Andy Wilkinson: Biography, Facts and Career

Andrew Gordon Wilkinson (born 6 August 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. Wilkinson joined Stoke City's academy from his local club Stone Dominoes and made his professional debut in October 2001. Since then Wilkinson has gradually worked his way into the first team and after four loan moves and a number of injury problems had restricted his career. He broke into the side during the 2007–08 season in which Stoke were promoted to the Premier League. He helped Stoke establish themselves in the top-flight in 2008–09 and 2009–10 and he played in the 2011 FA Cup Final which Stoke lost 1–0 to Manchester City. He played in the UEFA Europa League in 2011–12 as Stoke again finished in mid-table. He remained in the side in 2012–13 under Tony Pulis before Mark Hughes was appointed manager in May 2013 and Wilkinson became a fringe member of the squad. After failing to regain his place in the first team in 2014–15, Wilkinson joined Millwall on loan. He retired from football in February 2016 after struggling to recover from a serious head injury.

Quick facts about Andy Wilkinson

• Full name: Andy Wilkinson
• Born: 1984-08-06
• Nationality: United Kingdom
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q528094

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