Owen Dodgson

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Owen Dodgson
Personal information
Full name Owen Joel Dodgson[1]
Date of birth (2003-03-19) 19 March 2003 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth Lancaster, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
Dundee
(on loan from Burnley)
Number 3
Youth career
0000–2020 Manchester United
2020–2021 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Burnley 0 (0)
2023Rochdale (loan) 18 (1)
2023–2024Barnsley (loan) 10 (0)
2024–Dundee (loan) 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 17 April 2024 (UTC)

Owen Joel Dodgson (born 19 March 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a full-back for Scottish Premiership club Dundee, on loan from Premier League club Burnley.

Career[edit]

Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Dodgson started his career in the Academy at Manchester United eventually progressing to play for the under-18 side after he was offered a two-year scholarship in July 2019.[citation needed] He joined Premier League side Burnley in November 2020 following a successful trial along with Calen Gallagher-Allison, opting to leave Manchester United, stating that the first team pathway at Turf Moor was part of his decision making.[2] On 7 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract for the club along with six other youngsters.[3] His first introduction to senior football was when he was named as an unused substitute for the 2–0 defeat at Anfield to Liverpool on 21 August 2021.[4] Dodgson started to train regularly with the senior squad, impressing with his left footed delivery after also making an impact with the under-23 squad.[2] He made his professional debut on 8 January 2022, when he replaced Dale Stephens as a late substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup third round.[5] On 7 July 2022, he signed a new three-year deal with the club having also appeared on the bench five times in the Premier League.[5]

On 27 January 2023, Dodgson joined League Two club Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.[6][7]

On 1 September 2023, Dodgson joined League One side Barnsley on loan until the end of the season.[8] He scored on his debut on 5 September, in a 2–0 victory over Grimsby Town in the EFL Trophy.[9] Dodgson was recalled by Burnley on 1 January 2024.[10]

On 19 January 2024, Dodgson joined Scottish Premiership club Dundee on loan until the end of the season.[11] He made his debut for the Dark Blues the following day as substitute in a Scottish Cup game away to Kilmarnock.[12]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 17 April 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Burnley 2021–22[13] Premier League 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23[14] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Rochdale (loan) 2022–23[14] League Two 18 1 18 1
Barnsley (loan) 2023–24[15] League One 10 0 2 0 3[b] 1 15 1
Dundee (loan) 2023–24[15] Scottish Premiership 11 0 1 0 12 0
Career total 39 1 4 0 0 0 3 1 46 2
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Owen Dodgson at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b James, Alex (17 January 2022). "Dodgson opens up on Burnley aims, Man United decision and sharing family limelight despite debut". Lancs Live. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Seven youngsters sign first pro deals". BBC Sport. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Owen Dodgson makes his Burnley debut after Manchester United's release". J News. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b Boden, Chris (7 July 2022). "Burnley youngster Owen Dodgson signs new deal". Burnley Express. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Owen Dodgson Joins On Loan". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Rochdale add loan signings Mellor and Dodgson". BBC Sport.
  8. ^ "Owen Dodgson Arrives at Oakwell". 1 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Barnsley vs Grimsby | 05.09.2023". Sky Sports. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. ^ "OWEN DODGSON RECALLED BY BURNLEY". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Dodgson signs for the Dee". Dundee Football Club - Official Website. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Kilmarnock v Dundee". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Games played by Owen Dodgson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  14. ^ a b "Games played by Owen Dodgson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  15. ^ a b "Games played by Owen Dodgson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.