16 Facts About Zach Clough

Zach Paul John Clough was born on 8 March 1995 and is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or striker for Adelaide United.

Zach Clough established himself as a regular goal-scorer for Bolton, playing 68 games before being sold to Nottingham Forest.

Zach Clough later returned to Bolton on loan a year later, then had spells at different clubs in England.

In February 2022, Zach Clough signed for A-League Men side Adelaide United.

Zach Clough came through the Bolton Wanderers academy having joined the club at the age of 8 then signing his first professional contract in April 2013.

Neil Lennon admitted the loss of Zach Clough for the rest of the season was a huge blow for the club.

Zach Clough left the club 3 years after his last appearance when his contract was mutually terminated.

On loan deadline day on 31 August 2018, Zach Clough signed on loan for Rochdale until January 2019.

Zach Clough said that during his loan at Rochdale, he picked up a lot of injuries which prevented him from playing as much as he had liked to.

On 22 June 2021, Zach Clough joined League Two side Carlisle United on a two-year deal following his release by Wigan.

Zach Clough previously worked with Carlisle manager Chris Beech whilst on loan at Rochdale AFC.

Zach Clough made 23 appearances in all competitions for Carlisle before it was announced on 31 January 2022, that he left Carlisle on a free transfer in order to join an overseas club.

On 5 February 2022, it was announced that Zach Clough had signed for A-League Men side Adelaide United on a contract until the end of the season.

Zach Clough scored his first goal for Adelaide in the dramatic semi-final second leg tie against A-League Men side Melbourne City.

Zach Clough went on to play the first game of the A-League Men season against Wellington Phoenix, but then missed the next 7 A-League Men games due to a thigh injury.

Zach Clough missed another 3 games at the end of the season including the play off game with Wellington Phoenix due to a calf injury.