George Robert Lapslie (born 5 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bradford City.

Career

Charlton Athletic Lapslie first joined Charlton Athletic in 2009 and quickly progressed through the youth ranks. Lapslie appeared on the bench during Charlton's EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United in November 2016, however, he failed to feature in their 1–1 draw. On 29 August 2017, Lapslie scored on his professional debut against Crawley Town in an EFL Trophy tie.

Chelmsford City (loan) On 2 February 2018, Lapslie signed for Chelmsford City on a one-month loan. Lapslie returned to Charlton at the start of March having not made any appearances for Chelmsford.

Mansfield Town On 15 October 2020, Lapslie joined Mansfield Town on a season-long loan.

On 19 January 2021, Lapslie's loan move to Mansfield Town was made permanent for an undisclosed fee.

On 4 December 2021, Lapslie scored two goals away at Doncaster Rovers to send Mansfield into the third round of the FA Cup as Mansfield knocked Doncaster out 3–2.

Gillingham On 14 January 2023, Lapslie signed for EFL League Two side Gillingham. On 15 May 2024, the club put him on the transfer list.

Bradford City In December 2024 it was announced that Lapslie would join Bradford City on 1 January 2025, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Lapslie was named EFL League Two Player of the Month for March 2025 having been directly involved in six of his side's nine goals across the month. He provided the assist for the 96th minute winner on the last game of the season to secure promotion.

Personal life His older brother Tom Lapslie is also a professional footballer who plays for Chelmsford City. George attended St Martin's School in Brentwood, Essex where he showed his talent helping them to a National Cup semi-final.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic2016–17League One00000000002017–18League One10000041512018–19League One2703000213212019–20Championship1010010001112020–21League One2000202060Total401303082543Chelmsford City (loan)2017–18National League South0000000000Mansfield Town2020–21League Two2983100003292021–22League Two32432104Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and two appearances in the League Two play-offs14072022–23League Two255211041327Total861784208210423Gillingham2022–23League Two2230000002232023–24League Two3632010104032024–25League Two152001010172Total738202020798Bradford City2024–25League Two1340000001342025–26League One120102151202Total254102151336Career total224301449123527040

Honours Charlton Athletic EFL League One play-offs: 2019

Individual Charlton Athletic Young Player of the Year: 2018–19 EFL League Two Player of the Month: March 2025

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