Freddie Potts (born 12 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge.
Career
West Ham United Joining West Ham United at the age of six, Potts signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2021. On 9 December 2021, Potts made his senior debut for West Ham in a 1–0 loss against Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Europa League, coming on as an 87th minute substitute for Andriy Yarmolenko.
On 7 June 2023, Potts was part of the squad in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final, against Fiorentina in Prague. West Ham won their first major trophy in 43 years with a 2–1 victory.
In July 2023, Potts joined League One club Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan. Manager Matt Bloomfield said of Potts, "he plays with real energy and athleticism in the middle of the park and will really suit the way we want to play". He made his Wycombe debut on 5 August in a 3–0 home defeat by Exeter City. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 away defeat to Charlton Athletic on 23 September. His volley levelled the score with Wycombe conceding two late goals.
At the end of the 2023–24 season, Potts was voted both the Supporters' Player of the Year and the Young Player of the Year by Wycombe Wanderers supporters.
On 27 August 2024, Potts joined Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal. He made his Portsmouth debut on 21 September in a 2–1 away defeat to Burnley.
On 22 August 2025, Potts made his Premier League debut, coming on as a half-time substitute for Jean-Clair Todibo in a 5–1 home defeat at the London Stadium to Chelsea. He made his first start for the club on 2 November 2025, in a 3–1 home win against Newcastle United.
Club Brugge Potts left West Ham and signed for Belgian club Club Brugge on a four year contract on 4 August 2026. He made his debut on 7 August 2026 during the 3–0 victory against Kortrijk. On 8 September, Freddie Potts made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 3-2 home loss to Aston Villa.
Personal life Potts is the son of former West Ham United player and current coach, Steve Potts and the brother of former Luton Town player Dan Potts.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Ham United U212021–22–10102022–23–20202025–26–1010West Ham United2021–22Premier League0000001000102022–23Premier League0000002000202023–24Premier League0000000000002025–26Premier League22030000000250Total22030003040320Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 2023–24League One36210200030422Portsmouth (loan) 2024–25Championship371100000— 381Club Brugge2026–27Pro League7000—10—80Career total1023502040701203 Notes
Honours West Ham United UEFA Europa Conference League: 2022–23
Wycombe Wanderers EFL Trophy runner-up: 2023–24
Individual Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Season: 2023–24
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