Callum Perry

Callum Perry
Personal information
Full name Callum Perry
Date of birth (2005-10-05) October 5, 2005
Place of birth England
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Cambridge United
Number 3
Youth career
–2019 Birmingham City
2019–2024 Coventry City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Coventry City 0 (0)
2023–2024 → AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan)
2026 → Rochdale (loan) 25 (0)
2026– → Cambridge United (loan) 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:13, 27 August 2026 (UTC)

Callum Perry (born 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cambridge United, on loan from Coventry City.

Club career

Early life and Coventry City

Perry began his youth career with Birmingham City before joining the academy of Coventry City in 2019. He progressed through the club's youth system, becoming a regular for the under-18 and under-21 sides, and captained Coventry's under-21 team on several occasions.[1]

After impressing at academy level, Perry signed his first professional contract with Coventry City in the summer of 2024. During the 2025–26 season he was named in several first-team matchday squads and featured in pre-season fixtures under head coach Frank Lampard, including a friendly against Spanish side Real Betis.[2]

Loan to AFC Rushden & Diamonds

In December 2023, Perry joined AFC Rushden & Diamonds on loan to gain senior football experience. The spell marked his first involvement in men's football away from Coventry City.[3]

Loan to Rochdale

On 15 January 2026, Perry joined National League club Rochdale on an initial 28-day youth loan.[4]

The loan was subsequently extended and Perry established himself as a first-team regular. He made 25 appearances as Rochdale secured promotion back to the English Football League through the National League play-offs. Perry successfully converted a penalty in the play-off final shootout at Wembley Stadium as Rochdale defeated Boreham Wood to end a three-year absence from the Football League.[5]

Loan to Cambridge United

Following his successful spell with Rochdale, Perry signed a new long-term contract with Coventry City in June 2026.[6]

On 21 July 2026, he joined newly-promoted EFL League One club Cambridge United on a season-long loan. Cambridge manager Neil Harris described Perry as a versatile left-footed defender and stated that the club looked forward to helping his development.[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 25 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochdale (loan) 2025–26[8] National League 24000002[a]0260
Cambridge United (loan) 2024–25[9] League One 2000200040
Career total 260002020300
  1. ↑ Appearances in National League play-offs

References

  1. ↑ "Callum Perry Joins On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Callum Perry Joins On Loan". Rochdale A.F.C. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Loan Signing: Callum Perry". AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Callum Perry joins Rochdale on loan". Coventry City F.C. 15 January 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Cambridge sign Coventry defender Perry on loan". BBC Sport. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Cambridge sign Coventry defender Perry on loan". BBC Sport. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Callum Perry joins on loan". Cambridge United F.C. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Games played by Callum Perry in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Games played by Callum Perry in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
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