Jump to content

Draft:Dylan Moody

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dylan Moody
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 (age 17)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Southampton
Youth career
Years Team
2016– Southampton

Dylan Moody (born 11 March 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League side Southampton. He is the son of English rugby union player Lewis Moody.[1]

Early life

[edit]

He joined the Southampton Academy having been linked to the club through their development centre in Bath, Somerset from the age of eight years-old.[2]

Club career

[edit]

After progression through the age-group sides at Southampton, he made his debut for their under-18 side during the 2023-24 season, making 13 appearances across all competitions. He also trained with the first team squad on occasion during the season. He signed a scholarship contract with the club in July 2024.[3][4]

International career

[edit]

In 2023, he made his debut for England U16 at the Val-de-Marne Tournament.[5]

Personal life

[edit]

He is the son of English former rugby union player Lewis Moody.[6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ https://uk.soccerway.com/players/dylan-moody/747242/
  2. ^ "2003 Rugby World Cup-winners son signs contract with Southampton". Ruck.co.uk. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Southampton confirm 2024/25 scholars intake as players sign deals". Daily Echo. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Lewis Moody's teenage son is impressing in a very different sport to his Dad". Ruck. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Moody Jnr wins first cap… in soccer". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  6. ^ "2003 Rugby World Cup Star's Son Could Be on the Verge of a Premier League Debut". Ruck. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.