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Liam Waldock (born 25 September 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North side Alfreton Town.
Club career
Sheffield Wednesday
Liam signed his first professional contract on 25 September 2017, signing a deal until 2020. He signed a contract extension until the summer of 2021 on 28 February 2020. He made his senior debut on 23 September 2020, starting an EFL Cup game against Fulham. A one-year option was activated in his contract on 12 May 2021, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022. On 16 March 2022, manager Darren Moore announced he would be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract.
Gainsborough Trinity
On 7 September 2021, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on a one-month loan deal, making his debut the same day against Morpeth Town. His loan spell was extended on 5 October for a further month, before returning to his parent club on 1 November. On 13 June 2022, it was announced Waldock would return to Gainsborough Trinity following the expiration of his contract at Sheffield Wednesday, joining on a permanent deal. On 4 July 2023 it was confirmed that Waldock would leave the club to an unnamed team.
Alfreton Town
On leaving Gainsborough Trinity, it was confirmed that Waldock had signed for Alfreton Town. Waldock was awarded the National League North Player of the Month award for January 2024 having scored in five out of his club's six fixtures across the month, assisting a further two goals.
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2021–22 | Northern Premier League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 2022–23 | Northern Premier League | 40 | 17 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 0 | 46 | 20 | |
| Alfreton Town | 2023–24 | National League North | 42 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 48 | 14 | |
| 2024–25 | National League North | 18 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 | ||
| Total | 60 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 72 | 21 | ||
| Career total | 110 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 130 | 41 | ||
Honours
Individual
- National League North Player of the Month: January 2024