Patrick Bamford: Biography, Facts and Career

Patrick James Bamford (born 5 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Sheffield United. Bamford began his career at Nottingham Forest, making his debut in December 2011, at the age of 18. A month later he joined Chelsea for a fee of £1.5 million. He was loaned out to Milton Keynes Dons, Derby County, and Middlesbrough, winning the Championship Player of the Year for the 2014–15 season. Bamford then had further loans at Premier League clubs Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Burnley, but saw limited playing time. After five years at the club without making a first-team appearance, Bamford left Chelsea and returned to Middlesbrough for a fee in the region of £5.5 million in January 2017. He subsequently joined Leeds United in July 2018 for a fee possibly rising to £10 million, and helped the club win the Championship title during the 2019–20 season and gain promotion to the Premier League. Bamford was capped by the Republic of Ireland at under-18 level before changing allegiances to England. He has represented England from under-18 to senior level, making his senior debut in September 2021.

Quick facts about Patrick Bamford

• Full name: Patrick Bamford
• Born: 1993-09-05
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q326181

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