History of Freddie Woodman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 28, 2025

Frederick John Woodman, known as Freddie Woodman, is a professional English footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Preston North End in the EFL Championship. His career is centered around his role as a goalkeeper in professional football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Joined Newcastle United

In 2013, Freddie Woodman joined Newcastle United, where his father Andy was the goalkeeping coach.

2013: Moved to Newcastle United Academy

In 2013, Freddie Woodman moved to the academy setup at Newcastle United.

September 2014: Loan to Hartlepool United

In September 2014, Freddie Woodman was sent on a month-long loan to Hartlepool United.

2014: UEFA European Under-17 Championship Win

In 2014, Freddie Woodman won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship with England, conceding two goals in 4 games and saving a penalty in the final of the tournament against the Netherlands.

July 2015: Loan to Crawley Town

On July 29, 2015, Freddie Woodman was sent on loan to Crawley Town for half of the 2015-16 season.

August 2015: Crawley Town Debut

On August 8, 2015, Freddie Woodman made his debut for Crawley Town in a 1-1 draw against Oxford United.

October 2015: Recalled from Crawley Town Loan

In October 2015, Newcastle recalled Freddie Woodman from his loan at Crawley Town due to an injury to Tim Krul.

October 2016: Under-21 Debut

On October 6, 2016, Freddie Woodman made his debut at Under-21 level against Kazakhstan, keeping a clean sheet.

2016: UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2016, Freddie Woodman was a member of the England squad for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, starting in the semi-final defeat against Italy.

January 2017: Loan to Kilmarnock

In January 2017, Freddie Woodman moved on loan to Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.

2017: Clubs interested after U-20 World Cup success

After his success with the England under-20 team in 2017, various clubs were interested in Freddie Woodman.

2017: FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Glove

In 2017, Freddie Woodman was selected in the England U20 squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he won the Golden Glove Award and saved a penalty in the final against Venezuela.

2017: FIFA U-20 World Cup win and Golden Glove Award

In 2017, Freddie Woodman won the FIFA U-20 World Cup with England and received the Golden Glove award as the tournament's best goalkeeper.

January 2018: Loan to Aberdeen

On January 31, 2018, Freddie Woodman was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen for the remainder of the season.

January 2018: Newcastle Debut

On January 6, 2018, Freddie Woodman made his debut for Newcastle United.

2018: Demoted at Newcastle

In the summer of 2018, after the permanent signing of Martin Dúbravka, Freddie Woodman was demoted to fourth-choice goalkeeper at Newcastle.

August 2019: Loan to Swansea City

On August 1, 2019, Freddie Woodman moved on loan to Championship club Swansea City.

August 2020: Return to Swansea City on Loan

On August 16, 2020, Freddie Woodman moved back on loan to Swansea for the 2020-21 season.

2021: Starting Goalkeeper for Newcastle

In 2021, Freddie Woodman began the season as Newcastle's number one goalkeeper due to injuries to other players, but was later benched due to errors.

2021: Loan to AFC Bournemouth

In January 2022, Freddie Woodman joined EFL Championship club AFC Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

January 2022: Loan to AFC Bournemouth

On January 31, 2022, Freddie Woodman joined EFL Championship club AFC Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

June 2022: Signed by Preston North End

In June 2022, Freddie Woodman was signed by EFL Championship club Preston North End on a three-year deal and won the Preston North End Player of the Year Award in his first season.