Tate Campbell
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 Campbell with Birmingham City in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tate Lucas Campbell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2002-06-27) 27 June 2002 (age 23)[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Forest Green Rovers | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2018 | Birmingham City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2024 | Birmingham City | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Alvechurch (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Bromley (loan) | 4 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Bromley (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Hereford | 40 | (6) |
| 2025–2026 | Buxton | 24 | (3) |
| 2026– | Forest Green Rovers | 10 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:27, 26 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Tate Lucas Campbell (born 27 June 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Forest Green Rovers.
Campbell began his football career with Birmingham City's academy in 2009. He spent time on loan to Alvechurch of the Southern League Premier Division Central in 2018 without playing for their first team. He made his senior debut while on loan to Bromley of the National League in 2021, and rejoined the club in July 2023, but injury prevented him from making more than a single appearance. He was released by Birmingham at the end of the 2023–24 season.
Early life and club career
Campbell was born in Birmingham, and attended Priory School in the Edgbaston district.[2] He joined Birmingham City's academy in 2009,[2] and took up a scholarship with the club in July 2018.[1] According to coach Steve Spooner, the 16-year-old Campbell "can play in defence or midfield. Where he is at the moment he's a better midfield player. Tate's like the lad at Chelsea, the big midfield player John Obi Mikel. He gets it, passes it, breaks play up and protects the ball well. And he is strong in the challenge."[3] Campbell himself "regards his biggest strength as his understanding of the game".[2]
Campbell was one of a number of Birmingham youth players who spent a few weeks on loan at non-league clubs in late 2018, as a section of the development programme designed to "take them out of their comfort zone" and give them experience of the realities of adult football. His spell was with Alvechurch of the Southern League Premier Division Central, but unlike some of his fellows he made no first-team appearances.[4][5] Birmingham made him an offer of professional terms in April 2020, and in July he signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year.[6][7]
Birmingham City
Described in the Birmingham Mail as "a physically powerful defensive central midfielder who can also slot in at centre half", Campbell was selected among the substitutes for Birmingham's first Championship fixture of 2021, away to Blackburn Rovers on 2 January,[8] but remained unused.[9]
Campbell joined National League club Bromley on 16 April on loan until 31 May.[10] He was an unused substitute in the next day's match, and made his debut on 24 April, as a late substitute in a 2–1 win away to FC Halifax Town that took Bromley into the play-off places. According to the club website, "Fantastic work from Ben Williamson saw him find debutant Tate Campbell in space, and the on-loan Birmingham City man took the ball to the byeline, before pulling it back across for Alabi, who took a touch and fired beyond Johnson."[11] On his third appearance, again off the bench, his diving header gave Bromley an equaliser away to Notts County,[12] and he played once more as Bromley finished seventh and qualified for the play-offs.[9] The loan was extended to cover their play-off campaign,[13] which lasted only one match. He came on as a second-half substitute with his side already losing 3–1 to Hartlepool United in the elimination round; the match ended 3–2,[14] and Hartlepool went on to win the final and gain promotion to the Football League.[15]
During his loan spell, Birmingham confirmed that they were taking up the option on his contract.[16] Bromley wanted to take him for a second loan, but Birmingham manager Lee Bowyer was not prepared to let him go.[17] He played in first-team friendlies ahead of the 2021–22 season,[18] and was named on the bench for the EFL Cup first-round match at home to Colchester United of League Two. He replaced injured centre-back Nico Gordon after 73 minutes to make his senior debut as Birmingham won 1–0.[19][20] A back fracture interrupted his progress, and his next appearance came in January 2022 in the FA Cup.[17] He was a regular in the Championship matchday squad during January and February, but remained unused.[20] With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, the club offered him a 12-month deal with the option of another year, which he signed.[21]
Campbell rejoined Bromley on loan for the 2023–24 season,[22] but injury prevented him making his debut until 6 January 2024.[23] He made no more appearances,[20] and was released by Birmingham at the end of the season.[24]
Hereford
After his release by Birmingham, Campbell spent time on trial at National League North club Hereford, signing with the club on 2 August 2024.[25] During the 2024–25 season, Campbell made 44 appearances and scored six goals across all competitions, as Hereford finished 10th and missed out on the play-offs by one point. On 20 June 2025, Campbell announced on X that he would be leaving the club, despite being offered an extension to remain at the club.[26]
Buxton
One day after announcing his departure from Hereford, Campbell secured a return to full-time football by signing for their divisional rivals Buxton, following his Hereford team mate Sammy Robinson to the club.[27]
