Akeel Francis

Akeel Ishmael Francis (born 30 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Scottish League One club Falkirk.

Akeel Francis
Personal information
Full name Akeel Ishmael Francis
Date of birth (1999-03-30) 30 March 1999
Place of birth Leeds, England
Position(s) Forward / Winger
Club information
Current team
 Falkirk
Number 16
Youth career
2007–2011 Bradford City
2014–2016 Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Rotherham United 0 (0)
2017 → North Ferriby United (loan) 7 (3)
2018 Accrington Stanley 0 (0)
2019 Guiseley 2 (0)
2019–2020 Farsley Celtic
2020 Grantham Town 9 (4)
2020– Falkirk 9 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:24, 2 January 2021 (UTD)

Personal life

Francis was born in Leeds to Jamaican parents. He is the brother of Derby County defender Andre Wisdom.

Club career

Youth

Francis is a product of both the Bradford City and Huddersfield Town academies.

Rotherham United

Francis started his career with Rotherham United but failed to break into the first team and spent time on loan at North Ferriby United. He made no first team appearances whilst at Rotherham.

Francis was released by Rotherham in December 2017.

Accrington Stanley

Following his release from Rotherham, he signed for Accrington Stanley in January 2018 on a short term deal.[1] He was given the number 18 shirt for the season.

After failing to register an appearance, Francis was released at the end of the season.

Guiseley

Francis joined National League club Guiseley in February 2018.[2]

He left at the end of the season.[3]

Farsley Celtic

In 2019, Francis signed for National League North club Farsley Celtic.

Grantham Town

He joined Grantham Town in February 2020. He scored 4 goals in 9 games before the season ended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.[4]

Falkirk

In September 2020, Francis joined Scottish side Falkirk on a 1-year deal.[5]

References
  1. "Francis joins Reds". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  2. Bridson, Adam. "Akeel Francis Signs". Guiseley AFC. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  3. "Ten players depart from Guiseley". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  4. "StackPath". www.granthamtownfc.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  5. "Falkirk sign former Accrington Stanley striker Akeel Francis after successful trial". www.falkirkherald.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
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