George Pratt (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Christopher John Pratt | ||
| Date of birth | 17 September 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2018 | UFCA Leeds | ||
| 2018–2025 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Blackburn Rovers | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | →Hyde United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Chorley (loan) | 6 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:00, 9 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 02:37, 27 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
George Christopher John Pratt (born 17 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Blackburn Rovers.
Club career
Pratt is a product of the youth academy UFCA Leeds since 2012, and in 2018 moved to the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers where he signed an academy contract in 2019.[1] On 28 October 2021, he joined Hyde United on a short-term working loan in the Northern Premier League.[2] On 30 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Blackburn until 2024.[3] On 18 May 2024, he extended his contract with Blackburn for an additional season.[4] On 10 May 2025, he extended his contract with Blackburn until June 2026, with an option for another year.[5]
On 8 September 2025, Pratt joined Chorley on a month-long loan in the National League North.[6] On 3 October 2025, he extended his loan with Chorley an additional month.[7] On 4 November 2025, he again extended his loan with Chorley until January 2026.[8]
On 7 November 2025, he was recalled early from his loan by Blackburn, scoring one goal in seven appearances for Chorley.[9] On 21 November 2025, he made his debut with Blackburn Rovers in a 2–1 EFL Championship away win over Preston North End.[10]
On 3 December 2025, Pratt recorded his first assist for the club, heading the ball down for Andri Guðjohnsen in a 1–1 draw with Ipswich Town.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played on 9 December 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025–26 | Championship | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Hyde United (loan) | 2025–26 | National League North | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||
References
- ^ "From grassroots to pro deal - Rovers reach George Pratt agreement". Lancashire Telegraph. 22 June 2022.
- ^ Bugby, Tony (15 December 2021). "George plays a learning game during loan spell".
- ^ "George Pratt Signs Pro Deal With Blackburn Rovers". UFCA. 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers confirm contract decisions on four players in retained list". Lancashire Telegraph. 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Young Rovers defender 'proud' to sign new deal after injury nightmare". Lancashire Telegraph. 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Blackburn Rovers sanction loan deal after previous transfer success". Lancashire Telegraph. 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Pratt extends Magpies stay". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Pratt extends Magpies stay". rovers.co.uk. 22 September 2025. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ^ "George Pratt recalled by Blackburn Rovers". Chorley FC. 8 November 2025.
- ^ "George Pratt sets out Blackburn Rovers aim after 'surreal' Deepdale debut". Lancashire Telegraph. 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Ipswich Town 1–1 Blackburn Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
External links
- George Pratt at Soccerway