Will Fish

William Thomas Fish (born 17 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Cardiff City.

A graduate of Manchester United's youth system, Fish made his first-team debut for the club in a Premier League game in May 2021. He had a loan spell at Stockport County during the 2021–22 season, and was loaned twice to Hibernian.

Fish has represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

Club career Fish made his professional debut for Manchester United on 23 May 2021 in their final game of the 2020–21 Premier League season against Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming on as a substitute for Daniel James in a 2–1 win.

On 23 July 2021, Stockport County signed Fish on a season-long loan. On 7 January 2022, Manchester United announced that he had been recalled from Stockport.

On 1 September 2022, Fish joined Hibernian on a season-long loan. He made his debut for Hibernian in a 1–0 defeat to Dundee United on 11 October 2022. Fish played regularly for Hibs during the second half of the 2022–23 season. After playing for Manchester United in pre-season matches during July 2023, Fish rejoined Hibernian on loan for the 2023–24 season.

On 23 August 2024, Fish left Manchester United and joined EFL Championship club Cardiff City on a four-year deal. He scored his first goal for The Bluebirds on 28 October 2025, the winner in a 2–1 victory at Wrexham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

International career Fish has played youth international football for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels.

In October 2019, Fish scored for the England under-17 team in a defeat against Germany.

On 2 September 2021, Fish made his debut for the England under-19 team during a 2–0 victory over Italy at St. George's Park.

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