Curtis Main

Darlington

Main was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. He attended St Mary's Church of England school in Tyne Dock, South Shields. He began his football career as a youngster at Sunderland before being released to League Two club Darlington, for whom he made his senior debut as a substitute in the last seven minutes of the game against Peterborough United on 3 May 2008. At 15 years 318 days, he became the youngest player to play for Darlington. In February 2009, he scored his first goal, the 86th-minute winner in a match against Grimsby Town, only two minutes after entering the game as a substitute. In May 2009, Main spent a week on trial with Premier League club Fulham, but the club preferred to monitor the player's progress rather than make an offer. Other clubs reported to be interested included Middlesbrough and Newcastle United. In September 2009, Main scored an 81st-minute equaliser against Grimsby Town, in a match that ended 1–1 and saw Darlington manager Colin Todd leave his post shortly after the final whistle. In the early part of the 2010–11 season, Main had trials with Bury. In April 2011, after his contract was paid up by Darlington and he left the club, he joined Hartlepool United on trial.

Middlesbrough

After a trial with Middlesbrough, Main joined the Championship club on 12 May 2011, signing a one-year contract with an option for a second year. Manager Tony Mowbray described him as "a powerful lad", and said they intended to "mould him…

As of match played 1 May 2026

Portsmouth

EFL League Two: 2016–17