Stephen Walker (footballer)


Stephen Walker is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for League Two club Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Championship club Middlesbrough.

Club career

Middlesbrough

Walker signed his first professional contract with the club on 1 July 2016. He made his debut for the club on 14 August 2018, assisting an Ashley Fletcher goal and scoring a penalty in the penalty shoot-out during an EFL Cup tie with Notts County at the Riverside Stadium. On 30 January 2019, Walker signed a new four and a half year contract with Middlesbrough.
The following day, Walker was loaned to League Two club Milton Keynes Dons until the end of the season. Exactly one year later, on 31 January 2020, he joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until the end of the season, making his debut at Gresty Road against Oldham Athletic on 8 February 2020. He scored his first professional goal, for Crewe in a 2-0 win over Macclesfield Town at Gresty Road, on 22 February 2020.

International career

Walker has represented England at U17, U18 and U19 level. In March 2018, Walker scored twice for the England under-18 team against Qatar.
In October 2018, Walker scored a hat-trick for the England under-19 team against Macedonia. He then scored the winner in a qualifier against Iceland U19.

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