Arthur Parker (footballer, born 2006)

Arthur Parker
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-05-03) 3 May 2006
Place of birth England
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
Galway United (on loan from Swansea City)
Number 2
Youth career
2013–2022 Fulham
2022– Swansea City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Swansea City 0 (0)
2026–Galway United (loan) 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:25, 4 March 2026 (UTC)

Arthur Parker (born 3 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United on loan from Championship club Swansea City.

Parker played youth football with Fulham before starting his professional career with Swansea City. He would make his debut in 2025 before going on loan to Galway United.

Youth career

Parker joined Fulham at under-eight level and would spend 9 years at the club. In August 2022 Parker joined Swansea City after a successful trial.[1]

Career

On 12 August 2025 Parker made his debut for Swansea City coming on as a substitute against Crawley Town in the EFL Cup.[1]

On 23 January 2026 Parker joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United on loan for the first half of their 2026 season along with Swansea teammate Evan Watts.[2][3][4][5]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 March 2026[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Swansea City 2025–26 Championship 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Galway United (loan) 2026 LOI Premier Division 4 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0

Notes

  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, FAI Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup

References

  1. ^ a b "Arthur Parker | Swansea". Swansea City AFC. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Swansea City news: More transfer window business possible - Vitor Matos". BBC Sport. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Galway United are delighted to announce the signings of Evan Watts and Arthur Parker on loan from Swansea City". Galway United. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  4. ^ "New boys spark encouragement ahead of tricky Pats encounter". Galway Advertiser. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ Kenny, John (20 February 2026). "Stubborn Galway hold on for a point at Shelbourne". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Arthur Parker Stats | Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 February 2026.