Sonny Finch (born 5 August 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Grimsby Town.
Club career Middlesbrough Finch signed his first professional contract with Middlesbrough shortly after his seventeenth birthday, in August 2022. He had been with the club since under-13 level. He had travelled with the first team squad for pre-season training in Portugal and impressed.
Finch made his professional club debut in the EFL Cup starting in a 1–0 defeat at home at the Riverside Stadium to Barnsley on 10 August 2022.
On 30 August 2024, Finch joined EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 2 August 2024 as a 61st-minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat away to Salford City, however was later substituted himself in second-half added time due to injury. Whilst on loan, Finch scored his first senior professional goal on 1 October 2024, in a 5–1 away win over Harrogate Town. South Shields On 13 January 2026, Finch joined National League North club South Shields on loan for the remainder of the season. On 27 March 2026, he joined the club permanently on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Grimsby Town On 24 August 2026, it was announced that Finch had signed for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town, on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
International career In October 2021 Finch represented the England Under-17 team in qualifiers.
On 22 March 2023, Finch made his England U18 debut during a 2–1 win over Croatia in Medulin.
Personal life He is the son of former Darlington goalkeeper Keith Finch. He is a fan of Sunderland AFC.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMiddlesbrough2022–23Championship20001000302023–24Championship10000000102024–25Championship0000100010Total3000200050Milton Keynes Dons (loan)2024–25League Two5100—2071South Shields (loan)2025–26National League North14600—00146South Shields2025-26National League North0000000000Career total227002020267
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