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Finn Cousin-Dawson
Personal information
Full name Finn Cousin-Dawson[1]
Date of birth (2002-07-04) 4 July 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Stockton-on-Tees, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back, Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Yeovil Town
Number 5
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2024 Bradford City 34 (0)
2019–2020 → Brighouse Town (loan) 7 (0)
2022–2023 → Spennymoor Town (loan) 21 (0)
2023 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 15 (0)
2023–2024 → Blyth Spartans (loan) 44 (3)
2024– Yeovil Town 9 (0)
International career‡
2021–2022 Northern Ireland U21 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:47, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:11, 28 March 2022 (UTC)

Finn Cousin-Dawson (born 4 July 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League club Yeovil Town. Born in England, he represented Northern Ireland at under-21 youth level.

Club career

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Born in Stockton-on-Tees,[2] Cousin-Dawson began his career with the Bradford City youth team. He moved on loan to Brighouse Town in November 2019,[3] being recalled in January 2020,[4][5] ahead of Bradford City's FA Youth Cup game against Chelsea.[6] He turned professional in July 2020, signing a one-year contract.[7]

He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 8 September 2020, in the EFL Trophy.[8][9][10] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[11] In December 2020 he spoke about the impact of coronavirus on football, including lack of fans at stadiums.[12]

In January 2021 he signed a new contract with the club, running until summer 2024.[13][14] In February 2021 he was dropped from the starting line-up after making 9 consecutive starts, with club joint manager Mark Trueman saying that Cousin-Dawson would help him cope with the mental and physical stress of first-team football.[15] In April 2021 club joint manager Conor Sellars said he was happy for young players like Cousin-Dawson and Kian Scales to be playing regular first team football.[16]

At the start of the 2021–22 season, it was announced that Cousin-Dawson would start the club's second game of the season, an EFL Cup game away to Nottingham Forest.[17][18] He later said that his skills were improving, due in part to the expected standards of new manager Derek Adams.[19]

In July 2022 he signed on loan for Spennymoor Town.[20] Cousin-Dawson said that the loan was the "best thing" for him so that he could get regular playing time again.[21] He was recalled by Bradford City in January 2023, with a view to making a further loan move.[22] On 2 February, Cousin-Dawson returned to the National League North on an initial one-month loan deal with Blyth Spartans.[23][24] Later that month the loan was extended until the end of the season.[25]

In July 2023, he returned on loan to Blyth Spartans for the 2023–24 season.[26]

He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2023–24 season.[27][28]

On 12 June 2024, Cousin-Dawson signed a two-year contract with National League side Yeovil Town ahead of the 2024–25 season.[29]

International career

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In March 2021 Cousin-Dawson was called-up to a training camp with the Northern Ireland under-21 team.[30] He left early in order to return to Bradford City for a match.[31] He received a second call up in May 2021.[32] He made his under-21 international debut in June 2021 in a friendly against Scotland,[33][34] and received a further call-up in August 2021.[34][35]

In October 2021 Bradford City boss Derek Adams said that Cousin-Dawson's international experience was helping him mature as a player.[36] He made two appearances for the under-21s that month.[37] In November 2021 he made a further appearance, his first full international match.[38]

He was recalled by Northern Ireland under-21s in March 2022.[39] Club manager Mark Hughes said it was an opportunity for the player to impress him.[40] Cousin-Dawson made one appearance, playing 90 minutes in a friendly against France, having not played in the earlier Under-21 Euro Qualifier against Slovakia.[41]

Playing style

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Primarily a centre-back, Cousin-Dawson has also played a right-back and was used as a holding midfielder for the first time on 6 October 2020 in the EFL Trophy, with Bradford City manager Stuart McCall suggesting it could become his permanent new position.[42]

