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Dan Batty
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Daniel Thomas Batty (born 10 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club York City.
Key Information
Club career
[edit]Hull City
[edit]After starting his career at Leeds United from the age of 5, Batty was released by Leeds at under 16's level,[3] after being released by Leeds, Batty joined Hull City at the age of 15 and was involved with the first team squad on several occasions during the 2016–17 season.[4] On 22 August 2017, he made his debut in a 2–0 EFL Cup defeat to Doncaster Rovers.[5] On 6 May 2018, he made his full league debut for the club in the final match of the 2017–18 season, a 1–1 away draw to Brentford.[6] On 11 June 2020, Batty agreed a short-term contract extension to cover the extended 2019–20 season,[7] and on 26 June 2020, the club took up an option for a year extension to his contract.[8]
FC Halifax Town (loan)
[edit]On 27 October 2017, Batty moved on a month-long loan spell to FC Halifax Town.[9] He made his debut the following day away to Tranmere Rovers, scoring the second goal in a 2–4 defeat.[10]
Fleetwood Town
[edit]On 1 February 2021, Batty moved to Fleetwood Town after his contract with Hull City was terminated by mutual consent.[11] He signed a new contract in April 2021 until the end of the 2022-23 season having played in all of Fleetwood's games since joining.[12] Injury and a sending off against Accrington Stanley in December 2021 interrupted his 2021-22 season.[13] Batty scored in the opening two games of the 2022-23 season against Port Vale and Plymouth with head coach Scott Brown saying, "He always wants the ball and he's got that brilliant willingness to run in behind defences."[14] He was released by Fleetwood at the end of the 2022-23 season having made a total of 75 league appearances since February 2021.[15][16]
York City
[edit]Batty joined York City in August 2023 on a three-year contract.[17]
Statistics
[edit]- As of 20 April 2024
| Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Hull City | 2016–17 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017–18[18] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018–19[19] | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20[20] | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21[21] | League One | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 64 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 79 | 1 | ||
| FC Halifax Town (loan) | 2017–18[18] | National League | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Fleetwood Town | 2020–21[21] | League One | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021–22[22] | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 34 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23[23] | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 36 | 3 | ||
| Total | 75 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 87 | 5 | ||
| York City | 2023–24[24] | National League | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Career total | 169 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 196 | 8 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Hull City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 18. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ a b c "Daniel Batty". 11v11. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Dan Batty ready to prove Leeds United wrong as he steps into Hull City spotlight". Hull Daily Mail. August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Batty". Hull City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "2017/18 Doncaster (a) Report s". Hull City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Brentford 1–1 Hull City". BBC Sport. BBC. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- ^ "Batty Signs Short-Term Contract Extension". Hull City A.F.C. 11 June 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Tigers Take Up Option On Batty". Hull City A.F.C. 26 June 2020. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ "Batty Joins FC Halifax Town On Loan". Hull City A.F.C. 27 October 2017. Archived from the original on 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ "Tranmere Rovers 4–2 FC Halifax Town". BBC Sport. BBC. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Dan Batty Departs". Hull City A.F.C. 1 February 2021. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Dan Batty: Fleetwood Town midfielder signs new deal until summer of 2023". BBC Sport. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Moore, Andy (15 February 2022). "Dan Batty injury could be serious fears Fleetwood boss Stephen Crainey". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Smedley, Simon (7 August 2022). "Fleetwood Town boss praises midfield goalscorer". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Retained list: first team". Fleetwood Town. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Ramsay, Gabriel (24 August 2023). "York City sign battling midfielder Dan Batty from Fleetwood Town". York Press. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Dan Batty in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Dan Batty in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Dan Batty in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
Dan Batty
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Youth career
Leeds United
Dan Batty was born on 10 December 1997 in Pontefract, England, a town near Leeds with a strong local football culture that likely influenced his early passion for the sport.[4][5] He joined Leeds United's academy at the age of five in 2003, beginning his organized football journey as a promising young talent in the club's youth system.[4][6] Batty progressed steadily through the various age groups at Leeds United, starting in the youngest squads and advancing to the under-16 level by 2012. Initially playing as a central midfielder, he focused on developing his technical skills and game understanding amid the academy's structured environment, though specific training routines emphasized physical conditioning and tactical drills common to elite youth setups.[6][7] His time there was marked by dedication as a boyhood supporter of the club, but he never gained senior exposure during his academy stint.[6] In 2012, at the under-16 level during his final school year, Batty was released by Leeds United primarily due to concerns over his physical attributes, as he was deemed too small and not strong enough for the competitive demands of the squad.[6][7] This marked the end of his nine-year association with the club, prompting an immediate transition to Hull City's academy shortly thereafter.[4]Hull City
