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Liam Shephard
Welsh footballer (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Liam Shephard (born 22 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League Two club Newport County. He is a former Wales under 21 international.
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Early life
Shephard grew up in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf. He is son of former footballer Garry Shephard.[3]
Club career
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Swansea City
Shephard joined Swansea City from Cardiff City in the summer of 2011, and progressed through Swansea City's Academy.[4] Shephard signed his first professional deal with Swansea at the start of the 2013–14 season.[5] Shephard broke into the first-team squad in the first half of the 2014–15 season, and was included on the bench for four Premier League matches and two cup games.[6] Shephard was rewarded for his progress with a new 2+1⁄2-year contract until June 2017.[7]
On 17 January 2015, Shephard joined League One team Yeovil Town on a youth loan deal and made his professional debut three days later against Preston North End.[8][9] Yeovil later extended the loan until the end of the season.[10] Shephard went on to make 20 appearances for the Glovers and was awarded Young Player of the Year, as Yeovil were relegated to League Two.[11]
Shephard made his first team debut for Swansea City in the FA Cup against Oxford United, on 10 January 2016, in a 3–2 third round defeat.[12]
On 24 March 2016, Shephard returned to Yeovil Town on a month loan deal.[13] Initially brought in as cover for fellow Swansea loanee Connor Roberts, Shephard started six matches all in a defensive midfield role as he helped Yeovil to avoid relegation.[14]
On 1 July 2016, Shephard joined Yeovil Town for a third time on a six-month loan deal.[15]
Upon his return from his loan spell with Yeovil, Shephard was released by Swansea at the end of the 2016–17 season.[16]
Peterborough United
On 10 July 2017, Shephard signed for League One club Peterborough United on a two-year contract.[17]
Forest Green Rovers
On 28 June 2018, Shephard joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[18] Shephard was released by Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2019–20 season.[19]
Newport County
On 2 September 2020 Shephard joined Newport County on a one-year contract.[20] He made his debut for Newport on 5 September 2020 in the 2–0 EFL Cup win against Swansea City.[21] He scored his first goal for Newport on 19 September 2020 in the League Two 2–1 win against Barrow.[22] Shephard played for Newport in the League Two playoff final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1–0 after a 107th-minute penalty.[23]
Salford City
In June 2021 Shephard rejected a contract extension at Newport and signed a two-year contract at Salford City.[24] In June 2023 Shephard extended his Salford contract until the end of the 2024–25 season.[25]
On 12 May 2025, the club announced he would be released in June when his contract expired.[26]
Newport County
On 6 August 2025 Shephard rejoined Newport County on a one year contract.[27] He made his second debut for Newport on 9 August 2025 in the 2-1 League Two win against Crawley Town, scoring Newport's second goal.[28]
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International career
Shephard was called up to Wales under-21 squad to face Bulgaria in March 2015.[29] Later in the qualification campaign, Shephard made his debut in a 2–1 win over Armenia.[30]
Style of play
Shephard is primarily a right-back but can also play at centre-back.[31]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 February 2024
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- One appearance in EFL Trophy, two appearances in League Two play-offs
- One appearance in EFL Trophy, three appearances in League Two play-offs
- Appearances in League Two play-offs
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