Will Trueman
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Mangham Trueman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Buxton | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Mickleover (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Mickleover | 20 | (1) |
| 2024– | Buxton | 65 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:11, 9 August 2026 (UTC) | |||
William Henry Mangham Trueman (born 14 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League North club Buxton.
Career
[edit]Sheffield Wednesday
[edit]On 26 April, Trueman won the Championship Apprentice of the Year, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham, Ryan Sessegnon and Ademola Lookman, as well as ex Owl Mark Beevers in winning the award.[3] Trueman then signed his first professional contract with the club on 21 June 2021.[4] He had a professional debut to remember in the EFL Trophy against Leicester City U21 on 18 October 2022, starting and scoring his maiden goal in the game.[5] Trueman was not included on the retained list which was announced on 3 May 2023.[6]
Mickleover
[edit]On 9 December 2022, Trueman joined Mickloeover on a one-month loan deal.[7] He joined permanently at the end of the season.[8]
Buxton
[edit]On 12 June 2024, Buxton confirmed that Trueman would be signing for them.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 8 August 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2022–23[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mickleover (loan) | 2022–23 | Southern Football League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 | |
| Mickleover | 2023–24 | Southern Football League | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| Buxton | 2024–25 | National League North | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2025–26 | National League North | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 38 | 1 | ||
| 2026–27 | National League North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 65 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 103 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 110 | 4 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "W. Trueman". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ↑ "Trueman wins Championship Apprentice of the Year". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
- ↑ "Academy quintet pen first pro deals". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ↑ "What a feeling! Will Trueman describes the perfect pro debut!". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ↑ "Owls announce academy retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ↑ "Will Trueman makes loan move". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 9 December 2022.
- ↑ "Trueman Permanent Move". Mickleover Official Site. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ↑ "We are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Will Trueman". Buxton Twitter account. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ↑ "Games played by Will Trueman in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.