Shamal George

Liverpool

Born in Birkenhead, George signed for Liverpool in 2009 after playing for Manor. He joined Liverpool's first team in the summer of 2016 for pre-season, appearing out of position as a striker in a friendly match against Huddersfield Town, after Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had used all the remaining substitutes. He then immediately joined Carlisle United on loan to gain first-team experience. He made his professional debut on 29 August 2017 in an EFL Trophy match, and made his Football League debut for the club on 12 September in a match against Coventry City. In July 2018 he signed an extension to his contract with Liverpool, and joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until January 2019. In March 2019, George and his brother were attacked outside a bar in Liverpool. On 31 August 2019, he was loaned to Marine He returned to Liverpool in January 2020 on completion of his loan, having made 16 appearances for Marine. He was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Colchester United

On 28 August 2020, George signed for League Two club Colchester United on a two-year deal. He made his Colchester debut in their 2–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Portsmouth on 8 September. He made his league debut for the club as a substitute for Dean Gerken in Colchester's 1–0 home defeat to Scunthorpe United on 29 January 2021. On 3 May 2022, George was named the Colchester United Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season, also winning the CUSA Player of the Year Award.…

As of match played 7 September 2026

In March 2019, George and his brother were attacked outside a bar in Liverpool. The attacker fled the country, before being sentenced to 18 months in prison in April 2024.

St Mirren Scottish League Cup: 2025–26 Individual Colchester United Player of the Year: 2021–22