Aaron Atkinson

Aaron Atkinson (born 28 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Barnsley.

Aaron Atkinson

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-08-28) 28 August 2005 (age 19)[1]
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Barnsley
Youth career
20??–2008	Manchester City
2008–2009	Blackburn Rovers
2009–2021	Oldham Athletic
2021–2023	Barnsley
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Barnsley	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:38, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Career

Atkinson signed a two-year contract with EFL League One club Barnsley from Oldham Athletic, following a successful trial period; Oldham were paid an undisclosed fee.^[3] He had spent his youth in the Academy at Manchester City, before joining the Academy at Blackburn Rovers, later joining Oldham Athletic at the under-15 level.^[4][5] He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 21 November 2023, in a 5–1 defeat at Bradford City in the EFL Trophy.^[6]

Style of play

Atkinson is a "creative, energetic midfielder".^[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 21 November 2023

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Barnsley	2023–24[8]	EFL League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	1[a]	0	1	0
Career total			0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0

1. Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy