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Lewis Richards (footballer, born 2001)
Irish footballer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lewis Paul Jimmy Richards (born 15 October 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bradford City. Born in England, he represents Ireland at youth level.
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Born in Liverpool,[1] Richards began his career in the Brentford Academy, before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers after the closure of the academy in 2016.[3]
On 13 January 2022, Richards joined League Two club Harrogate Town on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season,[4][5] playing his first game for the club on 22 January in a 3–0 home win against Oldham Athletic, where he was substituted in the 82nd minute for Nathan Sheron.[6]
He returned to Harrogate in July 2022 for a second loan spell.[7][8] This was cut short in January 2023 when Richards sustained an ankle injury which ruled him out for four months and he returned to his parent club.[9]
On 18 August 2023, Richards signed for Bradford City, joining on an initial two-year contract.[10][11] His debut came on 19 August 2023 in a 3–0 away defeat at Morecambe; after the match, he said the players had let the fans down.[12] Richards suffered an injury during a match on 26 December 2023, and was ruled out for a few weeks.[13] After returning to first-team action, he was injured again in February 2024.[14]
In September 2024, in his first league start of the 2024–25 season, Richards suffered an injury.[15] He suffered a further injury, to his shoulder, in November 2024.[16][17] His shoulder injury returned in February 2025, but Richards delayed surgery in order to remain available for the club in their late season promotion push.[18] Later that month he was reported to be close to a return.[19]
At the end of the 2024–25 season, Bradford City entered into discussions with him regarding a new contract.[20][21] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Richgards missed pre-season due to injury.[22] In July 2025 he signed a new one-year contract with the club.[23] Later that month he returned to training.[24]
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Style of play
As of November 2024, Richards was primarily playing for Bradford City as a left wing back,[25] having also played in the centre of defence.[26] Bradford City manager Graham Alexander said Richards needed confidence in his new role as a wing back.[27]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 25 February 2025[1]
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
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