# Myles Kenlock > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Myles_Kenlock > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Myles_Kenlock.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Kenlock > Source revision: 1356709059 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|English footballer (born 1996)}} {{Use British English|date=May 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Myles Kenlock | image = MylesKenlockPetIps1.jpg | image_size = 150 | caption = Kenlock playing for [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.) in 2017 | full_name = Myles Lewis George Kenlock{{cite web|title=Retained List 2016–17|url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-released-and-retained-list---2016-17.pdf|publisher=English Football League|accessdate=25 July 2017}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|11|26|df=y}}{{cite web | title = Myles Kenlock | url = https://www.11v11.com/players/myles-kenlock-249828/ | publisher = 11v11 | accessdate =25 July 2017}} | birth_place = [Lambeth](/source/Lambeth), England | height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}} | currentclub = [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) | clubnumber = 26 | position = [Left back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2013 | youthclubs1 = [Crystal Palace](/source/Crystal_Palace_F.C.) | youthyears2 = 2013–2014 | youthclubs2 = [Kinetic Academy](/source/Kinetic_Academy) | youthyears3 = 2014–2015 | youthclubs3 = [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C._Under-23s_and_Academy) | years1 = 2015–2022 | clubs1 = [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.) | caps1 = 85 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2022 | clubs2 = → [Colchester United](/source/Colchester_United_F.C.) (loan) | caps2 = 20 | goals2 = 3 | years3 = 2022–2023 | clubs3 = [Barrow](/source/Barrow_A.F.C.) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2023 | clubs4 = [Aldershot Town](/source/Aldershot_Town_F.C.) | caps4 = 9 | goals4 = 0 | years5 = 2023–2024 | clubs5 = [Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.) | caps5 = 28 | goals5 = 0 | years6 = 2024– | clubs6 = [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) | caps6 = 42 | goals6 = 1 | nationalyears1 = 2024 | nationalteam1 = [England C](/source/England_national_football_C_team) | nationalcaps1 = 1 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 22:10, 9 May 2025 (UTC) | nationalteam-update = }} '''Myles Lewis George Kenlock''' (born 26 November 1996) is an English professional [footballer](/source/association_football) who plays as a [left-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)) for {{English football updater|Barnet}} club [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.). He will become a [free agent](/source/free_agent) on 30 June 2026. ==Club career== ===Ipswich Town=== Born in [Lambeth](/source/Lambeth), Kenlock was a schoolboy at [Crystal Palace](/source/Crystal_Palace_F.C.) before leaving the club and becoming a graduate of Croydon-based charity [Kinetic Foundation](/source/Kinetic_Foundation). He joined the Ipswich Town Academy in April 2014.{{Cite web | url = http://www.kinetic-foundation.org.uk/myles-kenlock-signs-ipswich-town-fc/ | title = Myles Kenlock signs for Ipswich Town FC | publisher = Kinetic Foundation|date = 25 April 2014 | accessdate = 25 April 2014}} [[File:MylesKenlockBreIps1.jpg|thumb|left|125px|Kenlock warming up for [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.) in 2016]] On 24 August 2015, Kenlock signed a two-year professional contract with [Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.), with an option for a further 12 months.{{Cite web | url = http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/myles-kenlock-2643598.aspx | title = Kenlock signs first deal | publisher = Ipswich Town Football Club|date = 24 August 2015 | accessdate = 24 August 2015}} Kenlock made his competitive Ipswich debut against [Stevenage](/source/Stevenage_F.C.) on 11 August 2015 in the first round of the [Football League Cup](/source/Football_League_Cup).{{Cite web | url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33769154 | title = Ipswich v Stevenage | publisher = BBC Sport |date = 11 August 2015 | accessdate = 11 August 2015}} He made his league debut for Ipswich on 30 April, starting in a 3–2 home win over [Milton Keynes Dons](/source/Milton_Keynes_Dons_F.C.) at [Portman Road](/source/Portman_Road). Kenlock made 5 appearances during his first season in professional football. Kenlock managed to break into the first team squad during the [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season) season. In March 2017, Kenlock signed a new contract with Ipswich, keeping him at the club until 2019, with the option of an additional one-year extension.{{Cite web | url = https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-news/31412/kenlock-signs-new-deal | title = Kenlock Signs New Deal | publisher = TWTD |date = 27 March 2017 | accessdate = 22 January 2021}} Although primarily being behind first choice left back [Jonas Knudsen](/source/Jonas_Knudsen) in the starting lineup, he made 18 appearances over the course of the season. He made his first appearance of the [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season) season on 8 August, starting in a 2–0 away win over [Luton Town](/source/Luton_Town_F.C.) in an EFL Cup first round tie. He continued to feature for the first-team as a squad player during the [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season) season, making 18 appearances across all competitions. Following the arrival of [Paul Hurst](/source/Paul_Hurst) in 2018, Kenlock saw game time limited, only making a single substitute appearance during Hurst's time in charge of the club. Following the departure of Paul Hurst and the arrival of [Paul Lambert](/source/Paul_Lambert), he saw more involvement in the first team squad. He was given a consistent run of games towards the second half of the [2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season) season, making 19 appearances over the course of the season. His improvement throughout the season earned him a one-year extension on his contract, keeping him at the club until 2020.