Kenton Terry Richardson (born 26 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League side Gateshead.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenton Terry Richardson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1999-06-26) 26 June 1999 (age 23) | ||
| Place of birth | Durham, England[2] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Gateshead | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Hartlepool United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Hartlepool United | 43 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Notts County (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 27 | (0) |
| 2022– | Gateshead | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:24, 31 August 2022 (UTC) | |||
Richardson came through the youth team at Hartlepool United. He made his senior debut for Hartlepool as a substitute for Liam Donnelly in a 4–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 February 2017.[4] Richardson signed his first professional contract in March 2017 alongside three other Hartlepool players.[5]
Following the expiration of his contract with Hartlepool, Richardson joined League One side Sunderland on a two-year deal, initially joining the club's under-23 side.[6]
On 8 March 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on loan until 5 April 2021.[7] However, an injury meant that Richardson only played one game for County.
Richardson made his Sunderland debut on 5 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy win against Lincoln City.[8]
Richardson joined National League North side Spennymoor Town on a 28 day loan deal on 12 November 2021.[9] The loan deal was later extended until the end of the season.[10]
After Sunderland's promotion to the Championship, it was announced in May 2022 that Richardson was one of 16 players released by the club.[11] He made three appearances in total for the Black Cats – all in the EFL Trophy.
On 9 June 2022, Richardson signed for National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal.[12]
Kenton's grandfather Fred Richardson was a professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Hartlepool United, Barnsley, Chester and West Brom.[13] Richardson is a boyhood Sunderland fan.[14]
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Hartlepool United | 2016–17 | League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | National League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | National League | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | National League | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | ||
| Sunderland | 2020–21 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Notts County (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2021–22 | National League North | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Career total | 71 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 88 | 0 | ||
Gateshead F.C. – current squad | |
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