George Horbury
English football player
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Horbury | ||
| Date of birth | (2004-06-23) 23 June 2004 (age 20) | ||
| Place of birth | Harrogate, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Chorley | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2022 | Harrogate Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Harrogate Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Marske United (loan) | 23 | (2) |
| 2023 | → Buxton (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Chorley (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| 2024– | Chorley | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:29, 8 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
George Horbury (born 23 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for National League North club Chorley.
Horbury began his career with his hometown club Harrogate Town who he played for in League Two. While at Harrogate, he spent time out on loan at non league sides Marske United, Buxton, and Chorley.
Playing career
In June 2022, after a successful season as a youth team scholar, Horbury signed a professional contract with his hometown club Harrogate Town.[1] Upon doing so, he became the first Harrogate academy player to sign a professional deal with the club in what was their maiden season in the Football League Youth Alliance.[2]
On 27 August 2022, Horbury made his first appearance for the club coming on as a late substitute in a defeat to Newport County.[3]
On 21 January 2023, it was announced George had joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marske United on a one-month loan deal. He scored on his debut in a 2-1 win over Ashton United.[4] After impressing with Marske, his loan deal was extended until the end of the 2022–23 season.[5]
On 21 November 2023, Horbury joined National League North club Buxton on an initial one-month loan deal.[6]
In January 2024, it was announced that Horbury had joined National League North club Chorley on a loan deal until the end of the season.[7]
At the end of the 2023–24 season, Horbury left Harrogate following the expiration of his contract.[8] In July 2024, Horbury rejoined Chorley on a permanent deal.[9]
References
- ^ "Academy Star Horbury Signs Professional Deal". Harrogate Town AFC. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "George Horbury becomes first Harrogate Town academy graduate to sign professional contract with Sulphurites". Harrogate Advertiser. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "George Horbury". Soccerbase.
- ^ "George Horbury". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ "Harrogate midfielder extends Marske stay". The Northern Premier League. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ "George Horbury joins Buxton on loan". www.harrogatetownafc.com. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ https://www.chorleyfc.com/blogs/news/loan-signing-george-horbury/
- ^ https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news/2024/may/released-and-retained-list-confirmed
- ^ "George Horbury is back for good!". Chorley FC. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
External links
- George Horbury at Soccerbase
- George Horbury at Soccerway
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