{{Cite web | url = https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/myles-kenlock-on-his-ipswich-town-season-1-5958093 | title = 'It was a frustrating start to the season for me but it's worked out for the best' – Kenlock | publisher = East Anglian Daily Times|date = 29 March 2019 | accessdate = 22 June 2019}} On 17 July 2019, Kenlock signed a new three-year contract with the club, with the option of a further year extension.{{Cite web | url = https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2019/july/myles-kenlock-signs-new-ipswich-town-contract/ | title = Myles Kenlock Signs New Deal | publisher = Ipswich Town |date = 17 July 2019 | accessdate = 17 July 2019}} He started at left back in the first game of the [2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season) season as Ipswich won 1–0 away at [Burton Albion](/source/Burton_Albion_F.C.). Despite starting the first 7 games of the season, Kenlock struggled for consistent game time during the second-half of the season, only making two further league appearances before the season was suspended in March due to the [Coronavirus](/source/Coronavirus) outbreak. He made 17 appearances in all competitions over the course of the season. Kenlock made his 100th appearance for Ipswich on 4 May 2021, playing the full match in a 0–0 draw with [Shrewsbury Town](/source/Shrewsbury_Town_F.C.).{{Cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56963949 | title = Shrewsbury Town 0 – 0 Ipswich Town | publisher = BBC Sport |date = 4 May 2021 | accessdate = 4 May 2021}} During the summer of 2021, Kenlock was told by new manager [Paul Cook](/source/Paul_Cook_(footballer)) that he was not in his plans for the upcoming season, and was instructed to train with the club's U23s alongside multiple other first team players such as [Flynn Downes](/source/Flynn_Downes).{{Cite web|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/itfc-players-demoted-to-u23s-8082572|title=Six senior players – including Downes – will start pre-season with Under-23s|date=23 June 2021}} Kenlock was subsequently not allocated a squad number for the 2021–22 season, leaving him ineligible to play a league game for the club until January 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/ipswich-town-squad-numbers-2021-22-8214944|title=All change as Ipswich Town announce squad numbers for 2021/22 season|date=6 August 2021}} ====Colchester United (loan)==== On 20 January 2022, having made only two appearances for Ipswich during the season, all of which came in the [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy), Kenlock joined [Colchester United](/source/Colchester_United_F.C.) on loan for the rest of the 2021–22 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2022/january/loan-move-for-myles/|title=LOAN MOVE FOR MYLES|website=www.itfc.co.uk|date=20 January 2022 }} He made his debut two days later where he scored his first senior goal in a 3–0 win over [Salford City](/source/Salford_City_F.C.).{{Cite web|url=https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/kenlock-scores-on-colchester-debut-8638758|title=Town loanee Kenlock scores first professional goal on Colchester debut|date=22 January 2022}} On 5 May 2022, Ipswich confirmed that Kenlock would be released following the expiration of his contract, ending his 8-year association with the club.{{Cite web | url = https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2022/may/james-norwood-and-tom-carroll-depart-town/ | publisher = [Ipswich Town F.C.](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.) | access-date = 5 May 2022 | date = 5 May 2022 | title = Quartet depart Town}} ===Barrow=== On 4 August 2022, Kenlock joined League Two side [Barrow](/source/Barrow_A.F.C.) on a free transfer.{{cite web|url=https://www.barrowafc.com/news/2022/august/040822-barrow-lock-up-left-back-myles/|title=Barrow Lock Up Left Back Myles|website=www.barrowafc.com|date=4 August 2022|accessdate=4 August 2022}} ===Aldershot Town=== On 10 March 2023, Kenlock signed for [National League](/source/National_League_(division)) club [Aldershot Town](/source/Aldershot_Town_F.C.) on a contract till the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.theshots.co.uk/new-signing-myles-kenlock/|title=New Signing Myles Kenlock |website=www.theshots.co.uk|date=10 March 2023|accessdate=10 March 2023}} === Ebbsfleet United === On 31 October 2023, Kenlock joined National League side [Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.).{{Cite web |last=Humphris |first=Katie |date=31 October 2023 |title=Fleet unlock Kenlock |url=https://www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk/fleet-unlock-kenlock/ |access-date=2023-11-01 |website= |publisher=Ebbsfleet United F.C. |language=en-US}} ===Barnet=== On 24 June 2024, Kenlock joined National League side [Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) on a three-year deal.{{cite web|url=https://www.barnetfc.com/myles-kenlock-becomes-dean-brennans-tenth-signing-of-the-summer|title=MYLES KENLOCK BECOMES DEAN BRENNAN'S TENTH SIGNING OF THE SUMMER|website=www.barnetfc.com|date=24 June 2024|accessdate=24 June 2024}} He scored one goal in 44 games in his first season, but after sustaining a knee injury, he did not play at all in his second season and left the club at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.