Declan Sebastian Eratt-Thompson (born 9 March 2002) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender for Ilkeston Town.

Early and personal life

Thompson was diagnosed with

Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD) is a childhood hip disorder initiated by a disruption of blood flow to the head of the femur. Due to the lack of blood flow, the bone dies (osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis) and stops growing. Over time, ...

aged 5, and spent 18 months in a wheelchair. He is the son of former professional footballer Lee Thompson.

Career

Thompson played youth football with

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before being released at the age of 14. He began training with the Stocksbridge Park Steels first team, where his father was assistant manager, though could not play as he was too young. He registered with the league upon his sixteenth birthday in March 2018, and made his senior debut later that month as a late substitute against Kidsgrove Athletic on 28 March 2018. He signed for Sheffield Wednesday on a two-year scholarship in summer 2018. Following his two-year scholarship, he signed a one-year-long professional contract in summer 2020. He made his senior debut on 9 January 2021 as a late substitute in a 2–0

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win over

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. A one year option was activated in his contract on 12 May 2021, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022. On 16 March 2022, manager

Darren Moore Darren Mark Moore (born 22 April 1974) is a professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back. He is the current manager of Sheffield Wednesday. Born in England, he earned two international caps for Jamaica. Moore is a ...

announced he would be leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract. On 19 August 2022, Thompson signed for Southern League Premier Division Central club Ilkeston Town. He made his debut the following day off the bench in a 1–1 draw with

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Career statistics

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External links

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SWFC Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thompson, Declan 2002 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Stocksbridge Park Steels F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Ilkeston Town F.C. players Northern Premier League players Southern Football League players Place of birth missing (living people)