Chris Atkinson (footballer)
Atkinson playing for Crewe Alexandra in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher Roy Atkinson | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Halifax, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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Current team
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Salford City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2010 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Huddersfield Town | 10 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | → Darlington (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Chesterfield (loan) | 15 | (5) |
| 2013–2014 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 26 | (2) |
| 2014 | → Bradford City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Crewe Alexandra | 34 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Crawley Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2016– | Salford City | 2 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Farsley Celtic (loan) | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:18, 2 March 2017 (UTC). |
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Christopher Roy "Chris" Atkinson (born 13 February 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Salford City.
Atkinson was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire. He joined Huddersfield Town's Academy as a seven-year-old, having played for local junior team Warley Rangers. In 2008, Atkinson joined the club's academy as a scholars. A key member of the youth and reserve teams in the 2009–10 season, he made the step up to the first team in 2010–11 with a two-year professional contract and manager Lee Clark spoke of his admiration for the youngster during pre-season.
He made his debut for the Terriers as a substitute in the 6–0 win over Macclesfield Town in the FA Cup at the Galpharm Stadium on 27 November 2010. Though he made one appearance so far for the club, Manager Clark insists Atkinson will be staying at the club beyond the season after ruling him out to go on loan for first team experience. He made his league debut in the 1–1 draw against Dagenham & Redbridge at The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium on 22 February 2011. After making two appearance, Atkinson signed a new contract with the club, keeping him until 2013.
He returned to the Galpharm on 4 January 2012 after making 15 appearances for the Conference Premier club he made his first appearances of the season for Huddersfield Town, as an 81st-minute substitute for Anton Robinson during the clubs 1–0 win over Scunthorpe United on 21 April 2012 and would be his only appearance of the season as Huddersfield finished the season as Play-off champions winning promotion to the Championship after beating Sheffield United on penalties in the Wembley final. Despite being given number 31 shirt for the 2012-13 season, the club planned to loan out Atkinson for first team opportunities, having been limited by Manager Simon Grayson.
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