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'''Tommy Setford''' (born 13 March 2006) is an English footballer who plays for [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. He is the brother of Ajax goalkeeper [[Charlie Setford]].
'''Tommy Hogan Setford''' (born 13 March 2006) is a professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]. He is the brother of Ajax goalkeeper [[Charlie Setford]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Setford was born in 2006 in [[Haarlem]], to an English professional golfer and a Dutch mother.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/feature/who-is-tommy-setford-everything-you-need-to-know-about-arsenals-new-goalkeeper_548144.html|title=Tommy Setford: Form, strengths and weaknesses ahead of Arsenal transfer|first=Ben|last=Knapton|website=SportsMole|date=14 July 2024|access-date=29 July 2024}}</ref>

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Setford was born in 2006. He was born in [[Haarlem]], the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/feature/who-is-tommy-setford-everything-you-need-to-know-about-arsenals-new-goalkeeper_548144.html|title=Tommy Setford: Form, strengths and weaknesses ahead of Arsenal transfer|publisher=sportsmole.co.uk}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
Setford was in the academy of [[Jong Ajax]] before joining the academy at [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in July 2024 for an undisclosed fee in the region of €1 million.<ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Ornstein|title= Arsenal reach agreement with Ajax to sign Tommy Setford |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5636273/2024/07/14/tommy-setford-arsenal-transfer/?source=user_shared_article|date=14 July 2024|website=The Athletic}}</ref> He agreed a four year contract with Arsenal with the option of an extra year.<ref>{{cite web|website=The Athletic|title= Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford signing from Ajax|url= https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5636528/2024/07/21/arsenal-tommy-setford-transfer/?source=user_shared_article|date=21 July 2024|accessdate=21 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Evening Standard|accessdate=21 July 2024|url= https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-tommy-setford-transfer-news-ajax-b1171452.html|title= Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford arrival from Ajax to continue goalkeeper shake-up|first=Matt|last=Verri|date=21 June 2024}}</ref>
Setford was in the academy of [[AFC Ajax]] before joining the academy at [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in July 2024 for an undisclosed fee in the region of €1 million.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5636273/2024/07/14/tommy-setford-arsenal-transfer|url-access=subscription|title=Arsenal reach agreement with Ajax to sign Tommy Setford|first=David|last=Ornstein|website=The Athletic|date=14 July 2024|accessdate=21 July 2024}}</ref> He agreed a four year contract with Arsenal with the option of an extra year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5636528/2024/07/21/arsenal-tommy-setford-transfer|url-access=subscription|title=Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford signing from Ajax|first=Nnamdi|last=Onyeagwara|website=The Athletic|date=21 July 2024|accessdate=21 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|website=Evening Standard|accessdate=21 July 2024|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-tommy-setford-transfer-news-ajax-b1171452.html|title=Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford arrival from Ajax to continue goalkeeper shake-up|first=Matt|last=Verri|date=21 July 2024}}</ref>

Setford made his Arsenal debut on 30 October 2024, away at [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] in [[EFL Cup]] helping Arsenal win 3-0.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tribalfootball.com/article/soccer-premier-league-setford-heaven-thrilled-with-winning-arsenal-debuts-ac9d3b2b-5fa2-4792-a94c-ff58767d1421|website=Tribal Football|title= SETFORD, HEAVEN THRILLED WITH WINNING ARSENAL DEBUTS |date=31 October 2024|accessdate=31 October 2024}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Setford was called-up by [[England national under-17 football team]] for the [[2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/11/02/hashtag-united-ted-curd-england-under-17-world-cup-chelsea/|website=The Daily Telegraph|accessdate=2 November 2023|title= England call up Hashtag United player for Under-17 World Cup|first=Sam|last=Wallace|date=2 November 2023}}</ref> In March 2024, he made his debut for the [[England national under-19 football team]] against Morocco U19.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/03/21/world/under-19-friendlies/morocco-u19/england-under-19/4339039/|website=Soccerway|title= MOROCCO U19 VS. ENGLAND U19 1 - 1|date=21 March 2024|accessdate=12 May 2024}}</ref> He has been described as "highly regarded at youth level and in the England setup too".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/forgotten-striker-midfield-wonderkid-new-29584567|title=Forgotten striker, midfield wonderkid and new signing - Arsenal US pre-season tour ones to watch|publisher=football.london}}</ref>
Setford was a member of the [[England national under-17 football team|England under-17]] squad that finished fifth at the [[2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hampshirelive.news/sport/football/football-news/southampton-chelsea-arsenal-manchester-city-8446160|title=Southampton duo join Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal aces in England squad for Euro Finals|first=Rob|last=Warlow|website=HampshireLive|date=17 May 2023|access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref> Later that year he was called-up for the [[2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup]] and started all four of their games at the tournament including their round of sixteen elimination against [[Uzbekistan national under-17 football team|Uzbekistan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/11/02/hashtag-united-ted-curd-england-under-17-world-cup-chelsea/|url-access=subscription|title=England call up Hashtag United player for Under-17 World Cup|first=Sam|last=Wallace|website=The Daily Telegraph|date=2 November 2023|accessdate=2 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|accessdate=29 August 2024|title=England 1-2 Uzbekistan|date=22 November 2023|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/match/_/gameId/688196/uzbekistan-u17-england-u17|website=ESPN}}</ref>

In March 2024, Setford made his debut for [[England national under-19 football team|England under-19]] against Morocco U19.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2024/03/21/world/under-19-friendlies/morocco-u19/england-under-19/4339039/|website=Soccerway|title=Morocco U19 vs. England U19|date=21 March 2024|accessdate=12 May 2024}}</ref> He has been described as "highly regarded at youth level and in the England setup too".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/forgotten-striker-midfield-wonderkid-new-29584567|title=Forgotten striker, midfield wonderkid and new signing - Arsenal US pre-season tour ones to watch|first=Tom|last=Canton|website=football.london|date=22 July 2024|access-date=29 July 2024}}</ref>


