After launching our successful loan series with individuals between the sticks, come join me in this article as I list our picks on successful defender loans who impressed in the 24/25 season at numerous clubs within the EFL.
Jack Shepherd – Bradford City was on loan from Barnsley
Our first Bradford City addition to our list of successful defender loans is in the form of Jack Shepherd, the left-sided centre back, and occasionally in the heart of the defence played a vital part in the Bantams season in the 39 matches he appeared in throughout the season. Winning an outstanding 68.2% of his aerial duels, plus making 45 successful tackles, the on loan Barnsley defender had the ability to limit the ball from going towards the West Yorkshire outfit’s goal. As well as this, the 24-year-old’s impressive possession statistics supported Shepherd in standing out in his loan spell, and supported the team in earning promotion to League One during his spell by completing 12 successful dribbles in the 24/25 campaign.
Callum Doyle – Norwich City was on loan from Manchester City
Our second central defender, who holds a place on our list of successful defender loans, is Callum Doyle, who is ranked 1st with the most assists in Norwich’s statistics, with 7 assists, not only this within the 40 matches he appeared in throughout the season, he won 151 duels and successfully won 33 tackles the Manchester City man had played a crucial role in the Canaries defence with him limiting the damage of amount of goals conceded in the 24/25 season.
Tyler Bindon – Reading was on loan from Nottingham Forest
Our third addition to our list of successful defender loans is in the form of Tyler Bindon, who had played a pivotal part in The Royal’s defence in the 44 matches he played in throughout the 24/25 season. Winning a spectacular 71% of his aerial duels, alongside making 29 successful tackles, the on-loan Nottingham Forest defender had the capability of preventing the ball from going towards the Berkshire outfit’s goal. As well as this, the 20-year-old’s fantastic possession statistics helped Bindon impress on his loan spell and helped a struggling Reading side with ownership issues finish 7th just outside the playoffs, completing 11 successful dribbles in his time at Reading.
Tayo Adaramola – Bradford City was on loan from Crystal Palace
Our second Bradford City addition to our list of successful defender loans is in the form of left wing back Tayo Adaramola, who played a key role in the Bantams second half of the season with the 16 matches he played. Winning an exceptional 63.6% of his aerial duels and 75% of his tackles, the on loan Palace defender contributed to making a strong left side of the defence, which prevented the ball going towards the West Yorkshire outfit’s goal. As well as this, the 21-year-old’s brilliant possession statistics supported Adaramola in having City fans on the edge of their seats and the team gaining promotion to League One by completing 11 successful dribbles with his blistering pace down the left flank and having a 64.7% dribble success in the later end of the 24/25 campaign.
Shea Charles – Sheffield Wednesday was on loan from Southampton
Our final player on our list of defenders with successful loan spells is centre half Shea Charles, who played a big part in Sheffield Wednesday’s season with him playing in 43 matches during the campaign. Throughout the 24/25 season, Charles won 65 aerial duels as well as this he won 57 tackles which contributed to limiting the amount of goals conceded and the position Wednesday finished in. Additionally, the 21-year-old’s impressive possession stats helped him prove himself on loan and supported his side in maintaining possession by completing 28 successful dribbles during his loan spell at Wednesday.
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