Connor Wickham

Professional footballer (forward)

English Hereford, England Aries 6 ft 4 in

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer (forward)
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth31/03/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceHereford, England
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Connor Wickham

10/11/2026

Connor Wickham joined League Two club Crawley Town on a short-term deal running until January 2027. The 33-year-old had been a free agent after his brief spell with UAE club Dubai City. He was signed to add experience as Crawley looked to climb out of the bottom places.

01/10/2025

Wickham joined UAE Second Division side Dubai City for a short spell in October 2025. The move followed his departure from Charlton Athletic in 2024 and came after an extended period without a club.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameConnor Neil Ralph Wickham
SummaryEnglish professional footballer who plays as a forward and has played for several English clubs, including Sunderland and Crystal Palace, and at youth international level for England. He signed a short-term deal with Crawley Town in November 2026.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 4 in
Preferred FootRight

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPhilip Morant School, Colchester

Personal Life

HeritageHis father is Northern Irish.

Family

FatherNorthern Irish

Career

Youth ClubIpswich Town academy
Senior Debut ClubIpswich Town
Notable Clubs
  • Ipswich Town
  • Sunderland
  • Sheffield Wednesday
  • Leeds United (loan)
  • Crystal Palace
  • Preston North End
  • MK Dons
  • Forest Green Rovers
  • Cardiff City
  • Charlton Athletic
  • Dubai City
  • Crawley Town
International Teams
  • England U16
  • England U17
  • England U19
  • England U21
Honours and Awards
  • Golden Player award at the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship
  • Sunderland Supporters' Young Player of the Year 2014/15
Notable Moments
  • Became the youngest player to appear for Ipswich Town in April 2009
  • Scored the winning goal in the 2010 European Under-17 Championship final against Spain
  • Signed for Sunderland in 2011, reportedly for a fee of £8.1m
  • Left Charlton Athletic in 2024 and spent a brief period with Dubai City in the UAE in 2025
  • Joined League Two club Crawley Town on a short-term deal in November 2026

Style Quotient

Playing StyleTall, powerful striker who leads the line and is mobile

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He scored his first two senior goals for Ipswich Town in only his fourth appearance.
2. He was named Football League Young Player of the Month in April 2010.
3. He has played almost 300 senior matches, including 120 in the Premier League and 113 in the Championship.

Also born on 31 March

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