Rhys Sharpe
Rhys Sharpe (born 17 October 1994) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for National League North side Kettering Town, where he plays as a defender. Playing career. Derby County. Born in Nottingham, Sharpe was a Derby County youth graduate and in April 2013, Sharpe signed his first professional contract on a two-year after he completed his two-year scholarship programmes. On 13 March 2015 he was loaned to League Two side Shrewsbury Town on a month's youth loan. Four days later Sharpe made his professional debut, starting in a 4–1 away win against Morecambe, with  the loan later extended until the end of the season. At the end of the season, Sharpe returned to his parent club, and was released. Notts County. He joined Notts County on a two-year contract on 2 June 2015. He was released by mutual consent on 12 August 2016. Swindon Town. On 6 December 2016, Sharpe joined League One side Swindon Town on a short-term deal. After appearing once in the EFL Trophy, Sharpe was released at the end of his contract in January 2017. Matlock Town. On 9 March 2017, Sharpe joined Northern Premier League Premier Division  side Matlock Town. Tamworth. Rhys signed for National League North side Tamworth on 2 February 2018, having spent a period on trial with the club at the beginning if the season, but an injury scuppered any chance of the player earning a contract. Following some impressive performances, Sharpe signed an extension to his contract on 1 March 2018. Nuneaton Borough. Sharpe signed for National League North side Nuneaton Borough on 4 January 2019, on a six-month deal. International career. Northern Ireland U21. Sharpe was called up by Northern Ireland national under-20 football team in July 2013, and made his  debut against Denmark, before making two more appearances against USA and Mexico. In October 2013, Sharpe was called by Northern Ireland U21. Sharpe made his national team debut, playing 90 minutes, in a 1–0 loss against Belgium U21.