Forest Green Rovers
On 5 February 2026, Campbell signed for National League club Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee.[28]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Birmingham City | 2020–21[9] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021–22[29] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23[30] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Bromley (loan) | 2020–21[9] | National League | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24[20] | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||
| Hereford | 2024–25[20][31] | National League North | 40 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 44 | 6 | |
| Buxton | 2025–26[32] | National League North | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | |
| Forest Green Rovers | 2025–26[32] | National League | 10 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 80 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 91 | 12 | ||
- ↑ Appearance in National League play-offs
- 1 2 Appearance in FA Trophy
References
- 1 2 "List of Players Registered as Scholars in Accordance with Rule C.3 Between 01/07/2018 and 31/07/2018". The Football Association. p. 51. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tate Campbell". Birmingham City F.C. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ "Meet Blues' new scholars for 2018–19". Birmingham City F.C. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Blues youngsters in non-league moves". Birmingham City F.C. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Glennon, Lewis (21 December 2018). "Match preview: Royston Town v Alvechurch". Alvechurch F.C. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
"First team: Stats: 2018/19 season". Alvechurch F.C. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021. - ↑ "Blues offer first professional deals to five". Birmingham City F.C. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Tate Campbell signs professional deal". Birmingham City F.C. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Dick, Brian (2 January 2021). "Who is Birmingham City's latest first team squad player Tate Campbell?". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 "Games played by Tate Campbell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ↑ "Tate Campbell joins Bromley FC on loan". Birmingham City F.C. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Hall, Matt (24 April 2021). "Report: FC Halifax Town 1–2 Bromley". Bromley F.C. Archived from the original on 24 April 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ "Notts County 2–2 Bromley". BBC Sport. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ "Tate Campbell extends Bromley FC loan". Birmingham City F.C. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Hartlepool United 3–2 Bromley – We didn't give a good account of ourselves in the first-half, admits Bromley boss Andy Woodman". Kentish Football. 6 June 2021. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ "Hartlepool back in EFL as shootout win denies Torquay despite keeper leveller". The Guardian. PA Media. 20 June 2021. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ "Retained and released list". Birmingham City F.C. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - 1 2 Dick, Brian (13 January 2022). "Birmingham City youngster 'thankful' for the loan that never happened". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Dick, Brian (17 July 2021). "Birmingham City vs Cheltenham player reports: Gardner, Hogan and Leko strike for Blues". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 17 July 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ↑ Chapman, Joseph (10 August 2021). "Marcel Oakley fires Birmingham City & Lee Bowyer into EFL Cup second round". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "T. Campbell". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ Dick, Brian (1 July 2022). "Confirmed: Birmingham City make double contract announcement". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Blues' Tate Campbell joins Bromley on loan". Birmingham City F.C. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Ravens held to goalless draw at Maidenhead". Bromley F.C. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "Blues publish retained and released players". Birmingham City F.C. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Tate Campbell joins the Bulls". Hereford FC. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Campbell, Tate [@Tate4Campbell] (20 June 2025). "Dear @HerefordFC..." (Tweet). Retweeted by Hereford F.C. Retrieved 20 June 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Dicken, Alex (21 June 2025). "Former Birmingham City player signs for new club after 'finding love for the game again'". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Forest Green sign defensive midfielder Campbell". BBC Sport. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Tate Campbell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ↑ "Games played by Tate Campbell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ↑ For FA Cup 2nd and 3rd qualifying rounds: Holloway, George (17 September 2024). "Ceesay saves Hereford's blushes following Ilkeston scare". Hereford Times. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
Lawrence, David (17 September 2024). "Adam Rooney's winner sends Hereford FC through in FA Cup". Hereford Times. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
Holloway, George (30 September 2024). "Hereford FC suffer the blues in away FA Cup defeat". Hereford Times. Retrieved 9 October 2024. - 1 2 "Games played by Tate Campbell in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
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