Carl Winchester was born on 12 April 1993 and is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
15 Facts About Carl Winchester
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Carl Winchester played for Linfield Rangers before making his first team debut for Linfield as a substitute on 1 May 2010 against Portadown.
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Carl Winchester studied at Corpus Christi College, on the Falls Road in Belfast.
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Carl Winchester made his senior debut for the club on 6 November 2010, starting the FA Cup first round match against Accrington Stanley.
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Carl Winchester has become a regular starter and a fans favourite due to his energetic runs and versatility.
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Carl Winchester has played at right back, right midfield and even in a more central midfield role during his time at Oldham.
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Carl Winchester was offered a two-year professional contract by the club in May 2011, which it was announced he had signed at the end of June.
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Carl Winchester signed for Cheltenham Town on 12 January 2017 on a free transfer.
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Carl Winchester was substituted in the eighty-first minute for Kyle Storer.
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In May 2018, Carl Winchester signed for Gloucestershire rivals Forest Green Rovers on a two-year contract.
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On 10 January 2021, Carl Winchester signed for Sunderland on an initial two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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Carl Winchester was cup-tied for Sunderland's victory in the 2021 EFL Trophy final.
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On 27 June 2023, Carl Winchester completed a transfer to Shrewsbury Town after a loan spell the previous season.
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On 20 January 2025, Carl Winchester signed a 2 year contract with League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
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In February 2011, Carl Winchester was called up to the Northern Ireland under-21s team Carl Winchester earned his first cap for the Northern Ireland U-21s against Wales U-21 on 9 February 2011 aged just 17.