| Fullname | A.J. Anthony Junior Nelson Manuelle Greaves[1] |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 17 November 2000 (age 25) |
| Birth place | Sheffield, England |
| Height | 5.8 ft (1.77 metres)[2] |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs 1 | Doncaster Rovers |
| Years 1 | 2019–2022 |
| Clubs 1 | Doncaster Rovers |
| Caps 1 | 11 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2019 |
| Clubs 2 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 8 |
| Goals 2 | 0 |
| Years 3 | 2021 |
| Clubs 3 | → Redditch United (loan) |
| Years 4 | 2022 |
| Clubs 4 | → York City (loan) |
| Caps 4 | 4 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs 5 | York City |
| Caps 5 | 5 |
| Goals 5 | 0 |
| Years 6 | 2023 |
| Clubs 6 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) |
| Caps 6 | 5 |
| Goals 6 | 0 |
| Years 7 | 2023 |
| Clubs 7 | Marske United |
| Caps 7 | 0 |
| Goals 7 | 0 |
| Years 8 | 2023–2024 |
| Clubs 8 | Shirebrook Town |
| Years 9 | 2024–2025 |
| Clubs 9 | Sheffield |
| Caps 9 | 44 |
| Goals 9 | 1 |
| Years 10 | 2025– |
| Clubs 10 | Ilkeston Town |
| Caps 10 | 0 |
| Goals 10 | 0 |
| Club-update | 12:29, 20 June 2025 (UTC) |
A.J. Anthony Junior Nelson Manuelle Greaves (born 17 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Ilkeston Town.
Career
Born in Sheffield,[2] Greaves was captain of the Doncaster Rovers under-18 team before turning professional in 2019.[3][4] He made his senior debut for Doncaster on 8 October 2019 in the EFL Trophy,[5] having joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan earlier that month.[6][7]
His contract was extended by Doncaster at the end of 2019–20 season, until 2021.[8] He made his full league debut in January 2021,[9] and said he was hoping to replace Ben Whiteman, who had left the club, in the team.[10] In April 2021, his contract was extended for a further year.[11]
On 15 October 2021, he was sent out on loan to Southern Football League Premier Division Central side Redditch United on a youth loan.[12] On 4 February 2022, Greaves joined National League North side York City on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[13]
Greaves was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2021–22 season.[14][15]
He returned to York City on a permanent contract in July 2022.[16] He moved on loan to Spennymoor Town in March 2023.[17][18] He was released by York after one season with the club, however was invited back for pre-season.[19]
In June 2025, Greaves joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston Town following a season with Sheffield.[20]
References
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Doncaster Rovers". English Football League. p. 25. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "England - A. Greaves - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com
- ^ "Anthony Greaves - Midfielder - First Team | Doncaster Rovers". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers offer new deals to Tommy Rowe, Andy Butler and Danny Andrew". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
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- ^ "Gainsborough loan Anthony AJ Greaves from Doncaster - The Pitching In Northern Premier League". www.thenpl.co.uk. 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – AJ Greaves – 2020-2021". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Retained list confirmed". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk
- ^ "'It's time, let's go' - Darren Moore on his decision to hand AJ Greaves his full league debut for Doncaster Rovers"
- ^ "Confident AJ Greaves intends to fill gap left at Doncaster Rovers by Ben Whiteman"
- ^ "AJ Greaves pens new deal with Doncaster Rovers"
- ^ "Greaves heads out on loan". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk
- ^ "AJ Greaves joins York City on loan". York City FC. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "2021/22 retained and released list confirmed". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Mail, Harry (27 May 2022). "Released Doncaster Rovers midfielder AJ Greaves misses out on York City move"
- ^ "Trio sign ahead of the new campaign". www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk
- ^ "AJ Greaves leaves York City on loan deal to Spennymoor Town". York Press. 22 March 2023.
- ^ Simpson, Mark (22 March 2023). "AJ Greaves Joins Spennymoor On Loan"
- ^ "York City retained list for 2023/24 season". www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "AJ Greaves Signs for Ilkeston Town". ilkestontownfc.co.uk. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.