Cameron Humphreys (footballer, born 1998)

Cameron Lisceous Humphreys-Grant (born 22 August 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Rotherham United as a centre-back.[3]

Cameron Humphreys-Grant
Humphreys-Grant in 2017
Personal information
Full name Cameron Lisceous Humphreys-Grant[1]
Date of birth (1998-08-22) 22 August 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Rotherham United
Number 24
Youth career
2015–2016 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Manchester City 0 (0)
2019–2022 Zulte Waregem 55 (0)
2020Excelsior (loan) 3 (0)
2022– Rotherham United 52 (0)
International career
2013–2014 England U16 6 (0)
2014–2015 England U17 9 (0)
2016 England U18 2 (0)
2016 England U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:20, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Humphreys is a graduate of the youth system at Manchester City. In the summer of 2015, a 16 year old Humphreys travelled with the first team squad on their preseason tour and played in a friendly fixture against Real Madrid.[4] Humphreys signed his first professional contract on 24 August, two days after his 17th birthday.[5] On 30 January 2016, he made his competitive debut in a FA Cup game against Aston Villa. He replaced Nicolás Otamendi after 88 minutes in a 4–0 victory at Villa Park.[6] Humphreys became a key member of both the Premier League 2 and UEFA Youth League sides at Manchester City.[7]

In 2019, Humphreys joined Belgian side Zulte Waregem.[8]

In July 2022, Humphreys agreed a three-year deal with EFL Championship side Rotherham United, and joined them for pre-season in Croatia.[9]

International career

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Humphreys-Grant has represented England up to U19 level, making his debut for England U17 as a 14 year old.[10]

Career statistics

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As of 2 March 2024
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City 2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Premier League 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2016–17 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Zulte Waregem 2019–20 Belgian First Division A 3 0 0 0 3 0
2020–21 Belgian First Division A 26 0 1 0 27 0
2021–22 Belgian First Division A 26 0 2 0 28 0
Total 55 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 58 0
Excelsior (loan) 2019–20 Eerste Divisie 3 0 0 0 3 0
Rotherham United 2022–23 Championship 38 0 1 0 1 0 40 0
2023–24 Championship 14 0 0 0 2 0 16 0
Total 52 0 1 0 3 0 56 0
Career total 110 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 129 0

References

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  1. ^ "List of players under written contract registered between 01/08/2015 and 31/08/2015" (PDF). The Football Association. p. 6. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Cameron Humphreys-Grant". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  3. ^ Cameron Humphreys at Soccerway
  4. ^ "Manchester City: Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't faze Cameron Humphreys – but not much does!". Manchester Evening News. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Man City: Jason Wilcox proud of Humphreys and Garcia". Manchester Evening News. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Aston Villa vs. Liverpool – 30 January 2016 – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Cameron Humphreys' official Manchester City FC profile page". Manchester City FC. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Team Essevee welcomes Cameron Humphreys". S.V. Zulte Waregem (in Dutch).
  9. ^ "Humphreys jets out to Croatia to complete Millers move". Rotherham United. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  10. ^ Flanagan, Aaron (24 July 2015). "Who is Cameron Humphreys? Man City's 16-year-old defender given baptism of fire against Ronaldo, Benzema and co – Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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