Patrick James Bamford

Patrick James Bamford

Patrick Bamford attacks space with intelligent movement, making runs beyond the line and finishing chances. Patrick Bamford rose from Chelsea's academy to become a Leeds focal point, then joined Sheffield United. He boosts pressure with relentless pressing. A turning point arrived in 2020-21 as Bamford netted 17 league goals and sparked Leeds' return to the top flight, and he earned the Championship Player of the Year in 2014-15. England debut came against Andorra on his 28th birthday. At Sheffield United in 2025-26, Bamford returned to form with a knack for link-up play and knock-downs that feed runners. Bamford's role remains a mobile center-forward who presses and creates space for teammates. He still attacks the back post and gets shots off quickly.

Xtra rating
1704
Global rank
2645
Updated: 2 May 2026
Country of Birth
England
Preferred Foot
Left-footed
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
N/A
Date of Birth
5 September 1993
Position
Centre-Forward
Shoes
adidas X 15.1
Wage
N/A

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season Matches Minutes Goals Assists G/90 A/90
2025 25 1642 12 1 0.66 0.05
2024 18 329 0 0 0 0
2023 36 1592 8 1 0.45 0.06
2022 31 1675 6 4 0.32 0.21
2021 10 580 2 3 0.31 0.47
2020 39 3131 17 7 0.49 0.2
2019 46 3550 16 2 0.41 0.05
2018 23 1449 9 2 0.56 0.12
2017 39 2080 11 0 0.48 0
2016 14 315 1 0 0.29 0
2015 13 355 0 0 0 0
2014 48 3418 20 0 0.53 0
2013 53 3859 25 0 0.58 0
2012 3 158 0 0 0 0
2011 2 11 0 0 0 0

Form - Last 10 games

Strengths Analysis <:season:> 2025

Role: Attacker
Top attributes (percentile)

    Xtra rating history

    Last rating points (most recent matches).

    Recent Matches

    Derby
    1 - 2
    02 May 2026
    ⏱ 92’ ⚽ 0 A 1 ★ 6.7
    Sheffield Utd
    Derby
    Sheffield Utd
    Championship
    Sheffield Utd
    2 - 3
    25 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 87’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.3
    Preston
    Sheffield Utd
    Preston
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
    Sheffield Utd
    1 - 3
    22 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 93’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    Blackburn
    Sheffield Utd
    Blackburn
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
    Watford
    0 - 2
    18 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 96’ ⚽ 2 A 0 ★ 8.2
    Sheffield Utd
    Watford
    Sheffield Utd
    Championship - Vicarage Road, Watford, England
    Sheffield Utd
    2 - 1
    11 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 92’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.5
    Hull City
    Sheffield Utd
    Hull City
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
    Bristol City
    1 - 0
    06 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 89’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 5.9
    Sheffield Utd
    Bristol City
    Sheffield Utd
    Championship - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, England
    Sheffield Utd
    3 - 3
    03 Apr 2026
    ⏱ 89’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.7
    Swansea
    Sheffield Utd
    Swansea
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
    Sheffield Utd
    1 - 2
    21 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 87’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 5.3
    Wrexham
    Sheffield Utd
    Wrexham
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
    Birmingham
    1 - 1
    14 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 71’ ⚽ 1 A 0 ★ 7.7
    Sheffield Utd
    Birmingham
    Sheffield Utd
    Championship - St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, England
    Sheffield Utd
    1 - 1
    07 Mar 2026
    ⏱ 45’ ⚽ 0 A 0 ★ 6.3
    West Brom
    Sheffield Utd
    West Brom
    Championship - Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England

    Teams

    Sheffield Utd
    Years: 2025
    England
    Years: 2020
    Leeds
    Years: 2018-2024
    Crystal Palace
    Years: 2015
    England U21
    Years: 2015
    Middlesbrough
    Years: 2014, 2016-2017
    Milton Keynes Dons
    Years: 2012-2013
    England U19
    Years: 2012
    Nottingham Forest
    Years: 2011
    Chelsea
    Years: []
    Norwich
    Years: []
    Derby
    Years: []
    Leeds United U21
    Years: []
    Leeds United U23
    Years: []
    Burnley
    Years: []

    Transfers

    12 Nov 2025
    Free agent
    Leeds
    Sheffield Utd
    28 Aug 2025
    Free agent
    Leeds
    Sheffield Utd
    31 Jul 2018
    € 11.1M
    Middlesbrough
    Leeds
    18 Jan 2017
    € 12M
    Chelsea
    Middlesbrough
    14 Jan 2017
    N/A
    Burnley
    Chelsea
    30 Aug 2016
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Burnley
    01 Jun 2016
    N/A
    Norwich
    Chelsea
    30 Jan 2016
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Norwich
    21 Jul 2015
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Crystal Palace
    30 Aug 2014
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Middlesbrough
    01 Jul 2014
    N/A
    Derby
    Chelsea
    06 Jan 2014
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Derby
    05 Jan 2014
    N/A
    Milton Keynes Dons
    Chelsea
    31 Jan 2013
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Milton Keynes Dons
    22 Nov 2012
    Loan
    Chelsea
    Milton Keynes Dons
    31 Jan 2012
    € 2M
    Nottingham Forest
    Chelsea

    Injuries & Sidelined

    Hamstring
    …
    From: 02 Jan 2025 To: 07 Mar 2025 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 31 Oct 2024 To: 05 Nov 2024 Team
    Hamstring
    …
    From: 18 Aug 2024 To: 17 Sep 2024 Team
    Knee Injury
    …
    From: 23 Apr 2024 To: 30 Jun 2024 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 14 Feb 2024 To: 22 Feb 2024 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 22 May 2023 To: 30 Jun 2023 Team
    Calf/Shin Injury
    …
    From: 10 Apr 2023 To: 21 Apr 2023 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 04 Mar 2023 To: 10 Mar 2023 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 11 Nov 2022 To: 12 Jan 2023 Team
    Groin Injury
    …
    From: 19 Aug 2022 To: 29 Aug 2022 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 19 Mar 2022 To: 30 Jun 2022 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 09 Dec 2021 To: 04 Mar 2022 Team
    Ankle/Foot Injury
    …
    From: 18 Sep 2021 To: 04 Dec 2021 Team
    Calf/Shin Injury
    …
    From: 21 Mar 2021 To: 02 Apr 2021 Team
    Hip/Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 14 Mar 2021 To: 18 Mar 2021 Team
    Thigh Injury
    …
    From: 01 Feb 2021 To: 03 Feb 2021 Team
    Illness
    …
    From: 06 Jan 2017 To: 18 Jan 2017 Team
    Knock
    …
    From: 27 Dec 2015 To: 27 Dec 2015 Team
    No injury records for this player.

    Honors

    P. Bamford
    × 1
    Won in: 2019-2020