunnarsson in the box, allowing Eoin Doyle converted the second goal in the game; ultimately, relegating Blackpool after losing 3-2.[12] Cameron later stated in the club's sessions on In The Spotlight that conceding a penalty was his embarrassing moment in football to date of his career.[13] In his first season at the club, Cameron made eleven appearance for the club and at the end of the season, Cameron was awarded the Chris Muir Memorial Trophy.[14] In June 2015, Cameron signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2017.[15]
In the 2015-16 season, Cameron continued to be in the first team regular, making several starts in the first half of the season. Cameron played a role twice when he assisted the winning goal against Scunthorpe United on 5 September 2015[16] and Swindon Town on 3 October 2015.[17] After suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury that left him out for the whole 2015-16 season, Cameron was making progress from recovery and expected to return in July.[18]
International career
Despite being born in Lytham St Annes, England, it was reported in August 2015 that Anthony Hudson was looking to call Cameron up for the New Zealand national football team.[19] It came after Cameron was discovered to play for New Zealand through his mother.[20] Cameron describe being called up by New Zealand as a proud moment and an honor for his family and himself..[21]
Cameron made his debut for the New Zealand national football team in a 0-1 victory over the Oman on 13 November 2015. However, Cameron's debut suffered a setback when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, resulting him on a stretcher and was replaced by Alex Rufer.[22] As a result, Cameron was sidelined for the whole 2015-16 season[23] and required to undergo surgery.[24]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 22 September 2016[25]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackpool | 2014–15 | Championship | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | League One | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 0 | |
| 2016–17 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | ||
- ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy
Country
| New Zealand national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
References
- ↑ "The Football League Retained List". The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Henry Cameron". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/cameron-excited-at-nz-call/
- 1 2 "Cameron: A Dream Come True". Blackpool F.C. 14 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 January 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Youth Team Scholars Introduction". Blackpool F.C. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Youth Team Secure League Title". Blackpool F.C. 7 April 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Youth Team Lose On Penalties". Blackpool F.C. 24 April 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron to feature for youth team tonight" - Blackpool Gazette, 15 January 2015
- ↑ "Blackpool 1-0 Brighton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "Henry Cameron". Eurosport.com. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "Ipswich Town 3 - 2 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cardiff 3 Blackpool 2: Eoin Doyle nets two penalties". Sky Sports. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "In The Spotlight: Henry Cameron". Blackpool F.C. 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron Collects Youth Accolade". Blackpool F.C. 1 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron Agrees New Deal". Blackpool F.C. 8 June 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Match Report - Scunthorpe United 0 - 1 Blackpool". Blackpool F.C. 5 September 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Blackpool 1 - 0 Swindown Town". BBC Sport. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron Steps Up Recovery". Blackpool F.C. 8 March 2016. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Football: Hudson eyes UK-born teen". NZ Herald. 23 August 2015.
- ↑ "Cameron In Contention To Represent New Zealand". Blackpool F.C. 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron: An Honour To Be Called Up". Blackpool F.C. 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Football: Wood strike clinches All Whites win". NZ Herald. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Henry Cameron: Blackpool winger suffers season-ending injury". BBC Sport. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Cameron Undergoes Surgery". Blackpool F.C. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ Henry Cameron career statistics at Soccerbase
External links
Henry Cameron career statistics at Soccerbase
