Festus Arthur

Festus Arthur (born 27 February 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Halifax Town.

Festus Arthur

Personal information
Full name	Festus Arthur[1]
Date of birth	(2000-02-27) 27 February 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth	Hamburg, Germany
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	FC Halifax Town
Number	30
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2020	Stockport County	31	(2)
2020–2022	Hull City	0	(0)
2021–2022	→ Barrow (loan)	9	(0)
2022–	FC Halifax Town	30	(0)
2024	→ Southport (loan)	18	(1)
2024	→ Southport (loan)	9	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:35, 14 May 2025 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Arthur was born in Hamburg, Germany, and is of Ghanaian descent.^[3]

Career

Arthur began his career with Stockport County during the 2019–20 season, scoring 2 goals in 31 league games.^[4] In the January 2020 transfer window Arthur attracted interest from a number of bigger clubs, including Hull City.^[5]

He signed a three-year deal with Hull City in July 2020 after moving for an undisclosed fee.^[3][6] He made his debut for the club on 8 September 2020 in the EFL Trophy match against Leicester City U21.^[7]

In August 2021 he moved on a season-long loan to Barrow.^[8] On 18 January 2022, Arthur was recalled from his loan spell.^[9]

On 26 July 2022 Arthur's contract with Hull City was terminated by mutual consent so he could join FC Halifax Town.^[10] In January 2024, he joined National League North club Southport on an initial one-month loan deal.^[11] In October 2024, he re-joined Southport on another initial one-month loan deal.^[12]

Style of play

Upon signing for Hull City in July 2020, the club described him as "a powerful centre-half who can also operate in midfield",^[3] while club manager Grant McCann described him as "phenomenal".^[2]

Career statistics

As of 14 May 2025

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
Stockport County	2019–20[4]	National League	31	2	1	0	—		3[a]	0	35	2
Hull City	2020–21[13]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	2[b]	0	2	0
	2021–22[14]	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	0
Barrow (loan)	2021–22[14]	League Two	9	0	1	0	2	0	3[b]	1	15	1
FC Halifax Town	2022–23[4]	National League	20	0	1	0	—		3[a]	1	24	1
	2023–24[4]	National League	1	0	0	0	—		0	0	1	0
	2024–25[4]	National League	9	0	0	0	—		2[c]	0	11	0
	Total		30	0	2	0	0	0	4	1	36	1
Southport (loan)	2023–24[4]	National League	18	1	0	0	—		0	0	18	1
Southport (loan)	2024–25[4]	National League	9	0	0	0	—		1[a]	0	10	0
Career total			97	3	3	0	2	0	14	2	116	5

1. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
3. Appearances in the National League Cup