George Frederick Cox (born 14 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
Career
Brighton & Hove Albion Cox began his career with Brighton & Hove Albion, undergoing heart surgery which nearly ended his career.
Northampton Town (loan) He moved on loan to Northampton Town on 7 January 2019 on a six-month deal. Cox made his Northampton debut in a League Two match against Carlisle where Northampton won 3–0 on 12 January 2019.
Fortuna Sittard On 2 September 2019, Cox signed with Dutch club Fortuna Sittard on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent move. He made his debut for the club on 15 September 2019, starting at left-back in a 3–2 Eredivisie loss to Twente. On 6 March 2020, the final matchday before the 2019–20 Eredivisie campaign was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands, Cox scored his first goal for Fortuna in a 1–1 league draw against PEC Zwolle.
On 6 July 2020, it was announced that Cox had signed permanently with Fortuna Sittard on a three-year deal, for a fee of €50,000.
Volendam In September 2023 he signed for Volendam.
Swindon Town On 30 August 2024, Cox signed for EFL League Two club Swindon Town. He broke his foot in January 2025.
On 9 May 2025, Swindon announced the player would be leaving in June when his contract expired.
Worthing In October 2025, Cox joined hometown club Worthing of the National League South.
On 2 October 2026, having yet to feature in the 2026–27 season due to injury, he departed the club by mutual consent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrighton & Hove Albion2018–19Premier League000000—002019–20Premier League000000—00Total0000000000Northampton Town (loan)2018–19League Two5000000050Fortuna Sittard (loan)2019–20Eredivisie21120——231Fortuna Sittard2020–21Eredivisie33520——3552021–22Eredivisie27212——2842022–23Eredivisie27010——280Total877420000919FC Volendam2023–24Eredivisie23010——240Swindon Town2024–25League Two262200010292Worthing2025–26National League South1410000001412026–27National League0000000000Total141000000141Career total1761192001018613
Honours Worthing National League South: 2025–26
References