Fin Cartwright
English footballer
Finlay Cartwright (born 28 February 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town, on loan from EFL Championship side Middlesbrough.
Club career
Cartwright joined the youth academy of Middlesbrough at the age of 6, and worked his way up their youth categories. He made his senior and professional debut with Middlesbrough as a late substitute in a 3–2 EFL Cup win over Huddersfield Town on 8 August 2023. At 16 years and 161 days old, he was the second youngest debutant in the history of Middlesbrough in a competitive match.
On 1 September 2026, Cartwright joined EFL League Two club Grimsby Town on a season-long loan.
International career
Cartwright is a youth international for England, having been called up to the England U17s for a set of friendlies in September 2023.
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