Callum Ball was born on 8 October 1992 and is an English former professional footballer.
24 Facts About Callum Ball
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Callum Ball last played as a striker for Stratford Town.
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Callum Ball eventually netted 25 goals at U-18 and reserve level throughout the campaign.
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The week after the end of the campaign, Derby announced Callum Ball would be given a first-year professional contract following the completion of the club's scholarship programme.
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In July 2011, Callum Ball signed a new three-year contract, which extended his stay at the Pride Park club until at least 2014.
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Callum Ball then scored the opening goal of the game against West Ham which was a great curling effort form the edge of the area after being played in by Nathan Tyson, this was the second former England goal keeper he had scored against after scoring his first goal against David James.
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Callum Ball scored his 3rd goal for derby, which proved to be the winner against Coventry City, this proved to be a goal against an internationally capped goal keeper in Joe Murphy who at the time had been capped twice by the Republic of Ireland.
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Callum Ball became a regular in the Rams matchday 16 until he picked up an ankle injury in a reserves game against Belper Town on 26 March 2012.
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On 19 July 2012, Callum Ball joined Football League One side Coventry City on a season long loan as Coventry defender Richard Keogh joined Derby.
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Callum Ball scored his first goal for Coventry against Arsenal at the Emirates on 26 September 2012 in a League Cup tie.
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Callum Ball scored 3 goals in 21 appearances, as his loan spell was affected by injuries which restricted him to 10 starts.
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Callum Ball remained at Derby throughout pre-season and featured in both first team and under-21 friendlies as well as being allocated squad number 22.
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Callum Ball was in manager Nigel Clough's first team plans, however he was expected to mainly feature in under-21 matches.
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Callum Ball played every minute of the club's first nine league and cup matches but did not score as the team as a whole struggled, winning only once, drawing three times and losing five times.
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Callum Ball played 76 minutes of the following game and was an unused substitute for the game after that before his loan spell ended and he returned to Derby.
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On 28 November, Callum Ball joined League One side Notts County on loan until 2 January 2014.
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Callum Ball joined St Mirren on trial after being released by Derby County.
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Callum Ball scored 5 goals in two friendly matches against Blyth Spartans and Whitley Bay, which prompted the club to agree a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.
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On 21 April 2015, Callum Ball left the club by mutual consent prior to the end of the season.
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On 21 September 2015 Callum Ball joined Conference North side Corby Town.
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On 10 November 2016 Callum Ball signed for Barwell of the Northern Premier League.
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On 26 May 2017 Callum Ball signed for Nuneaton Town of the National League North.
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Callum Ball signed for Southern League Premier Central side Stratford Town on 2 July 2019.
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However Callum Ball's spell with the club didn't last long, as on 4 October 2019, Callum Ball, along with teammates Ivor Lawton, Linden Dovey, Joel Gyasi, and Luis Morrison were all released from their contracts, with Stratford Town manager Tommy Wright confirming the departures were down to budget cuts at the club.