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    Phoenix Patterson
    Personal information
    Full namePhoenix Maclaren Patterson[1]
    Date of birth (2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 25)
    Place of birthHigh Wycombe, England
    Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
    PositionForward
    Team information
    Current team
    		Stevenage
    Number44
    Youth career
    Wycombe Wanderers
    2016–2020Tottenham Hotspur
    2020–2021Watford
    Senior career*
    YearsTeamApps(Gls)
    2021–2022Waterford46(21)
    2023–2025Fleetwood Town91(6)
    2025–Stevenage19(1)
    International career
    2018Scotland U192(0)
    * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:39, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

    Phoenix Maclaren Patterson (born 1 September 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Stevenage.

    Born in England, he played for Scotland at youth international level.

    Club career

    [edit]

    Patterson was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and attended John Hampden Grammar School. While there he joined the academy at Wycombe Wanderers before moving to London to join the Tottenham Hotspur youth system.[3] Spurs released the player in July 2020.[4] In December 2020 Patterson joined Watford academy.[5]

    In 2021 he then moved to Irish club Waterford.[6][7][8][9][10] With Waterford he won the League of Ireland Player of the Month award for September 2021,[11][12] and the 2021 First Division Player of the Year award.[13][14] He also played for them in the 2021 play-offs.[15]

    It was announced in December 2022 that he would sign for EFL League One club Fleetwood Town in January 2023.[16][17][18] On 7 January 2023, Patterson made his first senior appearance in English football, as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup victory over Queens Park Rangers.[19]

    On 7 May 2025, the club announced it had activated a one-year extension for the player.[20] In June 2025, Patterson was sold to Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.[21]

    International career

    [edit]

    Patterson made two appearances for the Scotland under-19 team in 2018.[22]

    Personal life

    [edit]

    He was named after actor River Phoenix.[23] His mother is Filipina and his father is half English and Scottish.[24]

    Career statistics

    [edit]
    As of match played on 1 January 2026[25]
    Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
    ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
    DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Tottenham Hotspur2018–19Premier League0000001[a]111
    2019–20Premier League0000003[a]030
    Total0000004141
    Waterford2021LOI Premier Division15432—1[b]0196
    2022LOI First Division311732—5[b]33922
    Total46216400635828
    Fleetwood Town2022–23League One181200000201
    2023–24League One34220002[a]1383
    2024–25[26]League Two39310303[a]0463
    Total9165030511047
    Stevenage2025–26[27]League One19110104[a]3254
    Career total156281244020819040
    1. ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
    2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in League of Ireland promotion/relegation play-offs

    Honours

    [edit]

    Individual

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "EFL – Squad List 2020/21: Watford – Under 21 Contract Players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 141. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
    2. ^ "Phoenix Patterson Football Statistics | WhoScored.com". www.whoscored.com.
    3. ^ "Phoenix Patterson profile". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
    4. ^ "Player update". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 27 July 2020. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
    5. ^ "Official: Patterson Joins Academy". Watford F.C. 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
    6. ^ Dempsey, Andrew (12 May 2022). "Phoenix Patterson: The former Spurs starlet firing Waterford up the First Division". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    7. ^ "'We deserved it' Waterford star Phoenix Patterson eyes Extra.ie FAI Cup glory". 19 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    8. ^ "Phoenix Patterson helps Waterford take off in cup rout of non-league Kilnamanagh". independent. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    9. ^ Buttner, Paul (5 November 2021). "Phoenix Patterson ready to rise to the challenge as Shamrock Rovers visit RSC". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    10. ^ "Phoenix rises for Waterford". independent.
    11. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford's Phoenix Patterson wins September Player of the Month award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    12. ^ "Phoenix Patterson rises to win September award". 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.rte.ie.
    13. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford's Phoenix Patterson nominated for Player of the Year award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    14. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford FC player Phoenix Patterson wins First Division Player of the Year award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    15. ^ Cunneen, Andrew (26 October 2022). "Patterson leaves classy Waterford in play-off control". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.rte.ie.
    16. ^ "Town sign talented young forward Phoenix Patterson". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    17. ^ "Fleetwood sign striker Patterson from Waterford". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
    18. ^ Fallon, John (19 December 2022). "Phoenix Patterson seals move to Fleetwood from Waterford". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    19. ^ "Fleetwood Town vs Queens Park Rangers on 07 Jan 23". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 7 January 2023. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
    20. ^ "Fleetwood: New one-year deals for Finley Potter and Phoenix Patterson". BBC Sport. 7 May 2025. Archived from the original on 9 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
    21. ^ "Phoenix Patterson: Stevenage sign Fleetwood Town winger on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 20 June 2025. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
    22. ^ "Phoenix Patterson | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    23. ^ Fallon, John (21 October 2021). "Phoenix Patterson relishing chance to book Aviva Stadium date with Waterford". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
    24. ^ Fallon, John (14 October 2022). "Phoenix Patterson looking to fly where Troy Parrott soared". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
    25. ^ Phoenix Patterson at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
    26. ^ "Games played by Phoenix Patterson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
    27. ^ "Games played by Phoenix Patterson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
    28. ^ "Phoenix Patterson rises to win Player of the Month". 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phoenix_Patterson&oldid=1330652747"

      Phoenix Patterson
      Personal information
      Full namePhoenix Maclaren Patterson[1]
      Date of birth (2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 25)
      Place of birthHigh Wycombe, England
      Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
      PositionForward
      Team information
      Current team
      		Stevenage
      Number44
      Youth career
      Wycombe Wanderers
      2016–2020Tottenham Hotspur
      2020–2021Watford
      Senior career*
      YearsTeamApps(Gls)
      2021–2022Waterford46(21)
      2023–2025Fleetwood Town91(6)
      2025–Stevenage19(1)
      International career
      2018Scotland U192(0)
      * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:39, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

      Phoenix Maclaren Patterson (born 1 September 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Stevenage.

