Arlen Birch
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arlen Tom Birch | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Everton | ||
| 2015–2018 | Burnley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | AFC Fylde | 26 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | AFC Telford United | 19 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Chorley | 18 | (0) |
| 2021 | AFC Telford United | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Arlen Tom Birch (born 21 September 1996) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Wales, he was an England youth international.
Early life[edit]
Birch was born in 1996 in Wales. He attended Lakelands Academy in England.[1]
Youth career[edit]
As a youth player, Birch joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Everton. He helped the club win the league.[2]
Senior club career[edit]
Birch started his career with English side AFC Fylde. He helped the club win the 2019 FA Trophy.[3] In 2019, he signed for English side AFC Telford United. In 2020, he signed for English side Chorley. He was described as a "key player in Chorley’s brilliant FA Cup run".[4] In 2021, he signed for English side AFC Telford United.
International career[edit]
Birch represented England internationally at youth level. He was first called up to the England national under-16 football team for a match against Spain.[5]
Style of play[edit]
Birch mainly operates as a defender. He has operated as a left-back and right-back.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Birch is the son of Alison Birch.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Local lads far from blue at Everton FC". bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk.
- ^ "Burnley's former Everton defender given chance to impress Cheltenham Town". gloucestershirelive.co.uk.
- ^ "Arlen Birch: Gavin Cowan's ambition got me to sign for AFC Telford". shropshirestar.com.
- ^ "Chorley are aiming for another FA Cup upset". leaderlive.co.uk.
- ^ "Blue Boys: England U-16 call-ups for academy duo George Green and Arlen Birch". liverpoolecho.co.uk.
- ^ "Arlen Birch to kick on at AFC Telford after deal 'relief'". shropshirestar.com.
- ^ "Birch: 'I was thinking, "Don't put the ball in my channel". You can't carry on like that – retiring at 25 is horrible'". theathletic.com.