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Mitchell Charles Alan Walker (born 24 September 1991 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English professional footballer who plays for Dover Athletic as a goalkeeper.

Early career

Walker started out as an under 9's goalkeeper at Crawley Down before switching to Three Bridges, from where he was signed by Brighton & Hove Albion after a trial.[3] He signed pro forms for the Albion in August 2009 while still a second year scholar, playing regularly in the reserves.[4]

Career

Walker made his professional debut for Brighton & Hove Albion on the last day of the 2009–10 season starting in the 1–0 victory over Yeovil Town at the Withdean Stadium.[5]

During January 2011, Walker signed on loan with Conference South side Welling United. On 1 March 2012, Walker joined Eastbourne Borough for a second loan spell.[6]

Walker spent seven years at Dover Athletic before joining Aldershot Town in the Summer of 2019. He went onto feature 93 times for the Hampshire-based side before leaving in July 2022,[7] following a serious knee injury.[8]

On 1 December 2022, Walker signed for Tonbridge Angels, initially as the goalkeeper coach as he was out injured.[9] Walker joined Whitehawk for the start of the 2023-24 season.[10]

On 25 May 2024, Walker returned to Dover Athletic following their relegation to the Isthmian League Premier Division.[11]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season[12]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brighton & Hove Albion 2009–10 League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2009–10 Conference Premier 1 0 0 0 — 0 0 1 0
Welling United (loan) 2010–11 Conference South 6 0 0 0 — 0 0 6 0
Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2011–12 Conference South 12 0 0 0 — 0 0 12 0
Dover Athletic 2012–13 Conference South 39 0 2 0 — 5[a] 0 46 0
2013–14 Conference South 42 0 5 0 — 8[b] 0 55 0
2014–15 Conference Premier 20 0 0 0 — 1[c] 0 21 0
2015–16 National League 34 0 2 0 — 4[d] 0 40 0
2016–17 National League 16 0 3 0 — 0 0 19 0
2017–18 National League 46 0 2 0 — 3[c] 0 51 0
2018–19 National League 36 0 2 0 — 1[c] 0 39 0
Total 233 0 16 0 — 22 0 271 0
Aldershot Town 2019–20 National League 39 0 1 0 — 1[c] 0 41 0
2020–21 National League 28 0 1 0 — 3[c] 0 32 0
2021–22 National League 18 0 1 0 — 1[c] 0 20 0
Total 85 0 3 0 — 5 0 93 0
Whitehawk 2023–24[13] Isthmian League Premier Division 42 0 4 0 — 9[e] 0 55 0
Career total 380 0 23 0 0 0 36 0 439 0
  1. ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs
  2. ^ Five appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs
  3. ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  4. ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in National League play-offs
  5. ^ Four appearances in FA Trophy, two appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy

References

  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/09/2009 and 30/09/2009" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. ^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 440. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ^ Match day Programme, Crawley Down v Whitehawk, Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Final, 12 May 2012
  4. ^ Match day programme, Brighton & Hove Albion v Eastbourne Borough, Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Final, 16 July 2011
  5. ^ Owen, Brian (8 May 2010). "Bennett ends on a high". The Argus. Retrieved 8 May 2010. The game was most notable for impressive debuts by youth teamers Mitch Walker and Jake Caskey. Walker got the start in goal and made fine first-half saves from Kieran Murtagh and Dean Bowditch as well as handling the ball well
  6. ^ "Albion keeper joins Boro on loan". The Argus. 1 March 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Aldershot Town announce full retained and released list". Aldershot Town F.C. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  8. ^ The Non-League Paper, 3 September 2023, p7
  9. ^ "Mitch Walker". Tonbridge Angels. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  10. ^ https://twitter.com/HawksFCOfficial/status/1686762589198462981
  11. ^ "Walker Returns". doverathletic.com. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  12. ^ "M. Walker". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  13. ^ "Whitehawk – Appearances – Mitch Walker – 2023–2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2024.

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