Louie Joseph Sibley (born 13 September 2001) is an English professional

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who plays for Derby County.

Early life

Sibley was born and raised in

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and attended

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Club career

Sibley has been with Derby County since he joined the Under-8s. After being named the 2017/18 Academy Player of the Year he signed as a first-year scholar at the beginning of the 2018/19 season. On 12 August 2019 Sibley made his professional debut in the

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against

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On 28 August of the same year, Sibley received his first senior start, again in the EFL Cup, against

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, which ended in a 3–0 loss. Sibley made his league debut as a substitute in Derby's 3–0 loss to

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on 21 December 2019. On 20 June 2020, Sibley scored his first senior hat-trick for Derby on only his second league start, away to

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. On 17 September 2020, Sibley signed a new deal with Derby to take him through to the end of the 2023–24 season.

International career

Sibley has represented England at U17, U18 and U19 level. On 6 September 2021, Sibley made his debut for the England U20s during a 6-1 victory over Romania U20s at St. George's Park.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sibley, Louie 2001 births Living people English footballers Association football midfielders English Football League players Derby County F.C. players England youth international footballers