Mikey Moore Explained

Mikey Moore
Fullname:Mikey Steven Danny Moore[1]
Birth Date:11 August 2007
Birth Place:Southwark, England[2]
Height:180 cm
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Tottenham Hotspur
Clubnumber:47
Youthyears1:2016–
Youthclubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:England U16
Nationalcaps2:15
Nationalgoals2:7
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U17
Nationalcaps3:12
Nationalgoals3:10
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:England U19
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:1
Pcupdate:23:02, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:09:07, 13 October 2024 (UTC)

Mikey Steven Danny Moore (born 11 August 2007) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

Club career

Moore moved to Tottenham Hotspur to finish his development as a U9.[3] [4] For the 2022–23 season, he was part of the trophy-winning Tottenham Hotspur U17s, the U18s, played for the U19s in the UEFA Youth League, and was one of their youngest ever players to debut U21s at the age of 15.[5] He helped Tottenham win the U17 and U18 Premier League cups that season.[6] On 17 June 2023, Moore signed a schoolboy contract with Tottenham Hotspur.[7] [8] He was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best first year scholars in the Premier League in October 2023.[9]

On 14 May 2024, Moore made his first team debut in a 2–0 home defeat against Manchester City, becoming the youngest Tottenham player to play in the Premier League at the age of 16 years and 277 days, surpassing Dane Scarlett's record.[10]

Moore signed a three-year professional contract with Tottenham on 12 August 2024, the day after his 17th birthday.[11] [12]

On 26 September 2024, Moore made his European debut in a 3–0 home win over Qarabağ FK in the UEFA Europa League and later made his first senior start in a 2–1 away victory against Ferencváros a few days later on 3 October 2024 and remained on the pitch the entire match.[13] [14] He made his second start for the club in the same competition, earning praise from teammate James Maddison, who compared Moore to Neymar.[15] [16]

On 27 October 2024, Moore made his first Premier League start in a 1–0 away loss to Crystal Palace, playing 62 minutes before being substituted for Timo Werner. At 17 years, 77 days, Moore became the youngest player to start in a Premier League match for Tottenham since Stephen Carr started against Ipswich Town in September 1993.[17] [18]

On 30 October 2024, Moore made his EFL Cup debut in a 2-1 home win against Manchester City, being brought on for Brennan Johnson in the 68th minute.[19]

International career

Moore is a youth international for England. He has played up to the England U17s.[20]

On 20 May 2024, Moore was included in the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[21] He scored a brace in the opening game of the tournament, a 4–0 win over France in Larnaca.[22] Moore also scored goals in their next group fixtures against Portugal and Spain.[23] [24] He then started in the quarter-final elimination against Italy.[25]

On 7 September 2024, Moore made his England U19 debut during a 1–1 draw away to Croatia.[26]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur2023–24Premier League20000020
2024–254000103080
Career total60001030100

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists. Premier League. 13 September 2023. 1 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Mikey Moore profile, statistics and news. Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. 1 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Tottenham: Kane 2.0 Mikey Moore wanted by Chelsea. Danny. Wright. 27 May 2023. 1 November 2023. Tottenham Hotspur News.
  4. TheSecretScout_. 1587495762551767045. Mikey (L) Callum (R) joined Spurs at u9....
  5. Web site: Spurs: Unseen Tottenham talent now named one of "the best" in England. Emilio. Galantini. 12 October 2023. 1 November 2023. FootballFanCast.
  6. Web site: Tottenham have 11 talented wonderkids to watch out for in the club's academy. Alasdair. Gold. 8 May 2023. 1 November 2023. Football London.
  7. News: Mikey Moore commits long-term future to Tottenham. subscription. David. Ornstein. The Athletic. 17 June 2023. 1 November 2023.
  8. Web site: Moore signs first professional contract . Tottenham Hotspur . 12 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Next Generation 2023: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs. Marcus. Christenson. Steven. Bloor. Garry. Blight. The Guardian. 10 October 2023. 1 November 2023.
  10. Web site: Debutant Mikey Moore assigned Legacy Number. 14 May 2024. 15 May 2024. Tottenham Hotspur.
  11. Web site: Tottenham: Mikey Moore, 17, signs three-year deal. 12 August 2024. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Tottenham news: Opinion - Mikey Moore potential excites all at Spurs. 12 August 2024. BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: Unwin . Will . 26 September 2024 . Tottenham 3–0 Qarabag: Europa League – as it happened . 10 October 2024 . The Guardian.
  14. Web site: Mason . Lewis . 3 October 2024 . Mikey Moore: Tottenham Hotspur winger labelled 'a star' after impressing in UEFA Europa League win against Ferencvaros . 10 October 2024 . Eurosport.
  15. Web site: Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar: 'I thought we had Neymar on the left wing' - James Maddison on Mikey Moore. 24 October 2024. BBC Sport.
  16. Web site: Mikey Moore: Neymar comparisons will not affect Spurs midfielder, says Ange Postecoglou. 25 October 2024. BBC Sport.
  17. Web site: Crystal Palace v Spurs, 2024/25. 27 October 2024. Premier League.
  18. OptaJoe_. 1850524800260673996. 17 - Mikey Moore (17 years, 77 days) is the youngest player to start a Premier League match for Tottenham Hotspur since Stephen Carr against Ipswich Town in September 1993 (17 years, 28 days). Future..
  19. Web site: Tottenham 2-1 Man City (Oct 30, 2024) Final Score . 2024-10-30 . ESPN . en.
  20. Web site: This Mikey Moore goal for England U17 is absurd. Dustin. George-Miller. 14 October 2023. 1 November 2023. Cartilage Free Captain.
  21. Web site: England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals. EnglandFootball.com. 21 May 2024. 20 May 2024. Nicholas. Veevers.
  22. Web site: Report: England MU17 4–0 France. EnglandFootball.com. 21 May 2024. 21 May 2024. Juliet. Nottingham.
  23. Web site: Report: Portugal 4–1 England MU17. EnglandFootball.com. 8 June 2024. 24 May 2024. Juliet. Nottingham.
  24. Web site: Report: England MU17s 3–1 Spain. EnglandFootball.com. 8 June 2024. 27 May 2024. Thomas. Gibson.
  25. Web site: Ethan Nwaneri stunner not enough as England U17 beaten on penalties by Italy. Evening Standard. 8 June 2024. 31 May 2024. Jonathan. Gorrie.
  26. Web site: Report: England MU19s 1–1 Croatia. EnglandFootball.com. 10 September 2024. 7 September 2024. Adam. Drury.