Paul Shepherd

For the Idaho politician, see Paul Shepherd (politician).

Not to be confused with Paul Shepard or Paul Sheppard.

Paul David Edward Shepherd (born 17 November 1977) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full-back.

Paul Shepherd

Personal information
Full name	Paul David Edward Shepherd[1]
Date of birth	(1977-11-17) 17 November 1977 (age 47)[1]
Place of birth	Leeds,[1] England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s)	Full-back[1]
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1995–1999	Leeds United	1	(0)
1998	→ Ayr United (loan)	6	(1)
1999	→ Tranmere Rovers (loan)	1	(0)
1999–2000	Ayr United	21	(1)
2000	Keflavík ÍF	12[3]	(?)
2000–2001	Scunthorpe United	1	(0)
2001	Luton Town	7	(0)
2001–2002	Oldham Athletic	0	(0)
2001–2002	→ Scarborough (loan)	10	(2)
2002–2003	Scarborough	35	(6)
2003–2004	Leigh RMI[4]	29	(1)
2004–2005	Harrogate Town[5]	26	(3)
2005	Stalybridge Celtic	16	(2)
International career
1997	England U20	3	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Whilst at Leeds he made one first team appearance in October 1996; a 3–0 defeat away to Arsenal at Highbury.^[6] He was a part of the England squad at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.^[7]

On 17 June 2021, at Leeds Crown Court, Shepherd was found guilty of four charges relating to possessing a firearm and Class A drugs after a three-day trial.^[8]