About Kenton Richardson
Born 1999. Kenton Richardson is a British association football player.
Kenton Terry Richardson (born 26 June 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Carlisle United.
Club career Richardson came through the youth team at Hartlepool United. He made his senior debut for Hartlepool as a substitute for Liam Donnelly in a 4–0 defeat to Mansfield Town on 11 February 2017. Richardson signed his first professional contract in March 2017 alongside three other Hartlepool players.
Following the expiration of his contract with Hartlepool, Richardson joined League One side Sunderland on a two-year deal, initially joining the club's under-23 side.
On 8 March 2021, Richardson joined National League side Notts County on loan until 5 April 2021. However, an injury meant that Richardson only played one game for County.
Richardson made his Sunderland debut on 5 October 2021 in an EFL Trophy win against Lincoln City.
Richardson joined National League North side Spennymoor Town on a 28 day loan deal on 12 November 2021. The loan deal was later extended until the end of the season.
After Sunderland's promotion to the Championship, it was announced in May 2022 that Richardson was one of 16 players released by the club. He made three appearances in total for the Black Cats – all in the EFL Trophy.
On 9 June 2022, Richardson signed for National League side Gateshead on a one-year deal. Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Richardson was named as Gateshead's new club captain.
In June 2026, he turned down a new contract at Gateshead and signed for fellow National League side Carlisle United on a free transfer.
International career In March 2023, Richardson received his first call up for the England C team for their game against Wales C.
Personal life Kenton's grandfather Fred Richardson was a professional footballer who played for Chelsea, Hartlepools United, Barnsley, Chester and West Brom. Richardson is a boyhood Sunderland fan.
Career statistics
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2016–17 League Two
2017–18 League One
2021–22 League One
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Who is Kenton Richardson?
English association football player
When was Kenton Richardson born?
Kenton Richardson was born on 26 June 1999 in Durham.
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Kenton Richardson is an association football player.
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Kenton Richardson is British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kenton Richardson. https://biography.guide/kenton-richardson/
MLA: "Kenton Richardson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kenton-richardson/.
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