Karl Darlow

Nottingham Forest

Weeks after being released by Aston Villa at the age of 16, Villa goalkeeping coach Eric Steele recommended Darlow to Nottingham Forest and he was signed up in their academy. After impressive displays in the reserve team, Darlow was awarded a space on the bench where he was present for the majority of the 2010–11 season. His debut was against Crystal Palace, on the last day of the 2010–11 season, as a substitute for Lee Camp. The Reds won the game 3–0, a result that secured them a play-off spot.

Loan to Newport County

In March 2012, Darlow joined Conference National club Newport County on loan for a month. He made his first appearance for the club in a 1–0 home win against Gateshead.

Loan to Walsall

On 21 September 2012, Darlow joined Walsall on loan for one month. While there, he signed a new three-year contract at parent club Forest, keeping him there until 2015. On 22 October, his loan with Walsall was extended until 22 December 2012, but Forest recalled him four days later to cover for injured Forest goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov. On 1 January 2013, Darlow rejoined Walsall on a one-month loan deal, with an option of extending the loan for the remainder of the season. However, he was recalled to Forest yet again on 10 January, after first choice Lee Camp had been told he could leave the club on a free transfer.

Return to Forest

On 12 January 2013, he made his full Forest league debut in their 2–1 win over…

In addition to England, Darlow was eligible to represent Wales as his grandfather Ken Leek, a former Wales international forward, was born in Ynysybwl. The Football Association of Wales confirmed Darlow had declined an invitation to be included in the Welsh squad for a friendly match against Austria on 6 February 2013. Then-Wales manager Ryan Giggs approached Darlow in March 2018 to be included in the Wales squad. Darlow advised he was currently concentrating on winning back his place in the Newcastle starting line-up. In November 2020, Darlow stated his ambition to play for England, saying: "It's the one thing that as a child you want to do" and "[He] would love nothing more". However in September 2024, Darlow was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. He made his debut for Wales on 9 September 2024, starting in the 2–1 win against Montenegro.

Club

As of match played 24 May 2026

International

As of match played 2 June 2026

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