Kade Craig
Full nameKade Elliot James Craig[1]
Birth date10 December 2002 (age 23)[2]
PositionDefender
CurrentclubAFC Telford United
Clubnumber30
Youthclubs 1Birmingham City
Youthyears 22021–2022
Youthclubs 2Shrewsbury Town
Years 12022–2023
Clubs 1Shrewsbury Town
Caps 11
Goals 10
Years 22022
Clubs 2→ AFC Telford United (loan)
Caps 24
Goals 20
Years 32023–2025
Clubs 3Solihull Moors
Caps 336
Goals 34
Years 42024
Clubs 4→ Brackley Town (loan)
Caps 414
Goals 40
Years 52025–2026
Clubs 5The New Saints
Caps 50
Goals 50
Years 62026–
Clubs 6AFC Telford United
Caps 63
Goals 61
Club-update11:56, 30 March 2026 (UTC)

Kade Elliot James Craig (born 10 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for AFC Telford United.

Career

Craig played for the youth team at Birmingham City, before joining the under-18 team at Shrewsbury Town and turning professional at the club in June 2022.[3] He made his first-team debut on 30 August, playing in a centre-back partnership with Declan Hutchings in a 2–1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 in an EFL Trophy fixture at the New Meadow.[4] On 28 October, he joined National League North club AFC Telford United on a one-month loan.[5] However he dislocated his shoulder in training and returned to Shrewsbury to have surgery and rehabilitation.[6][7] He signed a contract extension at Shrewsbury in December, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022–23 season.[8] He departed the club at the end of this deal.[9]

In July 2023, Craig signed for National League club Solihull Moors on a two-year deal following a successful trial period.[10] In August 2024, he joined National League North club Brackley Town on loan until 6 January 2025.[11]

In July 2025 he joined The New Saints and departed the club by mutual consent on 2 February 2026. The same month he returned to AFC Telford United.[12]

Style of play

Craig is a defender who can play as a left-sided centre-back, left-back or at left-wing-back.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town2022–23[14]EFL League One0000002[a]020
AFC Telford United (loan)2022–23[15]National League North2000000020
Career total0000002020
  1. ^ Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Players given a free transfer: Shrewsbury Town". English Football League. p. 86. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Kade Craig - Defender - First Team - Shrewsbury Town". www.shrewsburytown.com. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Kade Craig signs professional terms". www.shrewsburytown.com. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Shrewsbury Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 on 30 Aug 22 - Match Centre - Shrewsbury Town". www.shrewsburytown.com. 30 August 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Kade Craig Joins AFC Telford United on Loan". www.shrewsburytown.com. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  6. ^ Westbury, Ollie (31 December 2022). "Shrewsbury's Josh Barlow and Kade Craig to stay at the Meadow until the summer". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  7. ^ Shelley, Luke (28 November 2022). "Squad Update". AFC Telford United. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Contracts extended for Josh Barlow and Kade Craig". www.shrewsburytown.com. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Retained List 2023". www.shrewsburytown.com. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Kade Craig Signs For Moors!". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  11. ^ "NEW SIGNING: Brackley Town sign Kade Craig on loan.". www.brackleytownfc.com. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Craig earns praise following his return to AFC Telford United". Shropshire Star. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  13. ^ Drury, Jonny (14 June 2022). "Shrewsbury Town's Kade Craig signs first professional deal". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
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