Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional
footballer who plays as a defender for and
captains National League South
The National League South, formerly Conference South, is one of the second divisions of the National League in England, immediately below the top division National League. Along with National League North, it is in the second level of the N ...
club
Eastbourne Borough.
Club career
Early career
Barry started his career within the youth ranks at
Brighton & Hove Albion before signing a development contract with them in 2013.
However, Barry suffered a leg injury that kept him sidelined for 11 months. After recovering from his leg injury, Barry returned to development squad and played his first match, as well as captain, against
Blackburn Rovers U21 on 18 August 2014.
Barry was released by 'the Seagulls' in the summer of 2015 without making a single appearance for the senior side.
Swindon Town
Preceding his release from Brighton, Barry joined
League One side
Swindon Town on a one-year deal following a successful trial.
On 1 September 2015, Barry went onto make his Swindon debut in their
Football League Trophy victory over
Newport County, featuring for the full 90 minutes. Four days later, Barry made his league debut for the club in their 3–1 away victory against
Crewe Alexandra, once again featuring for the entire 90 minutes. Despite suffering setback of injuries, Barry went onto make thirty-four more league starts for Swindon before signing a new one-year deal alongside teammate
Ellis Iandolo
Ellis Carlo Iandolo (born 22 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays primarily as a left full-back for club Colchester United. Iandolo can also play at wing-back and in midfield.
Club career Early career
Born in Chatham ...
in July 2016.
In the 2016–17 season, on 20 August 2016, Barry scored his first goal for Swindon, netting the winner in their 1–0 victory over
Port Vale in the 47th minute. However, Barry's first team opportunities was soon limited with injuries and suspension, which has affected his season. Despite this, Barry went on to make twenty-six appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
On 2 May 2017, it was announced that Barry would leave Swindon upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.
Chesterfield
On 18 May 2017, Barry signed a two-year deal with
Chesterfield. He was loaned out to
Dover Athletic in September 2018. After missing six games for Dover and amidst an injury crisis at Chesterfield, he was recalled early in November.
Barry left the club in May 2019, at the expiry of his contract.
Barrow
Shortly after his exit from Chesterfield, Barry signed a two-year deal at
Barrow
Barrow may refer to:
Places
England
* Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
** Borough of Barrow-in-Furness, local authority encompassing the wider area
** Barrow and Furness (UK Parliament constituency)
* Barrow, Cheshire
* Barrow, Gloucestershire
* Barro ...
, also in the
National League. In his first season he formed part of the side that won promotion to
League Two.
Stevenage
Barry signed for fellow League Two club
Stevenage
Stevenage ( ) is a large town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, about north of London. Stevenage is east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), between Letchworth Garden City to the north and Welwyn Garden City to the south. In 1946, Stevena ...
on 8 July 2021.
Personal life
Barry is the nephew of former
Aston Villa
Aston Villa Football Club is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. The club competes in the , the top tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1874, they have played at their home ground, Villa Park ...
,
Manchester City
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and
England international,
Gareth Barry.
Career statistics
References
External links
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1995 births
Living people
Footballers from Hastings
English men's footballers
Men's association football defenders
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
Swindon Town F.C. players
Chesterfield F.C. players
Dover Athletic F.C. players
Barrow A.F.C. players
Stevenage F.C. players
Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
Eastbourne Borough F.C. managers
English Football League players
National League (English football) players