Tyreece Simpson
Quick Facts
Biography
Tyreece Tyson Nesbett Simpson is an English professional footballer who plays as a Striker for Ipswich Town.
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. He made his league debut on 29 February 2020 in a 1–2 away loss to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. 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.
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.
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 March 2020
Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Ipswich Town | 2019–20 | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |