Freddie James Simmonds (born 9 March 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club AFC Wimbledon, on loan from the academy of club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Early life Simmonds was born on 9 March 2008 in England. Growing up, he supported Brighton & Hove Albion.
Club career As a youth player, Simmonds joined the youth academy of Brighton & Hove Albion at the age of six.
International career Simmonds is an England youth international. During May 2025, he played for England U17 at the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started in their last group game against Czech Republic. Later that year Simmonds was included in the England squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup starting all five of their games at the tournament including the round of sixteen defeat against Austria.
Style of play Simmonds plays as a defender. Spanish news website Vavel wrote in 2025 that "he is the definition of a modern-day defender... has everything you need to survive and thrive in the modern game... tackling, marking, strength, and heading... also excellent on the ball with his passing and dribbling".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrighton & Hove Albion U21s2024–25—20202025–26—10102026–27—1010Total—4040AFC Wimbledon (loan)2026–27League One1000000010Career total1000004050
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