George Robert Earthy (born 5 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club West Ham United.
 Earthy in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Robert Earthy[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Havering, England[2] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | West Ham United | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| West Ham United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | West Ham United | 3 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | England U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | England U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2024 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 19 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:37, 14 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Earthy joined West Ham United at under-6 level,[4] later signing his first professional contract with the club at the age of 17 in June 2022.[5] Earthy was part of the West Ham under-18 side that won an FA Youth Cup and U18 Premier League South double during the 2022–23 season. On 14 March 2024, Earthy made his first team debut for West Ham, coming on as a late substitute in a 5–0 win against Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League round of 16.[6]
On 14 April 2024, Earthy later made his Premier League debut in a game against Fulham coming on as an 82nd minute substitute for Michail Antonio. After only a few minutes he was in a collision with team-mate Edson Álvarez. He lost consciousness after his head hit the ground resulting in lengthy medical assistance including receiving oxygen, before being stretchered off to be substituted by Maxwel Cornet as West Ham lost 2–0.[7][8] A statement from West Ham, the following day, said Earthy had been discharged from hospital and had returned home.[9] On 11 May 2024, Earthy made his return to the West Ham side, scoring with his first touch, 67 seconds after his introduction as a substitute, in West Ham's 3–1 win against Luton Town.[10] Following the game, Earthy was presented with the West Ham's Mark Noble Young Hammer of the Year award.[11]
International career
Earthy has represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.[12]
On 7 June 2024, Earthy made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 19 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Ham United U21 | 2022–23[14] | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2023–24[15] | — | — | — | — | 5[a] | 3 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | ||||||
| West Ham United | 2023–24[15] | Premier League | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | |
| Career total | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 4 | ||
Honours
West Ham United U18
Individual
- West Ham United Young Player of the Year: 2023–24[18]