Career statistics

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As of match played 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bradford City 2019–20[43] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020–21[8] League Two 23 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 26 0
2021–22[44] League Two 11 0 1 0 1 0 1[a] 0 14 0
2022–23[45] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[46] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 34 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 40 0
Brighouse Town (loan) 2019–20[47] NPL D1 NW 7 0 0 0 — 0 0 7 0
Spennymoor Town (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 21 0 0 0 — 2[b] 0 23 0
Blyth Spartans (loan) 2022–23[2] National League North 15 0 0 0 — 0 0 15 0
Blyth Spartans (loan) 2023–24[2] National League North 44 3 0 0 — 2[b] 0 46 3
Yeovil Town 2024–25[2] National League 9 0 0 0 — 0 0 9 0
Career total 130 3 1 0 1 0 8 0 140 3
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy.
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy.

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "England - F. Cousin-Dawson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
  3. ^ Bradford City A.F.C. [@officialbantams] (15 November 2019). "📰 NEWS | Finn Cousin-Dawson has joined @brighousetownfc on a short-term work experience loan. #BCAFC | #OurCity" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "FOUR UNDER-18s RECALLED". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  5. ^ "City recall youngster early from Avenue loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  6. ^ "COUSIN-DAWSON CONFIDENT AHEAD OF CHELSEA TIE". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Bradford City confirm one-year deals for four talented teenagers". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  8. ^ a b "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
  9. ^ "REPORT: Rookie Bantams stand up to Donny test in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  10. ^ "Young Bantams please McCall after matching Doncaster in EFL Trophy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  11. ^ "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  12. ^ "Finn's wait goes on to get a noisy Valley Parade welcome". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  13. ^ "New contract for Bradford City teenage talent Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. ^ "Proof that Bradford City are serious with developing young talent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. ^ "Finn will learn from Bantams breather, says Trueman". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. ^ "Why teenage talents deserve the plaudits for Bradford City progress". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  17. ^ "Team news: Cousin-Dawson handed Carabao Cup chance for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  18. ^ "Bantams youngsters must show they are up for the job now, warns Adams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  19. ^ "Cousin-Dawson keen to book his place in Bradford City's plans". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. ^ "City youngster Cousin-Dawson goes on season-long loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. ^ "City defender Cousin-Dawson happy to take step back to progress his career". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. ^ "City defender Cousin-Dawson back and off again after Spennymoor loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  23. ^ "Arrival : Finn Cousin-Dawson signs on 28-day loan". www.blythspartans.com. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  24. ^ "New loan move for City defender Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  25. ^ "Young City duo extend their National League North loan spells". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  26. ^ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson goes back out on loan for full season". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 July 2023.
  27. ^ "RETAINED LIST: 2023/24". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  28. ^ "City departure Chapman counts cost of County Ground injury". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 May 2024.
  29. ^ "Signing | Finn Cousin-Dawson joins the Glovers". Yeovil Town F.C. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  30. ^ "City teen Cousin-Dawson gets Northern Ireland call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  31. ^ "Bradford City teenager Cousin-Dawson aims to make his mark for club and country". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  32. ^ "Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson gets another international call-up". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  33. ^ "Scotland U21s edge out Northern Ireland" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  34. ^ a b "Cousin-Dawson called up for Northern Ireland under-21 Euros double header". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  35. ^ "Bradford City defender Cousin-Dawson hoping for Irish chance". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  36. ^ "Irish travels provide more experience for Bantams youngster Cousin-Dawson". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  37. ^ "Bantams teenager Cousin-Dawson given his biggest international chance so far". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  38. ^ "Bantams defender Cousin-Dawson eyes Northern Ireland double after playing full game". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  39. ^ "City teen gets Northern Ireland call up meaning Newport is off the cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  40. ^ "Not just Irish eyes hope to be smiling with Cousin-Dawson's Euro exploits". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  41. ^ "City teen gets big chance against France". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  42. ^ "McCall: Trophy trail can lead to bigger things for Bantam starlets". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  43. ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  44. ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  45. ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  46. ^ "Games played by Finn Cousin-Dawson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  47. ^ "Brighouse Town | Appearances | Finn Cousin-Dawson | 2019-2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
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