George Lapslie

Summary

George Robert Lapslie (born 5 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gillingham of League Two.[2]

George Lapslie
Lapslie (wearing number 49) warming up for Gillingham in 2023
Personal information
Full name George Robert Lapslie[1]
Date of birth (1997-09-05) 5 September 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Waltham Forest, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Gillingham
Number 7
Youth career
2009–2016 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2021 Charlton Athletic 40 (1)
2018Chelmsford City (loan) 0 (0)
2020–2021Mansfield Town (loan) 17 (5)
2021–2023 Mansfield Town 69 (12)
2023– Gillingham 44 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Charlton Athletic edit

Lapslie first joined Charlton Athletic in 2009 and quickly progressed through the youth ranks.[3] Lapslie appeared on the bench during Charlton's EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United in November 2016, however, he failed to feature in their 1–1 draw.[4] On 29 August 2017, Lapslie scored on his professional debut against Crawley Town in an EFL Trophy tie.[5]

Chelmsford City (loan) edit

On 2 February 2018, Lapslie signed for Chelmsford City on a one-month loan.[6] Lapslie returned to Charlton at the start of March having not made any appearances for Chelmsford.

Mansfield Town edit

On 15 October 2020, Lapslie joined Mansfield Town on a season-long loan.[7]

On 19 January 2021, Lapslie's loan move to Mansfield Town was made permanent for an undisclosed fee.[8]

On 4 December 2021, Lapslie scored two goals away at Doncaster Rovers to send Mansfield into the third round of the FA Cup as Mansfield knocked Doncaster out 3–2. [9]

Gillingham edit

On 14 January 2023, Lapslie signed for EFL League Two side Gillingham.[10]

Personal life edit

His older brother Tom Lapslie is also a professional footballer who plays for Torquay United. George attended St Martin’s School in Brentwood, Essex where he showed his talent helping them to a National Cup semi-final.[11]

Career statistics edit

As of match played 13 January 2024 [12]
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Charlton Athletic 2016–17 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017–18 League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 4[a] 1 5 1
2018–19 League One 27 0 3 0 0 0 2[a] 1 32 1
2019–20 Championship 10 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 1
2020–21 League One 2 0 0 0 2 0 2[a] 0 6 0
Total 40 1 3 0 3 0 8 2 54 3
Chelmsford City (loan) 2017–18 National League South 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mansfield Town 2020–21 League Two 29 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 32 9
2021–22 League Two 32 4 3 2 1 0 4[b] 1 40 7
2022–23 League Two 25 5 2 1 1 0 4[a] 1 32 7
Total 86 17 8 4 2 0 8 2 104 23
Gillingham 2022–23 League Two 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 3
2023–24 League Two 22 1 2 0 1 0 1[a] 0 26 1
Total 44 4 2 0 1 0 1 0 48 4
Career total 170 22 13 4 6 0 17 4 206 30
  1. ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Two appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in League Two play-offs

Honours edit

Charlton Athletic

Individual

References edit

  1. ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2016-17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Stags strengthen midfield with new signing".
  3. ^ "George Lapslie "buzzing" after first senior Charlton Athletic goal – and admits future ambition is to skipper boyhood club". South London Press & Mercury. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Colchester United vs. Charlton Athletic". Soccerway. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Crawley Town vs. Charlton Athletic". Soccerway. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  6. ^ "City add midfielder to ranks". Chelmsford City F.C. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  7. ^ "George Lapslie joins Mansfield Town on season-long loan". Charlton Athletic. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  8. ^ "DONE DEAL: George Lapslie completes permanent transfer to Mansfield Town". Charlton Athletic. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Doncaster 2-3 Mansfield". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Gills capture signing of George Lapslie". Gillingham FC. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Charlton's goalscoring supporter: five facts about George Lapslie". Charlton Athletic FC. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  12. ^ "G. Lapslie". Soccerway. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  13. ^ Law, James (26 May 2019). "Charlton Athletic 2–1 Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  14. ^ "Lapslie: "It's the bare minimum for me, I'll always give 100 per cent and I'll always run."". Charlton Athleitc Official Website. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2019.

External links edit

  • George Lapslie at Soccerbase