Shamal Tyrell George (born 6 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bromley.
Career
Liverpool Born in Birkenhead, George signed for Liverpool in 2009 after playing for Manor. He joined Liverpool's first team in the summer of 2016 for pre-season, appearing out of position as a striker in a friendly match against Huddersfield Town, after Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had used all the remaining substitutes.
He then immediately joined Carlisle United on loan to gain first-team experience. He made his professional debut on 29 August 2017 in an EFL Trophy match, and made his Football League debut for the club on 12 September in a match against Coventry City.
In July 2018 he signed an extension to his contract with Liverpool, and joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until January 2019. In March 2019, George and his brother were attacked outside a bar in Liverpool.
On 31 August 2019, he was loaned to Marine He returned to Liverpool in January 2020 on completion of his loan, having made 16 appearances for Marine.
He was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2019–20 season.
Colchester United On 28 August 2020, George signed for League Two club Colchester United on a two-year deal. He made his Colchester debut in their 2–0 EFL Trophy defeat to Portsmouth on 8 September. He made his league debut for the club as a substitute for Dean Gerken in Colchester's 1–0 home defeat to Scunthorpe United on 29 January 2021. On 3 May 2022, George was named the Colchester United Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season, also winning the CUSA Player of the Year Award. The club exercised a contract extension for George in May 2022.
Livingston On 23 July 2022, George signed for Scottish Premiership side Livingston for an undisclosed fee, and was introduced to Livingston fans ahead of their Scottish League Cup match against Kelty Hearts the same day.
Wycombe Wanderers On 30 August 2024, George signed for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers after a release clause was met.
St. Mirren On 24 July 2025, George joined Scottish Premiership club St Mirren on a season-long loan deal. He won the first trophy of his career when he helped the Buddies defeat Celtic 3-1 in the Scottish League Cup final on 14 December.
Bromley In July 2026 he signed for Bromley.
Personal life In March 2019, George and his brother were attacked outside a bar in Liverpool. The attacker fled the country, before being sentenced to 18 months in prison in April 2024.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLiverpool2017–18Premier League00000000002018–19Premier League00000000002019–20Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Carlisle United (loan)2017–18League Two4000003070Tranmere Rovers (loan)2018–19League Two0000102030Marine (loan)2019–20Northern Premier League13010–10150Colchester United2020–21League Two1500000301802021–22League Two300101000320Total450101030500Livingston2022–23Scottish Premiership3202010–3502023–24Scottish Premiership3201050–3802024–25Scottish Championship3000400070Total6703010000800Wycombe Wanderers2024–25League One00300020502025–26League One0000000000Total0030002050St Mirren (loan)2025–26Scottish Premiership3303050–410Bromley2026–27League One5000100060Career total16601101801102070
Honours St Mirren Scottish League Cup: 2025–26
Individual Colchester United Player of the Year: 2021–22
References