Mitchell Charles Alan Walker (born 24 September 1991 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English professional footballer who plays for Dover Athletic as a goalkeeper.
Early career Walker started out as an under 9's goalkeeper at Crawley Down before switching to Three Bridges, from where he was signed by Brighton & Hove Albion after a trial.Match day Programme, Crawley Down v Whitehawk, Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Final, 12 May 2012 He signed pro forms for the Albion in August 2009 while still a second year scholar, playing regularly in the reserves.Match day programme, Brighton & Hove Albion v Eastbourne Borough, Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Final, 16 July 2011
Career Walker made his professional debut for Brighton & Hove Albion on the last day of the 2009–10 season starting in the 1–0 victory over Yeovil Town at the Withdean Stadium.
During January 2011, Walker signed on loan with Conference South side Welling United. On 1 March 2012, Walker joined Eastbourne Borough for a second loan spell.
Walker spent seven years at Dover Athletic before joining Aldershot Town in the summer of 2019. He went on to feature 93 times for the Hampshire-based side before leaving in July 2022, following a serious knee injury.The Non-League Paper, 3 September 2023, p7
On 1 December 2022, Walker signed for Tonbridge Angels, initially as the goalkeeper coach as he was out injured. Walker joined Whitehawk for the start of the 2023-24 season.
On 25 May 2024, Walker returned to Dover Athletic following their relegation to the Isthmian League Premier Division. On 31 August 2024, Walker scored a first career goal as the wind carried his long free-kick over the Sittingbourne goalkeeper.
On Saturday 31 August 2024 Walker scored a goal direct from a free kick away to Sittingbourne FC in the 1st Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Dover would score two in two minutes of injury time to draw this match and take this to a replay.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrighton & Hove Albion2009–10League One1000000010Eastbourne Borough (loan)2009–10Conference Premier1000—0010Welling United (loan)2010–11Conference South6000—0060Eastbourne Borough (loan)2011–12Conference South12000—00120Dover Athletic2012–13Conference South39020—5Two appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs04602013–14Conference South42050—8Five appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs05502014–15Conference Premier20000—1Appearance(s) in FA Trophy02102015–16National League34020—4Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in National League play-offs04002016–17National League16030—001902017–18National League46020—305102018–19National League36020—10390Total2330160—2202710Aldershot Town2019–20National League39010—104102020–21National League28010—303202021–22National League18010—10200Total85030—50930Whitehawk2023–24Isthmian League Premier Division42040—90550Dover Athletic2024-25Isthmian League Premier Division19021202312025-26National League South4401020470Career total4430251004005091
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