Tom Carroll is an English association football player born in 1992.
He most recently played for Reading, showcasing his versatility as a midfielder.
Carroll played for Tottenham Hotspur from 2012 onwards, marking a significant phase in his career.
Biography
Early Life
Thomas James Carroll, born in 1992, is an English professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder. Growing up in Watford, he attended Parmiter's School in Garston, where he showcased his talent by captaining the school football team at both district and county levels. His early football journey included playing for the Hertfordshire county side before joining Tottenham Hotspur's Under-16 squad, where he achieved success by winning the Legnago Tournament in Italy in 2008.
Career Development
Carroll signed a professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur in June 2010 after an impressive stint with their Academy, scoring 10 goals in 23 games. He made his senior debut for Tottenham in a Europa League match against Heart of Midlothian on August 25, 2011. His career included loan spells at Leyton Orient and Derby County, where he made significant contributions, including scoring his first competitive goal on his debut for Derby. Carroll also played for several clubs, including Swansea City and Queens Park Rangers, and represented the England national teams at various levels, including the Under-19 and Under-21 squads.
International Career
Carroll's international career began with a call-up to the England Under-19 team in March 2011. He later progressed to the Under-21 team, making his debut in March 2013 and scoring his first goal in a match against Scotland in August 2013. His performances at the youth level highlighted his potential and solidified his reputation as a promising midfielder in English football.
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Carroll attended Parmiter's School in Garston, Hertfordshire, near his home town of Watford, and he captained the school football team at district and county level. He also played for the Hertfordshire county side, before linking up with Tottenham Hotspur's Under-16 squad, winning the Legnago Tournament in Italy in 2008.
Tottenham Hotspur
In June 2010, Carroll signed a professional contract with Tottenham after scoring 10 goals in 23 games for their Academy side. He made his first senior Tottenham appearance against Heart of Midlothian in the Europa League play-off second leg on 25 August 2011, and was assigned the squad number 46. Carroll then featured in four group stage games. On 20 September 2011 he started a League Cup third round match away to Stoke City. The match finished 0–0 and went to penalties, Carroll scored his penalty, but Tottenham lost the shoot-out 7–6. Carroll's first appearance of 2012 was versus Cheltenham Town in a 3–0 FA Cup win. On 27 January 2011, Carroll joined Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. Carroll's senior debut was in a 1–1 draw at Bournemouth on 5 February, and he totalled 14 appearances, including two games versus Arsenal in the FA Cup. On 30 January 2012, Carroll joined Championship side Derby County on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season. He scored on his debut a day later in a 3–2 defeat at Barnsley, his first goal in competitive football. Carroll was a regular in the Derby side and played in both…
In March 2011, Carroll was called up to represent the England Under-19 team for the first time in a friendly away to the Netherlands. In November 2011, Carroll was called up to the England under-21 squad, for qualifying matches against Iceland and Belgium. He was an unused substitute in the 5–0 victory over Iceland. He made his under-21 debut on 21 March 2013, replacing Jordan Henderson in the 74th minute of a 3–0 win against Romania. He scored his first goal for England Under-21s on 13 August 2013, in a 6–0 win against Scotland.
- Club
- Leyton Orient F.C. (2011–2011)
- Club
- Derby County F.C. (2012–2012)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- England
- Club
- England national under-21 association football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2012–)
- Club
- England national under-19 association football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2013–2014)
- Club
- Swansea City A.F.C. (2014–2015)
Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2012current
- England national under-19 association football team2011–2011
- Leyton Orient F.C.2011–2011
- Derby County F.C.2012–2012
- England national under-21 association football team2013–2015
- Queens Park Rangers F.C.2013–2014
- Swansea City A.F.C.2014–2015
Played together with
- Aaron BrownLeyton Orient F.C. · 2010–2011
Aaron BrownQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2004–2006
Aaron DoranLeyton Orient F.C. · 2010–2010
Aaron HughesQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2014–2014
Aaron LennonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2005–2008- Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Aaron McEneffTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Aaron McLeanLeyton Orient F.C. · 1999–2003
Aaron RamsdaleEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2021
Aaron Wan-BissakaEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2019- Abdallah BahLeyton Orient F.C. · 1999–2000
Abdenasser El KhayatiQueens Park Rangers F.C. · 2016–2017
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Thomas James Carroll is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, most recently for Reading.
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