Michael Howard (footballer, born 1999)

Michael Howard
Howard playing for Preston North End U18s in October 2017
Personal information
Full name Michael Leslie Howard[1]
Date of birth (1999-10-17) 17 October 1999
Place of birth Southport, England
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Preston North End
Number 26
Youth career
2010–2017 Preston North End
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Preston North End 0 (0)
2018 → Cork City (loan) 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:52, 5 June 2018 (UTC)

Michael Leslie Howard (born 17 October 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship side Preston North End.

Club career

Preston North End

Howard joined Preston North End at the age of 11 and progressed through the ranks up to the Under-18s.[2]

On 28 November 2017, he featured in a 2–1 defeat to Bury in the Lancashire Senior Cup quarter-final.[3]

In February 2018, Howard signed an 18-month professional contract with the option of a further year, and was immediately loaned out.[4]

Cork City

On 20 February 2018, League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City announced the signing of Howard on loan for the remainder of the season. He said he was influenced to make the move by several teammates who had previously played for the club, most notably Daryl Horgan.[5]

On 24 February, Howard made his league debut as an 88th minute substitute for Kieran Sadlier in a 2–0 win against Waterford.[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 26 January 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Preston North End 2017–18 EFL Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 1] 0 1 0
Cork City (loan) 2018 League of Ireland Premier Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
    1. ↑ One appearance in the Lancashire Senior Cup.

    References

    1. ↑ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 19th MAY 2018" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
    2. ↑ "Michael Howard - Forward - U18s - Preston North End". www.pnefc.net. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
    3. ↑ "Preston North End Howard Encouraged By First Team Chance". Retrieved 2018-02-20.
    4. ↑ "Preston North End Michael Howard Signs Professional Deal And Cork City Loan". Retrieved 2018-02-20.
    5. ↑ "Howard joins on loan – Cork City Football Club". www.corkcityfc.ie. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
    6. ↑ "Cork City – Waterford – Cork City Football Club". www.corkcityfc.ie. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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