Ethan Pye
Footballer (born 2003)
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Ethan Joseph Pye (born 27 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for EFL League One club Stockport County.[2]
 Ethan Pye, Stockport County FC | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ethan Joseph Pye | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2021 | Rochdale | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Stockport County | 116 | (2) |
| 2022 | → Spennymoor Town (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Gateshead (loan) | 38 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Early years
Pye came through the youth academy of Hyde United.[3] In 2021, Pye joined the youth setup of Rochdale, where he played multiple games, one of which was the final of the 2020–21 Youth Alliance Cup, where he scored a headed goal to ensure their 3–0 victory away at Gillingham.[4] Pye played two games for Stoke City U18s as a trialist,[5] but did not sign on permanently.
Stockport County
Prior to the 2021–22 season, Pye joined National League side, Stockport County, on a two-year deal.[6] With injuries to starting centre-backs, Ben Barclay and Zeki Fryers, Pye would make his debut for Stockport in a 2–1 win against Weymouth.[7] Pye would also feature in a 5–2 win over Dover Athletic and a 2–2 draw against EFL side, Bolton Wanderers, in the FA Cup.[8][9]
Spennymoor Town (loan)
On 6 January 2022, Pye joined National League North side, Spennymoor Town, on an initial three-month loan.[10] Two days later, Pye would start in a 2–1 win against Guiseley.[11] Pye quickly established himself in the team and would play 21 league games in total at Spennymoor, who would go on to finish 10th in the league.[12]
Gateshead (loan)
In July 2022, Pye became the seventh signing for the National League side, Gateshead, joining on a season-long loan.[13] Pye made his debut in the first league game of the season, which ended in a 2–2 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge. However, Pye would be forced off after just 38 minutes.[14] Similar to when at Spennymoor, Pye quickly became one of the first names on the team sheet and became a fan favourite. Pye would score his first ever professional goal in a 4–0 victory against Maidenhead United, on the final day of the season.[15] Despite being relegation favourites, Gateshead finished the season 14th, with Pye playing in 45 games across all competitions during the campaign.[16] Gateshead also reached the final of the FA Trophy but despite an agreement that would allow Pye to play,[17] Stockport recalled him days before the final.[18] Gateshead would lose 1–0 to Halifax Town.[19] He would win the Gateshead Player of the Month award in January and March,[20][21] while also being voted as the Gateshead Players' Player of the Year.[22]
Return to Stockport
While out on loan, Pye had agreed a new deal with Stockport, which will see him stay until at least 2024.[23]
Style of play
Pye is a left-footed defender.[24] He can play in multiple positions across the back line.[10] At Spennymoor Town, Pye was utilised across the back line, mainly playing as a centre-back. At Gateshead, Pye began as a left-back but was moved to centre-back, where he played more often.[16] At Stockport, he is being used as a left-sided centre-back as part of a back-three.
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 August 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stockport County | 2021–22[25] | National League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[26] | League Two | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24[27] | League Two | 35 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 42 | 1 | |
| 2024–25[28] | League One | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 0 | 49 | 1 | |
| 2025–26[29] | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 85 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 95 | 2 | ||
| Spennymoor Town (loan) | 2021–22[25] | National League North | 21 | 0 | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Gateshead (loan) | 2022–23[26] | National League | 38 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | 45 | 1 | |
| Career total | 139 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 163 | 3 | ||
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Three appearances in the EFL Trophy, two appearances in the League One play-offs