Billy Blacker
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Billy Rolfe Blacker[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Calderdale, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tranmere Rovers (on loan from Sheffield United) | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2025 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Sheffield United | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:06, 21 July 2025 (UTC) | |||
Billy Rolfe Blacker (born 25 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers, on loan from EFL Championship side Sheffield United.[2]
Career
He is a product of the Sheffield United academy and made his debut for the under-21 team during the 2023–24 season.[3] He is considered capable of playing in midfield or in further forward positions.[4] He appeared on the substitute bench for Sheffield United in the Premier League during the 2023–24 season without making his professional debut.[5] He signed his first professional contract with the club in the summer of 2024.[6]
He made his senior debut for Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round against Cardiff City on 9 January 2025.[7][8] He made his EFL Championship debut as a second-half substitute against Swansea City on 21 January 2025.[9]
In July 2025, Blacker joined Tranmere Rovers on a season-long loan for the 2025–26 season in search of regular first-team football.[10]
Personal life
He attended Calder High School in Calderdale near Hebden Bridge.[11]
References
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 17th May 2025" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Billy Blacker". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Cancian, Dan (22 June 2024). "6 Sheffield United players who will surely be seeking a loan exit before August 30th". Football League World. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Hall, Danny (10 September 2024). "15 Sheffield United youngsters who could save millions in transfer market after latest U21 hammering: gallery". The Star. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Bazeley, Edward (19 January 2025). "FA Cup star and attacking right-back could save Sheffield United millions in transfer fees". Football League World. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "SEVEN PEN PRO DEALS". sufc.co.uk. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Sheffield United vs. Cardiff City 0-1". Soccerway. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Hall, Danny (9 January 2025). "Eight changes for Sheffield United as Chris Wilder fulfils promise for FA Cup clash v Cardiff City". The Star. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "SWANSEA CITY VS. SHEFFIELD UNITED 1 - 2". Soccerway. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Blacker joins Tranmere on season-long loan". tranmererovers.co.uk. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ "Calder Highlights" (PDF). calderlearningtrust.com. Retrieved 4 February 2025.