Billy Mitchell (footballer, Born 2001)
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Billy James Mitchell (born 7 April 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for
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club Millwall.


Career

Hailing from Orpington, Mitchell joined his boyhood club Millwall at under-15 level. His father's family originates from Bermondsey and are also Millwall fans, so is his maternal great-grandfather. He made his first team debut in the last game of the season on 5 May 2019, coming on a late substitute in the 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic. In the summer of 2019 he signed his first professional contract, a one-year deal. In April 2021, he signed a new long term deal with Millwall. He scored his first professional goal in a 4–1 win against Bristol City on 1 May 2021. Mitchell was awarded the PFA Championship Players in the Community award for the 2021–22 season after becoming heavily involved in Millwall's Community Trust.


Personal life

Mitchell is the brother of Charlton Athletic player Zach Mitchell.


Career statistics


References

2001 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Orpington Men's association football midfielders Millwall F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub