George Byers

George William Byers (born 29 May 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.

Byers is a youth product of the Watford academy, joining the club aged 7.

He was included in the 2013–14 pre-season camp in Italy.

On 12 May 2014, Byers signed a professional deal with Watford.

On 17 January 2015, Byers made his senior debut as a substitute in a match against Charlton Athletic.

On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Byers would leave Watford upon the expiration of his contract.

On 11 July 2016, preceding Byers' release from Watford, he joined Premier League rivals Swansea City.

He made his debut for Swansea on 28 August 2018 in a 1–0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.

On 23 January 2021, Byers joined League One side Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.

On 3 August 2021, Byers joined League One side Sheffield Wednesday on a two-year deal, with Swansea City including a sell-on clause.

He made his Wednesday debut coming off the bench against Doncaster Rovers on 14 August 2021.

He would score his first goal for the club in the EFL Trophy against Harrogate Town on 9 November 2021.

Byers made his first league appearance since November against Morecambe at the start of February 2022, and would be ever-present for the whole month, picking up the club’s player of the month award and scoring three times.

Following promotion back to the EFL Championship on option was taken in Byers contract for him to stay at the club.

On 1 February 2024, Byers joined League One side Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.

Byers has represented Scotland at both under-16 and under-17 level.

Swansea City U23

Portsmouth