Michael Proctor is a former English professional footballer who played as a striker. He's now the first-team coach at Sunderland, marking a transition from player to coaching roles within the sport. His career involved playing professionally, followed by a move into coaching, highlighting his continued involvement in football.
Michael Anthony Proctor was born in October 1980. He is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker.
In October 1997, Michael Proctor signed a professional contract with Sunderland after progressing through their youth system.
On November 11, 1998, Michael Proctor made his first-team debut for Sunderland against Everton in the League Cup. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.
In 2000, Michael Proctor was loaned to Danish side Hvidovre to recuperate from a cruciate ligament injury.
In March 2001, Michael Proctor joined Halifax Town on loan and debuted against Cheltenham Town, scoring in a 4–2 win. He scored four goals in 12 appearances during this spell.
In August 2002, Michael Proctor joined Bradford City on loan, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Ipswich Town in a 2-1 victory.
On December 15, 2002, Michael Proctor scored the winning goal for Sunderland in their 2–1 win over Liverpool.
In 2003, while playing for Sunderland, Michael Proctor scored two own goals within five minutes during a 3–1 defeat to Charlton Athletic.
In February 2004, Michael Proctor left Sunderland and joined Rotherham United in a swap deal for Darren Byfield.
In February 2005, Michael Proctor joined Swindon Town on a month's loan deal, later returning to Rotherham in March when Swindon could not afford to extend the loan.
In July 2005, Michael Proctor moved to Hartlepool United on a free transfer.
In March 2007, Michael Proctor joined League Two club Wrexham on a month's loan.
In May 2007, Michael Proctor was released by Hartlepool and confirmed a permanent move to Wrexham.
In May 2008, Michael Proctor was transfer listed by Wrexham following the club's relegation, despite being the club's top scorer.
In the summer of 2009, after talks with manager Dean Saunders, Michael Proctor left Wrexham by mutual consent.
From the start of the 2014–15 season, Michael Proctor began working as a co-host for Sun FM's Into The Light football show, discussing Sunderland with Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker.
In July 2022, Michael Proctor moved from his coaching role in Sunderland's academy to join the first-team coaching staff.
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