Ethan Pinnock
Ethan Rupert Pinnock (born 29 May 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Brentford. He began his career in non-league football with Dulwich Hamlet and Forest Green Rovers, before rising to prominence in the English Football League with Barnsley. He was capped by England C at international level.
Pinnock lining up for Dulwich Hamlet in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ethan Rupert Pinnock[1] | ||
Date of birth | 29 May 1993 | ||
Place of birth | London, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Central defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Brentford | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2008 | Millwall | ||
2008–2010 | Dulwich Hamlet | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2016 | Dulwich Hamlet | 158 | (8) |
2016–2017 | Forest Green Rovers | 37 | (3) |
2017–2019 | Barnsley | 58 | (3) |
2019– | Brentford | 27 | (1) |
National team | |||
2016 | England C | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:30, 14 March 2020 (UTC) |
Club career
Dulwich Hamlet
Beginning his career as a winger or full back,[3] Pinnock was released from the Millwall youth system at the age of 15.[4] He entered the youth system at Isthmian League club Dulwich Hamlet and after making his senior debut in August 2010,[5] he went on to become a fringe member of the first team squad, before establishing himself during the 2014–15 season.[6] A growth spurt led to Pinnock being converted into a central defender during his time with the club.[4] He was a part of the club's 2012–13 First Division South-winning team and won the club's Player of the Year awards in the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.[3][7] Pinnock departed Hamlet in June 2016, after making over 200 appearances and scoring 13 goals during his time at Champion Hill.[7]
Forest Green Rovers
On 21 June 2016, Pinnock signed a two-year contract with National League club Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee.[7] He made 45 appearances and scored three goals during Rovers' 2016–17 National League playoffs-winning season,[8] which saw the club promoted to the EFL for the first time in its history.[9] Pinnock departed the club in June 2017.[10]
Barnsley
On 30 June 2017, Pinnock signed a three-year contract with Championship club Barnsley for an undisclosed fee,[10] reported to be £500,000, plus add-ons.[11] Down the pecking order during the first half of the 2017–18 season,[2] injuries to other players allowed him to break into the starting lineup during December 2017 and January 2018.[12] Pinnock scored his first two goals for the club in league matches versus Reading and Sunderland either side of the New Year.[13] He finished an injury-affected 2017–18 season with 15 appearances and suffered relegation with the club to League One.[4][14]
Pinnock missed just two matches in all competitions during the 2018–19 season and helped the Tykes to automatic promotion back to the Championship.[15][16] He won the club's Player of the Year award and was named in the PFA and EFL's League One Team of the Year selections.[2] Pinnock departed Oakwell on 2 July 2019, after making 67 appearances and scoring three goals for Barnsley.[17]
International career
In October 2016, Pinnock was called up for the England C national team and won his only cap in a 2–1 win over Estonia U23 in November 2016.[20]
Personal life
Pinnock is a cousin of former footballer Nyron Nosworthy.[4] He has a degree in physical education.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 March 2020
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Dulwich Hamlet | 2010–11[5] | Isthmian League First Division South | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 4[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
2011–12[22] | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 3[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 32 | 0 | |||
2012–13[23] | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||
2013–14[23] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 28 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ― | 8[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 38 | 1 | ||
2014–15[24] | 46 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ― | 3[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 50 | 2 | |||
2015–16[25] | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | ― | 12[lower-alpha 5] | 1 | 50 | 7 | |||
Total | 158 | 8 | 6 | 1 | ― | 31 | 1 | 195 | 10 | |||
Forest Green Rovers | 2016–17[8] | National League | 37 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ― | 7[lower-alpha 6] | 0 | 45 | 3 | |
Barnsley | 2017–18[13] | Championship | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ― | 15 | 2 | |
2018–19[15] | League One | 46 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 7] | 0 | 52 | 1 | |
Total | 58 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67 | 3 | ||
Brentford | 2019–20[26] | Championship | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | 28 | 1 | |
Career total | 280 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 335 | 17 |
- 2 appearances in Isthmian League First Division South play-offs, 2 appearances in Isthmian League Cup
- Appearances in Isthmian League Cup
- 3 appearances in FA Trophy, 2 appearances in Isthmian League Cup, 2 appearances in London Senior Cup, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Charity Shield
- 2 appearances in FA Trophy, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs
- 6 appearances and 1 goal in FA Trophy, 3 appearances in London Senior Cup, 2 appearances in Isthmian League Premier Division play-offs, 1 appearance in Isthmian League Cup
- 4 appearances in FA Trophy, 3 appearances in National League play-offs
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
Dulwich Hamlet
- Isthmian League First Division South (1): 2012–13[3][23]
Forest Green Rovers
- National League play-offs (1): 2017[8][9]
Barnsley
- EFL League One second-place promotion (1): 2018–19[15][16]
Individual
- Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Player of the Year (1): 2014–15[7]
- Dulwich Hamlet Players' Player of the Year (2): 2014–15, 2015–16[7]
- Barnsley Player of the Year (1): 2018–19[2]
- Barnsley Player of the Month (1): December 2018[27]
- PFA EFL League One Team of the Year: 2018–19[2]
- EFL League One Team of the Year: 2018–19[2]
References
- "Hardy called up for England C". AFC Fylde. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- "Ethan Pinnock". barnsleyfc.co.uk. Barnsley FC. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- Coney, Steven (22 June 2016). "Dulwich Hamlet defender Ethan Pinnock makes step up to Forest Green Rovers". The Non League Football Paper – Daily football news. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Get to Know: Ethan Pinnock". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "football.mitoo". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan admits he's not at his Pinnock-le yet". Southwark News. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan Pinnock signs for Forest Green / 2016 / First Team News / News / Home – Forest Green Rovers Football Club". www.forestgreenroversfc.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- Ethan Pinnock at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- Forest Green Rovers F.C. at the Football Club History Database
- "Ethan Pinnock Joins The Reds!". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- Iles, Robert (14 November 2018). "The cost of Football League dream and plan to be more sustainable". gloucestershirelive. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan Pinnock Player Profile – ESPN FC". www.espnfc.com. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Games played by Ethan Pinnock in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "PRESS | Ethan Pinnock". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Games played by Ethan Pinnock in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- Barnsley F.C. at the Football Club History Database
- Ethan Pinnock at Soccerbase
- "Ethan Pinnock joins from Barnsley". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Barnsley defender Ethan Pinnock completes £3m move to Championship rivals Brentford". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- Association, The Football. "Goals from Elliott Whitehouse and Jamal Lowe secure ICT Final place for non-League XI". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "Trained PE teacher Ethan's delight at league debut – Barnsley News from the Barnsley Chronicle". Barnsley Chronicle. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "football.mitoo". football.mitoo.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan Pinnock – First XI – Dulwich Hamlet Football Club". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "Ethan Pinnock – First XI – Dulwich Hamlet Football Club". Archived from the original on 3 April 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan Pinnock – First XI – Dulwich Hamlet Football Club". Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Games played by Ethan Pinnock in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- "Ethan Pinnock is your Player of the Month for December!". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
External links
- Ethan Pinnock at Soccerbase
- Ethan Pinnock at brentfordfc.com