Alfie James Pond (born 17 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Chesterfield.
Playing career Pond made his first-team debut for Exeter City in the EFL Trophy, in a 1–1 draw with Chelsea U21 at St James Park. Speaking after the match, manager Matt Taylor described him as someone who would become "a serious player".
On 12 August 2022, Pond joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until January 2023.
On 2 September 2022, Pond signed for Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.
Pond made his debut appearance for Wolves as a late substitute in a home EFL Cup game against Blackpool on 29 August 2023, which Wolves won 5–0.
On 31 August 2023, Pond joined EFL League Two side Stockport County on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season. On 2 January 2024, he returned to his parent club.
On 3 January 2026, Pond joined Crewe Alexandra on loan until the end of the season, making his Crewe debut in a 3–1 win against Barrow at Gresty Road on 17 January 2026, and scoring his first league goal in a 2–2 draw at Bromley ten days later.
On 6 July 2026, Pond joined EFL League Two club Chesterfield on a two-year deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsExeter City2021–22League Two00000020202022–23League One0000100010Total0000102030Tiverton Town (loan)2021–22Southern LeaguePremier Division South24110—10261Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League2000—0020Wolverhampton Wanderers2022–23Premier League0000——002023–24Premier League000010—102024–25Premier League102010—402025–26Premier League000000—00Total102020—50Wolverhampton Wanderers U232022–23———10102024–25———20202025–26———3030Stockport County (loan)2023–24League Two6010—2090Crewe Alexandra (loan)2025–26League Two192———192Chesterfield2026–27League Two1000000000Career total5334030110703
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