Tyreece Simpson

Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson is an English professional footballer who plays as a Striker for Ipswich Town.

Tyreece Simpson
Personal information
Full name Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson
Date of birth (2002-02-07) 7 February 2002
Place of birth Ipswich, England
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Ipswich Town
Number 47
Youth career
2018–2019 Ipswich Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Ipswich Town 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:15, 7 March 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Simpson joined the Ipswich Town academy in 2018, signing a 2-year scholarship. He made his senior debut for the club on 3 September 2019, featuring as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur U23s in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Portman Road.[1] He made his league debut on 29 February 2020 in a 1–2 away loss to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.[2] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 2 March 2020, signing a two year contract until the summer of 2022, with the option of a further years extension.[3]

Personal life

Simpson played rugby when he was young, representing Langley school, while also participating in athletics while representing Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club. He was offered a professional contract by Rugby union club Leicester Tigers in March 2018, but turned the offer down so that he could pursue a career in football.[4]

Career statistics
As of match played 7 March 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Ipswich Town 2019–20[5] League One 3000001[lower-alpha 1]040
Career total 3000001040
  1. Appearance in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "Ipswich Town vs. Tottenham Hotspur U21 2 - 1". Soccerway. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  2. "Blackpool 2-1 Ipswich Town". BBC Sport. 29 February 2020.
  3. "Simpson Signs Pro Deal". Ipswich Town F.C. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  4. "Twickenham, athletics tracks and park pitches - Tyreece Simpson's unusual journey to the Ipswich Town first team". East Anglian Daily Times. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  5. "Games played by Tyreece Simpson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
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