Nick Powell
Nicholas Edward Powell (born 23 March 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or as a striker for Stockport County.
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Powell playing for Stockport County in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Edward Powell | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Crewe, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) |
Attacking midfielder striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2010 | Crewe Alexandra | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Crewe Alexandra | 55 | (14) |
| 2012–2016 | Manchester United | 3 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 31 | (7) |
| 2014–2015 | → Leicester City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Hull City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Wigan Athletic | 92 | (29) |
| 2019–2023 | Stoke City | 111 | (27) |
| 2023– | Stockport County | 12 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | England U16 | 7 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | England U17 | 17 | (5) |
| 2012 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | England U19 | 2 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | England U21 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:05, 28 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
He began his career at Crewe Alexandra, initially as a forward, making his debut at the age of 16. After impressing for Crewe Alexandra during the 2011–12 season, including scoring in their 2–0 victory in the League Two play-off final, he moved to Manchester United in July 2012. Unable to break into the Manchester United first team, however, he went on loan to Wigan Athletic, Leicester City and Hull City before being released in June 2016. He re-joined Wigan Athletic in July 2016. He spent three seasons at the DW Stadium before joining Stoke City in June 2019. He has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels.