Bradley Ray Collins (born 18 February 1997) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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Career

Chelsea

Born in

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, Collins joined Chelsea in 2010 at under-12 level, and signed a scholarship in the summer of 2013. He turned professional in 2014. He was the under-18 first-choice goalkeeper for the 2014–15 season, winning the UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup. He was the under-19 and under-21 first-choice for the 2015–16 season. In July 2016 he signed a new contract with the club, until June 2018. In July 2017 he signed a season-long loan deal with

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club Forest Green Rovers. He made his senior professional debut on 5 August 2017, in a league game against

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which ended in a 2–2 draw. On 12 September 2017, Collins was accused of spitting at Sean Raggett in a 1–0 defeat to Lincoln City. On 31 August 2018, Collins joined League One side Burton Albion on loan until January 2019. In December 2018, after 10 appearances, he stated he wished to extend his stay, and in January 2019 the loan was extended until the end of the season.

Barnsley

On 19 June 2019, Collins joined Championship side

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on a four-year deal with an option for a further year at the end of his deal.

Coventry City

On 17 July 2023, Collins signed for Championship side

for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

Career statistics

Honours

Individual *

Player of the Year: 2021–22

References

1997 births Living people Footballers from Southampton English men's footballers Chelsea F.C. players Forest Green Rovers F.C. players Burton Albion F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football goalkeepers {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub