Tom Clare (born 2 September 1999) is an English footballer who most recently played as a forward for Macclesfield F.C. In 2023, he was a finalist on the ninth series of '' Love Island''.

Career

Football

Clare came through the academy at Barnsley and joined

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in 2018 but never made an appearance for the first team. He joined Boston United initially on loan from Bradford, before signing a contract with them in June 2019. After a loan spell with

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, Clare left Boston in November 2019. Having spent time at Bradford (Park Avenue),

Buxton Buxton is a spa town in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England. It is England's highest market town, sited at some above sea level.Pontefract Collieries, Clare was one of Macclesfield FC's first signings when the club reformed and he signed a contract with the club in June 2021. He was top scorer during Macclesfield’s 2021-22 season with 23 goals and he signed a new 2-year contract in the spring of 2022.

''Love Island''

Clare was given permission by his club to leave Macclesfield mid-season in January 2023 to appear as a contestant on the ninth series of ITV2 reality television show '' Love Island''. Macclesfield director of football

Robbie Savage Robert William Savage (born 18 October 1974) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, now a football pundit and director of football at club Macclesfield. During his career he played predominantly as a midfielder, ...

reportedly gave his support and advice to Clare about the television appearance.

Honours

Macclesfield * NPL Division One West 2022–23 * NWCFL Premier Division: 2021–22

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Clare, Tom 1999 births Living people English men's footballers Barnsley F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Footballers from Barnsley Frickley Athletic F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players Buxton F.C. players Macclesfield F.C. players Love Island (2015 TV series) contestants North West Counties Football League players Men's association football forwards