Sonny Perkins
Overview
Sonny Perkins is a England midfielder currently playing for Wigan Athletic. They are 22 years old.
Biography
Sonny Tufail Perkins (born 10 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic. In 2019, Perkins joined West Ham United from Leyton Orient at under-15 level. On 25 November 2021, Perkins was involved in a West Ham senior matchday squad for the first time, being named on the bench for a UEFA Europa League group game against Rapid Wien, coming on as a 78th minute substitute. In July 2022, Perkins rejected West Ham’s offer of a professional contract and left the club with immediate effect.. On 19 July 2022, he joined Leeds United signing a three-year contract. International career In July 2018, whilst still at Leyton Orient, Perkins was called up to England's under-15 side. In February 2020, Perkins scored a hat-trick for England U16 against the United States. On 18 October 2021, a month after his debut for the side, Perkins scored his first goal for England U18's in a 3–0 win against Russia. Style of play Perkins' captain at West Ham, Mark Noble, has praised Perkins' hold-up play, as well as his versatility, saying "he started in the No10 role and he’s moved up to the centre-forward role for the U23s, and scored a lot of goals". Personal life Perkins' father, Declan, is a former Irish youth international footballer. His aunt is the actress Louise Lombard.
Career & honours
Career history
West Ham UnitedPermanent2021 – 2022
Leeds UnitedPermanent2022 – 2025
Oxford UnitedLoan2023 – 2024
Leyton OrientLoan2024 – 2025- Leyton OrientPermanent2025 – 2026
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Sonny Tufail Perkins (born 10 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic. In 2019, Perkins joined West Ham United from Leyton Orient at under-15 level. On 25 November 2021, Perkins was involved in a West Ham senior matchday squad for the first time, being named on the bench for a UEFA Europa League group game against Rapid Wien, coming on as a 78th minute substitute. In July 2022, Perkins rejected West Ham’s offer of a professional contract and left the club with immediate effect.. On 19 July 2022, he joined Leeds United signing a three-year contract. International career In July 2018, whilst still at Leyton Orient, Perkins was called up to England's under-15 side. In February 2020, Perkins scored a hat-trick for England U16 against the United States. On 18 October 2021, a month after his debut for the side, Perkins scored his first goal for England U18's in a 3–0 win against Russia. Style of play Perkins' captain at West Ham, Mark Noble, has praised Perkins' hold-up play, as well as his versatility, saying "he started in the No10 role and he’s moved up to the centre-forward role for the U23s, and scored a lot of goals". Personal life Perkins' father, Declan, is a former Irish youth international footballer. His aunt is the actress Louise Lombard.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Sonny Perkins play for?
- Sonny Perkins currently plays for Wigan Athletic.
- What position does Sonny Perkins play?
- Sonny Perkins plays as a midfielder.
- How old is Sonny Perkins?
- Sonny Perkins is 22 years old.
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