# Tyler Blackwood

Tyler Blackwood (born 24 July 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Enfield Town.

## Club career
### Youth and college

Born in London, the former Northampton Town trainee moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Tampa. Blackwood played three seasons for the Spartans, scoring 24 goals and 8 assists in his 33 appearances. He did not see any action in his first collegiate season. Blackwood also received both the player of the year and offensive player of the year award two years running, breaking several records at the university.
Whilst at the University Of Tampa, Blackwood also took part in the summer PDL league for Orlando City U-23. He went on to score 15 goals in 14 games for the Lions, finishing #1 in the nation in goals.
For his final year of collegiate eligibility Blackwood transferred to nearby NCAA Division 1 school University of South Florida. Blackwood played 18 games for the Bulls, scoring 4 goals and making 3 assists.
Blackwood was overlooked for the 2015 MLS draft, and returned to England and earned a trial at Queens Park Rangers. He successfully impressed during his trial, and signed his first professional deal with QPR.

### Queens Park Rangers

After impressing during a trial, on 10 July 2015 Blackwood signed a one-year deal starting from 1 August 2015 with Queens Park Rangers. Blackwood scored six goals in total during his first spell with Rangers at the tail end of the previous 2014–15 season, before signing for the club, including a match-winning brace for the Under-21s at Crewe Alexandra and another double in a first team friendly with Norwich City.
On 12 August 2015 Blackwood made his professional debut in Queens Park Rangers 0–3 win over Yeovil Town in the first round of the 2015–16 Football League Cup as a substitute replacing Matt Phillips in the 70th minute at Huish Park.

#### Newport County (loan)

On 24 September 2015 Blackwood joined League Two club Newport County on a one-month loan. He made his debut for Newport on 26 September as a 60th-minute substitute in a match against Carlisle United. In the 68th minute Blackwood scored a headed goal and Newport went on to win the match 1–0.

### Arizona United

On March 18, 2016, it was announced that Blackwood would be joining USL Championship side Arizona United for the 2016 season.

### Sacramento Republic

On November 29, 2016, Blackwood signed with USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC for the 2017 season.

### Swope Park Rangers

In February 2018, Blackwood signed with Swope Park Rangers for the 2018 season.

### Return to Sacramento Republic

Blackwood returned to Sacramento for the 2019 season.

### St. Louis FC

On August 14, 2019, it was announced that Blackwood would join St. Louis FC for the remainder of the season.

### Oakland Roots SC

On March 11, 2021, Blackwood signed for USL Championship side Oakland Roots SC.

### Return to England

On 14 September 2023, Blackwood returned to England with Isthmian League Premier Division club Enfield Town.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 3 November 2015
Club statistics :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Queens Park Rangers | 2015–16 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2015–16 | League Two | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |