Cameron Pearce Norman (born 12 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Newport County.
Club career Norwich City Born in Norwich, Norman joined Norwich City at the age of 10 and was promoted to the under-18 squad as a scholar two years later. A key figure during their FA Youth Cup campaign in 2013, in which Norwich beat Chelsea to win the competition for the first time in 30 years, Norman went on to sign his first professional contract in May 2014.
On 29 October 2015, Norman joined National League side Woking on a one-month loan deal and made his professional debut during their 1–0 away defeat against Kidderminster Harriers two days later. Following several loan extensions, Norman became a regular in Woking's starting eleven and scored his first goal for the club during their emphatic 2–1 away victory over Forest Green Rovers, which ended Forest Green's hopes of an automatic promotion place.
On 10 June 2016, following his return from Woking, it was announced that Norman would leave Norwich at the expiration of his current deal.
Non-League Following his release from Norwich, Norman had spells at Norwich United, Concord Rangers and Needham Market, before joining Southern League Premier Division side King's Lynn Town in August 2017. On the opening day of the season, he made his debut during their 2–0 home victory over Gosport Borough, playing the full 90 minutes. Following an impressive start to the season, his form attracted the interest of many National League and Football League sides. Following an impressive debut season with King's Lynn, in which Norman had featured fifty-one times, scoring seven goals, it was announced that he would leave the club in May 2018.
Oxford United On 18 May 2018, following his departure from King's Lynn, Norman made the move to League One side Oxford United. He made his debut in a first-round EFL Cup win over Coventry City on 14 August and his league debut in a home defeat to Accrington Stanley a week later.
Walsall Norman transferred to Walsall for an undisclosed fee during the January 2019 transfer window. He scored his first goal for Walsall when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against Forest Green Rovers on 12 November 2019.
Newport County On 4 June 2021, he signed a two-year deal with Newport County. He made his debut for Newport on 7 August 2021 in the starting line-up for the 1–0 League Two win against Oldham Athletic.Newport debut Norman scored his first goal for Newport on 25 January 2022 in the 1–0 League Two win against Leyton Orient.Norman first Newport goal In May 2022 Norman was selected as Newport County Player of the Year for the 2021–22 season and again in May 2023 as Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season.Norman player of the Year In June 2023 Norman announced he had left Newport County after rejecting Newport's offer to extend his contract beyond the 2022-23 season.Norman leaves Newport
Milton Keynes Dons On 16 June 2023, Norman signed for newly-relegated League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on a free transfer effective from 1 July 2023. He made his debut for the club in the opening game of the 2023–24 season on 5 August 2023, in a 5–3 away win over Wrexham.
Tranmere Rovers On 27 June 2024, Norman agreed to join Tranmere Rovers on a two-year deal, officially joining the club following the expiry of his contract with Milton Keynes Dons on 1 July 2024. On 12 May 2026, the club announced he would be leaving in the summer once his contract expired.
Return to Newport County On 24 June 2026, Norman agreed to return to League Two club Newport County on a free transfer effective from 1 July 2026.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorwich City2015–16Premier League000000—00Woking (loan)2015–16National League27100—4Appearance(s) in FA Trophy0311Concord Rangers2016–17National League South121——00121King's Lynn Town2017–18SL Premier Division45322—4One appearance and one goal in Southern League Cup, one appearance in FA Trophy, two appearances and one goal in Southern League Premier Division play-offs2517Oxford United2018–19League One7020201Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy0120Walsall2018–19League One90———902019–20League Two1801010412412020–21League Two350101020390Total620202061721Newport County2021–22League Two4611000004712022–23League Two465203020535Total9263030201006Milton Keynes Dons2023–24League Two40010101One appearance in the 2023–24 EFL League Two play-offs0430Tranmere Rovers2024–26 League Two4131020304732025–26 League Two383101030433Total796203060906Newport County2026–27League Two90001000100Career total37317122112024343122
Honours Individual Newport County Player of the Year: 2021–22, 2022–23
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