Tom Thorpe
Tom Thorpe is a defender currently playing in Manchester United’s Under-21 team.
| Tom Thorpe | |||||||||
| Full Name | Thomas Joseph Thorpe | ||||||||
| Date of Birth | 13 January 1993 | ||||||||
| Age | 31 years | ||||||||
| Place of Birth | Manchester, England | ||||||||
| Position | Centre back | ||||||||
| Nationality | English | ||||||||
| Current club | Manchester United | ||||||||
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Youth career
Tom is a centre back who's come through the Academy system at Manchester United. Although naturally a centre back, he's able to play as a holding midfielder. He captained the side to 2010/11 FA Youth Cup success and is the natural candidate to captain the Under-21 side too.
Tom started the 2013/14 season with Manchester United's Under-21 side but joined Birmingham City on loan at the end of January 2014. Unfortunately the loan spell was cut short by injury on two occasions with him rejoining Manchester United for treatment both times. Having had his injury problems in the past, it was a real blow for Tom given his need for a loan spell.
International
Tom has represented England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels. He was appointed captain of the England Under-19 squad for his group.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Under-21 | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | Starts | Subs | Goals | Assists | ||
| Manchester United | 2013-14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
