Age : 23
Nationality : English
Position : Winger/Attacking Midfielder
Club : Peterborough United
Career Apps : 127
Career Goals : 42
Career so far: Newcastle United (2012/13) - 0Apps/0Goals
Blyth Spartans (Loan) (2012) - 2Apps/1Goals
St Johnstone (2013) - 0Apps/0Goals
Gateshead (2013/2014) - 38Apps/14Goals
Peterborough United (2014/Present) - 88Apps/27Goals
It took the young Englishman time to find his feet in the professional game after impressing at youth level but was deemed surplus to requirements at Newcastle on his return from Blyth Spartans, with reserve team manager Willie Donachie saying he has 'a lot to learn'. His quest for first team football took him to Scotland where he failed to break into the first team. He was given his opportunity to shine at Gateshead in August 2013 and having impressed in a trial, he signed for the conference side. The 2013/14 season was the first time he was given a run of games and he didn't disappoint as he notched up 10 goals in 33 games. He started the next season in the best form of his career, scoring 4 in the first 5 games before being signed by Peterborough for a fee of £250,000 plus add-ons of up to £500,000. He's been progressing year on year at the League One club and is now repaying the faith put in him as so far this season he has been involved in half of their goals (scoring 6, assisting 8). Gary Mills said that Maddison was 'a good player but could be selfish at times' but it now seems as though he's become a real team player. His ball control is superb, he's never afraid to take on his marker and if he's through one on one, he rarely misses. Not only is he an unbelievable talent, he also works hard, tracking back and doing the dirty side of the game too and he'll be instrumental in keeping Peterborough's playoff push alive as he can make a goal out of nothing. At 23, he has already had his fair share of ups and downs in his career but if he can keep this form up, he's another player that will no doubt be signed by a better club in the near future.
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