Will Trueman
English footballer (born 2002)
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William Henry Mangham Trueman (born 14 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for Buxton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Mangham Trueman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Buxton | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Mickleover (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Mickleover | 20 | (1) |
| 2024– | Buxton | 56 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:04, 17 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
Sheffield Wednesday
On 26 April, Trueman won the Championship Apprentice of the Year, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham, Ryan Sessegnon and Ademola Lookman, as well as ex Owl Mark Beevers in winning the award.[3] Trueman then signed his first professional contract with the club on 21 June 2021.[4] He had a professional debut to remember in the EFL Trophy against Leicester City U21 on 18 October 2022, starting and scoring his maiden goal in the game.[5] Trueman was not included on the retained list which was announced on 3 May 2023.[6]
Mickleover
On 9 December 2022, Trueman joined Mickloeover on a one-month loan deal.[7] He joined permanently at the end of the season.[8]
Buxton
On 12 June 2024, Buxton confirmed that Trueman would be signing for them.[9]
Career statistics
- As of 17 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2022–23[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mickleover (loan) | 2022–23 | Southern Football League | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mickleover | 2023–24 | Southern Football League | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Buxton | 2024–25 | National League North | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | National League North | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 94 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 99 | 3 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in National League North Playoffs