George Campbell (soccer)

George Campbell (born June 22, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Major League Soccer club Atlanta United.

George Campbell
Personal information
Full name George Campbell
Date of birth (2001-06-22) June 22, 2001
Place of birth Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Center-back
Club information
Current team
Atlanta United
Number 32
Youth career
2015–2016 Georgia United
2016–2019 Atlanta United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Atlanta United 2 27 (2)
2020– Atlanta United 24 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 24, 2022

Career

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Campbell played for Nether United as a kid before his family relocated to Atlanta.[1] He began his career with Georgia United before joining the youth academy at Atlanta United.[2] On March 9, 2019, after impressing with the academy, Campbell made his professional debut for Atlanta United 2, the club's reserve side in the USL Championship, against Hartford Athletic. He started as Atlanta United 2 won 2–0.[3] Campbell then scored his first goal for Atlanta United 2 on September 25 against Indy Eleven, scoring the first in a 2–1 victory.[4]

On July 9, 2019, Campbell signed a homegrown player deal with the Atlanta United first team, effective starting from the 2020 season.[2] He made his debut for Atlanta United on March 7 against FC Cincinnati, coming on as a 44th minute substitute in a 2–1 victory.[5]

Career statistics

As of match played April 24, 2022[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlanta United 2 2019 USL Championship222222
2021 USL Championship5050
Total 272272
Atlanta United 2020 Major League Soccer1010
2021 Major League Soccer1511[lower-alpha 1]0161
2022 Major League Soccer8080
Total 24110251
Career total 5130010523

References

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