      Born in England, he played for Scotland at youth international level.

      Club career

      Patterson was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and attended John Hampden Grammar School. While there he joined the academy at Wycombe Wanderers before moving to London to join the Tottenham Hotspur youth system.[3] Spurs released the player in July 2020.[4] In December 2020 Patterson joined Watford academy.[5]

      In 2021 he then moved to Irish club Waterford.[6][7][8][9][10] With Waterford he won the League of Ireland Player of the Month award for September 2021,[11][12] and the 2021 First Division Player of the Year award.[13][14] He also played for them in the 2021 play-offs.[15]

      It was announced in December 2022 that he would sign for EFL League One club Fleetwood Town in January 2023.[16][17][18] On 7 January 2023, Patterson made his first senior appearance in English football, as a substitute in a 2–1 FA Cup victory over Queens Park Rangers.[19]

      On 7 May 2025, the club announced it had activated a one-year extension for the player.[20] In June 2025, Patterson was sold to Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.[21]

      International career

      Patterson made two appearances for the Scotland under-19 team in 2018.[22]

      Personal life

      He was named after actor River Phoenix.[23] His mother is Filipina and his father is half English and Scottish.[24]

      Career statistics

      As of match played on 1 January 2026[25]
      Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
      ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
      DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
      Tottenham Hotspur2018–19Premier League0000001[a]111
      2019–20Premier League0000003[a]030
      Total0000004141
      Waterford2021LOI Premier Division15432—1[b]0196
      2022LOI First Division311732—5[b]33922
      Total46216400635828
      Fleetwood Town2022–23League One181200000201
      2023–24League One34220002[a]1383
      2024–25[26]League Two39310303[a]0463
      Total9165030511047
      Stevenage2025–26[27]League One19110104[a]3254
      Career total156281244020819040
      1. ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
      2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in League of Ireland promotion/relegation play-offs

      Honours

      Individual

      References

      1. ^ "EFL – Squad List 2020/21: Watford – Under 21 Contract Players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 141. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 February 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
      2. ^ "Phoenix Patterson Football Statistics | WhoScored.com". www.whoscored.com.
      3. ^ "Phoenix Patterson profile". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
      4. ^ "Player update". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 27 July 2020. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
      5. ^ "Official: Patterson Joins Academy". Watford F.C. 1 December 2020. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
      6. ^ Dempsey, Andrew (12 May 2022). "Phoenix Patterson: The former Spurs starlet firing Waterford up the First Division". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      7. ^ "'We deserved it' Waterford star Phoenix Patterson eyes Extra.ie FAI Cup glory". 19 September 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      8. ^ "Phoenix Patterson helps Waterford take off in cup rout of non-league Kilnamanagh". independent. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      9. ^ Buttner, Paul (5 November 2021). "Phoenix Patterson ready to rise to the challenge as Shamrock Rovers visit RSC". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      10. ^ "Phoenix rises for Waterford". independent.
      11. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford's Phoenix Patterson wins September Player of the Month award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      12. ^ "Phoenix Patterson rises to win September award". 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.rte.ie.
      13. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford's Phoenix Patterson nominated for Player of the Year award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      14. ^ Byrne, Tom. "Waterford FC player Phoenix Patterson wins First Division Player of the Year award". www.waterfordlive.ie. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      15. ^ Cunneen, Andrew (26 October 2022). "Patterson leaves classy Waterford in play-off control". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.rte.ie.
      16. ^ "Town sign talented young forward Phoenix Patterson". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      17. ^ "Fleetwood sign striker Patterson from Waterford". Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
      18. ^ Fallon, John (19 December 2022). "Phoenix Patterson seals move to Fleetwood from Waterford". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      19. ^ "Fleetwood Town vs Queens Park Rangers on 07 Jan 23". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 7 January 2023. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
      20. ^ "Fleetwood: New one-year deals for Finley Potter and Phoenix Patterson". BBC Sport. 7 May 2025. Archived from the original on 9 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
      21. ^ "Phoenix Patterson: Stevenage sign Fleetwood Town winger on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 20 June 2025. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
      22. ^ "Phoenix Patterson | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      23. ^ Fallon, John (21 October 2021). "Phoenix Patterson relishing chance to book Aviva Stadium date with Waterford". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
      24. ^ Fallon, John (14 October 2022). "Phoenix Patterson looking to fly where Troy Parrott soared". Irish Examiner. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
      25. ^ Phoenix Patterson at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
      26. ^ "Games played by Phoenix Patterson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
      27. ^ "Games played by Phoenix Patterson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
      28. ^ "Phoenix Patterson rises to win Player of the Month". 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phoenix_Patterson&oldid=1330652747"