Christian Anthony Norton (born 21 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. Born in England, he has represented Wales at under-19 and under-21 levels.
Career Stoke City Norton began his career at Southampton and made his senior debut with the under-23 team on 9 October 2018 in the EFL Trophy against Cambridge United. He was released at the end of the 2019–20 season. Norton went on trial at Stoke City in October 2020 and joined their U23 squad in November 2020. Norton made his English Football League debut on 16 March 2021 in a 0–0 draw against Cardiff City. He was give his first start by Michael O'Neill on 17 April against Preston North End.
On 31 August 2021, Norton joined EFL League One side Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2022. Norton made 14 appearances for the Robins before returning to Stoke. He was released by Stoke at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Cheltenham Town On 12 August 2022, Norton signed a one-year contract with Cheltenham Town. He was released after one season with the club.
Chester On 9 November 2023, Norton joined Chester of the National League North.
International career He was selected for the Wales under-21 squad for the friendly match against Republic of Ireland on 25 March 2021.Wales U21 squad
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthampton U212018–19————10102019–20————2020Total———3030Stoke City2020–21Championship60000000602021–22Championship0000200020Total6000200080Cheltenham Town (loan)2021–22EFL League One90300020140Cheltenham Town2022–23EFL League One230100060300Total320400080440Chester2023–24National League North19200—10202Bala Town2024–25Cymru Premier6100100071Career total6334030120823
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