Danny Philliskirk
Daniel Philliskirk (born 10 April 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Southport on loan from National League club AFC Fylde.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Philliskirk | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker/Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Southport (on loan from AFC Fylde) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 200?–2007 | Oldham Athletic | ||
| 2007–2010 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Oxford United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Sheffield United | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Oxford United (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2013 | Coventry City | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Oldham Athletic | 104 | (13) |
| 2016–2018 | Blackpool | 59 | (7) |
| 2018– | AFC Fylde | 179 | (11) |
| 2023– | → Southport (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | England U17 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:32, 24 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, he began his career as a junior with Oldham Athletic before moving to Chelsea. Having failed to break into the Chelsea side he spent time on loan at Oxford United before signing for Sheffield United. Having been on the fringes of first team football he was eventually released to allow him to join Coventry City on a short-term contract, before his return to Oldham. In January 2016, he signed for Blackpool on a 2+1⁄2-year deal with the club having an option to extend a further year.
Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers forward Tony Philliskirk who was the head of youth development at Oldham Athletic.