==Style of play==
==Style of play==
Setford operates as a goalkeeper. He has been described as "appreciated... for his technical skill, ability to play out from the back and his understanding of in-game tactics".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-green-light-pre-season-29568710|title=Arsenal green light pre-season inclusion of new signing as Edu continues key transfer strategy|publisher=football.london}}</ref>
Setford operates as a goalkeeper. He has been described as "appreciated... for his technical skill, ability to play out from the back and his understanding of in-game tactics".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-green-light-pre-season-29568710|title=Arsenal green light pre-season inclusion of new signing as Edu continues key transfer strategy|first=Tom|last=Canton|website=football.london|date=19 July 2024|access-date=29 July 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
The son of Netherlands based, English professional [[golf]]er, Chris Setford, Tommy’s older brother, [[Charlie Setford]], also played for the [[Ajax Amsterdam]] youth teams as a goalkeeper, and also represented the [[England national under-18 football team|England U18s]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajax-talent played youth international for the Dutch team: 'Better feeling with England' |url=https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=372052 |access-date=22 August 2021 |work=voetbalzone |date=19 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=15 March 2022|accessdate=12 May 2024|title= 'I want to make my dad proud' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60730654|website=BBC Sport}}</ref>
The son of Netherlands based, English professional [[golf]]er, Chris Setford, Tommy’s older brother, [[Charlie Setford]], also played for the [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] youth teams as a goalkeeper, and also represented [[England national under-18 football team|England U18s]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=372052|title=Ajax-talent played youth international for the Dutch team: 'Better feeling with England'|first=Yanick|last=Vos|date=19 May 2020|publisher=voetbalzone|accessdate=22 January 2023|language=Dutch}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60730654|title=Charlie Setford: The teenage goalkeeper aiming for success with Ajax - and England|first=Simon|last=Stone|publisher=BBC Sport|date=15 March 2022|access-date=12 May 2024}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 30 October 2024}}
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|[[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]
|[[2024–25 Arsenal F.C. season|2024–25]]<ref>{{soccerbase season|162350|2024|access-date=26 September 2024}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 18 December 2024

Tommy Setford
Personal information
Full name Tommy Hogan Setford
Date of birth (2006-03-13) 13 March 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Haarlem, Netherlands
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Arsenal
Number 36
Youth career
2021–2024 Ajax
2024– Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Arsenal 0 (0)
International career‡
2021 England U16 1 (0)
2021–2023 England U17 17 (0)
2023 England U18 4 (0)
2024– England U19 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 21 July 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:34, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

Tommy Hogan Setford (born 13 March 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Arsenal. He is the brother of Ajax goalkeeper Charlie Setford.

Early life

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Setford was born in 2006 in Haarlem, to an English professional golfer and a Dutch mother.[1]

Club career

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Setford was in the academy of AFC Ajax before joining the academy at Arsenal in July 2024 for an undisclosed fee in the region of €1 million.[2] He agreed a four year contract with Arsenal with the option of an extra year.[3][4]

Setford made his Arsenal debut on 30 October 2024, away at Preston North End in EFL Cup helping Arsenal win 3-0.[5]

International career

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Setford was a member of the England under-17 squad that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[6] Later that year he was called-up for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and started all four of their games at the tournament including their round of sixteen elimination against Uzbekistan.[7][8]

In March 2024, Setford made his debut for England under-19 against Morocco U19.[9] He has been described as "highly regarded at youth level and in the England setup too".[10]

Style of play

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Setford operates as a goalkeeper. He has been described as "appreciated... for his technical skill, ability to play out from the back and his understanding of in-game tactics".[11]

Personal life

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The son of Netherlands based, English professional golfer, Chris Setford, Tommy’s older brother, Charlie Setford, also played for the Ajax youth teams as a goalkeeper, and also represented England U18s.[12][13]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 30 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Arsenal 2024–25[14] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

References

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  1. ^ Knapton, Ben (14 July 2024). "Tommy Setford: Form, strengths and weaknesses ahead of Arsenal transfer". SportsMole. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ Ornstein, David (14 July 2024). "Arsenal reach agreement with Ajax to sign Tommy Setford". The Athletic. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ Onyeagwara, Nnamdi (21 July 2024). "Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford signing from Ajax". The Athletic. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  4. ^ Verri, Matt (21 July 2024). "Arsenal confirm Tommy Setford arrival from Ajax to continue goalkeeper shake-up". Evening Standard. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. ^ "SETFORD, HEAVEN THRILLED WITH WINNING ARSENAL DEBUTS". Tribal Football. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ Warlow, Rob (17 May 2023). "Southampton duo join Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal aces in England squad for Euro Finals". HampshireLive. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  7. ^ Wallace, Sam (2 November 2023). "England call up Hashtag United player for Under-17 World Cup". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  8. ^ "England 1-2 Uzbekistan". ESPN. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Morocco U19 vs. England U19". Soccerway. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  10. ^ Canton, Tom (22 July 2024). "Forgotten striker, midfield wonderkid and new signing - Arsenal US pre-season tour ones to watch". football.london. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  11. ^ Canton, Tom (19 July 2024). "Arsenal green light pre-season inclusion of new signing as Edu continues key transfer strategy". football.london. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  12. ^ Vos, Yanick (19 May 2020). "Ajax-talent played youth international for the Dutch team: 'Better feeling with England'" (in Dutch). voetbalzone. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  13. ^ Stone, Simon (15 March 2022). "Charlie Setford: The teenage goalkeeper aiming for success with Ajax - and England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  14. ^ "Games played by Tommy Setford in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
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