{{Cite web | title=BARNET FC 2025/26 RETAINED LIST| url=https://barnetfc.com/barnet-fc-2025-26-retained-list | access-date=2026-05-07 | website=barnetfc.com}} ==International career== Kenlock was called up to represent the [England C team](/source/England_national_football_C_team) in March 2024. On 19 March, he made his debut in the 1–0 defeat to the [Wales C team](/source/Wales_national_football_C_team) at [Stebonheath Park](/source/Stebonheath_Park).{{cite news |title=Cymru C vs. England C {{!}} Domestic Football International Friendly |url=https://faw.cymru/match/cymru-c-vs-england-c-domestic-football-international-friendly/ |access-date=22 March 2024 |work=FAW}} ==Career statistics== {{updated|end of 2025-2026 season}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !rowspan="2"|Division !colspan="2"|League !colspan="2"|[FA Cup](/source/FA_Cup) !colspan="2"|[League Cup](/source/EFL_Cup) !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="8"|[Ipswich Town](/source/Ipswich_Town_F.C.) |[2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2015|accessdate=21 July 2017}} |[Championship](/source/Football_League_Championship) |2||0||1||0||2||0||colspan="2"|—||5||0 |- |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2016|accessdate=21 July 2017}} |Championship |18||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||18||0 |- |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2017|accessdate=24 January 2019}} |Championship |16||0||1||0||1||0||colspan="2"|—||18||0 |- |[2018–19](/source/2018%E2%80%9319_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2018|accessdate=24 January 2019}} |Championship |19||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||19||0 |- |[2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2019|accessdate=24 January 2019}} |[League One](/source/EFL_League_One) |9||0||3||0||0||0||5Appearance(s) in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)||0||17||0 |- |[2020–21](/source/2020%E2%80%9321_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2020|accessdate=24 January 2019}} |League One |21||0||1||0||1||0||1||0||24||0 |- |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Ipswich_Town_F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2021|accessdate=24 January 2019}} |League One |0||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||2||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !85||0||6||0||4||0||8||0||103||0 |- |[Colchester United](/source/Colchester_United_F.C.) (loan) |[2021–22](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Colchester_United_F.C._season) |[League Two](/source/EFL_League_Two) |20||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||20||3 |- |[Barrow](/source/Barrow_A.F.C.) |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Barrow_A.F.C._season){{Soccerbase season|87045|2022|accessdate=24 August 2022}} |League Two |8||0||1||0||1||0||3||0||13||0 |- |[Aldershot Town](/source/Aldershot_Town_F.C.) |[2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_National_League) |[National League](/source/National_League_(division)) |9||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||1{{Efn|Appearance(s) in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy)|name=FAT}}||0||10||0 |- |[Ebbsfleet United](/source/Ebbsfleet_United_F.C.) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_National_League) |National League |28||0||0||0|| colspan="2" |—||1{{efn|name=FAT}}||0||29||0 |- |rowspan="3"|[Barnet](/source/Barnet_F.C.) |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_National_League) |National League |42||1||2||0|| colspan="2" |—||0||0||44||1 |- |[2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Barnet_F.C._season) |League Two |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !42||1||2||0||0||0||0||0||44||1 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !192!!4!!9!!0!!5!!0!!13!!0!!219!!4 |} {{reflist|group=lower-alpha}} ==Honours== '''Barnet''' *[National League](/source/National_League_(division)): [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_National_League_(division)){{cite web |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=2111 |title=National League: 2024/25: Current table |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=5 May 2025}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=344&teamTabs=stats&season_id=157 |title=Barnet: Squad details: 2024/25 |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=5 May 2025}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Soccerbase}} {{Barnet F.C. squad}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Kenlock, Myles}} Category:1996 births Category:Living people Category:People from Lambeth Category:Footballers from the London Borough of Lambeth Category:English men's footballers Category:Men's association football defenders Category:Men's association football full-backs Category:Ipswich Town F.C. players Category:Colchester United F.C. players Category:Barrow A.F.C. players Category:Aldershot Town F.C. players Category:Ebbsfleet United F.C. players Category:Barnet F.C. players Category:English Football League players Category:National League (English football) players Category:Kinetic Foundation players Category:Black British sportsmen Category:21st-century English sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Myles Kenlock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Kenlock) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Kenlock?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.