Batty joined the Hull City academy in 2012 at the age of 14, following his release from Leeds United, where he had developed his early youth foundations.[4] He progressed through the academy ranks and signed his first professional contract in 2016.[4]Club career
Hull City
Batty joined the Hull City academy in 2012 at the age of 14, following his release from Leeds United, where he had developed his early youth foundations.[4] He progressed through the academy ranks and signed his first professional contract in 2016 upon turning 18.[4] Batty made his senior debut for Hull City on 22 August 2017, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 EFL Cup second-round defeat to Doncaster Rovers.[8] To gain further experience, he was loaned to National League side FC Halifax Town on 27 October 2017 for an initial one-month spell, during which he made five appearances and scored two goals, contributing to his development as a tenacious central midfielder.[8][9] The loan helped build his physicality and match sharpness ahead of returning to Hull's first-team setup. His league debut followed on 6 May 2018, starting in a 1–1 Championship draw against Brentford, marking a reward for his consistent academy performances and positive attitude.[10] Batty's role evolved during Hull's Championship campaigns in 2017–18 and 2018–19, where opportunities were limited due to competition in midfield; he suffered a knee injury in September 2018 that sidelined him for several weeks.[11] Following Hull's relegation to League One in 2019, he became a more regular fixture under manager Grant McCann, starting frequently in the 2019–20 season and scoring his first goal for the club in the opening match—a 2–1 loss at Swansea City on 3 August 2019, where he slotted home from the edge of the box in the third minute. Another injury absence in early 2019 tested his resilience, but he returned to feature in 28 league games that season, aiding Hull's promotion push.[12] Batty's tenure at Hull concluded in February 2021 when his contract was terminated by mutual consent, allowing a free transfer to Fleetwood Town amid limited playing time in the 2020–21 League One promotion campaign.[13] Over his time with the senior team from 2016 to 2021, he made 64 appearances across all competitions, scoring one goal, primarily as a defensive midfielder known for his tackling and work rate.[14]Fleetwood Town
In February 2021, Dan Batty joined Fleetwood Town on a free transfer from Hull City following the mutual termination of his contract at the Tigers, allowing him to sign a short-term deal with the League One club.[15] He quickly established himself as a central midfielder, benefiting from his prior experience at Hull where he had made sporadic first-team appearances in higher divisions.[15] In April 2021, Batty extended his commitment by signing a new two-year contract until the end of the 2022–23 season.[16] Across his two full seasons at Fleetwood, Batty made 75 league appearances and scored 5 goals with 10 assists in League One, contributing to the team's consistent mid-table positions.[2] In the 2021–22 campaign under managers Joey Barton and Simon Grayson, he adapted to regular starting roles, featuring in 30 matches with 2 goals and 5 assists; notable contributions included a late equalizing goal in a 1–1 draw against MK Dons in September 2021 and a stunning 25-yard strike in a 1–1 home match versus Lincoln City in April 2022.[17] Batty also recorded 4 yellow cards and 1 red card that season, reflecting his combative style in midfield.[2] The 2022–23 season saw Batty take on increased responsibility under new head coach Scott Brown, who implemented a more attacking tactical approach emphasizing midfield dynamism.[18] He started 14 of his 28 league appearances, scoring 3 goals—including the opener in the season's first two matches against Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle—and providing 3 assists, though his overall minutes decreased to 1,437 due to squad rotation.[2][19][20] Fleetwood finished 13th in the table, with Batty's goals helping secure key points in early fixtures. Batty's contract expired at the end of the 2022–23 season, and he was released by Fleetwood in May 2023 alongside two other first-team players, ending his tenure after 87 appearances and 5 goals across all competitions.[21] His contributions were praised for adding tenacity and occasional goal threat to the midfield, aiding the club's stability in League One during a period of managerial change.[14]York City
In August 2023, Dan Batty signed a three-year contract with York City as a free agent following his release from Fleetwood Town, joining the National League club as an experienced battling midfielder to bolster their promotion ambitions.[5] His prior League One tenure facilitated a swift adaptation to the fifth tier, where he quickly established himself in central midfield with a focus on defensive solidity and transitions.[14] Batty's debut season in 2023–24 saw him contribute to York City's survival effort, as the team finished 20th in the National League after a challenging campaign marked by inconsistency.[22] He made 25 appearances across all competitions, starting most matches and providing key defensive cover, though he was sidelined for several weeks from January to mid-February 2024 due to a knee injury requiring a structured rehabilitation program.[23] The following 2024–25 season represented a marked improvement for both Batty and the club, with York City securing second place and a playoff spot, though they were eliminated 0–3 by Oldham Athletic in the playoff semi-finals on 20 May 2025; Batty featured in 41 matches, logging over 2,800 minutes while recording 5 assists through his combative play and forward surges.[24] As of November 2025, Batty remains a staple in York City's midfield during the 2025–26 promotion push, having appeared in 15 matches without scoring.[2] He played the full 90 minutes in the team's emphatic 4–1 victory over Rochdale on 11 November 2025, contributing to a performance that propelled York City closer to the league summit.[25] Minor setbacks, including a brief back spasm in September 2024 and hamstring concerns in February 2025, have occasionally disrupted his rhythm, but his overall contributions total approximately 81 appearances and 6 assists with no goals.[26][27] Batty's contract runs until June 2026, and in recent interviews, he has expressed appreciation for his resurgent form and the supportive squad atmosphere that has fostered team cohesion amid the promotion challenge.[28]Career statistics
Club
Dan Batty's club career statistics, focusing on league appearances, are detailed below. Youth spells with Leeds United and Hull City were non-competitive and thus not included in appearance tallies.| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2021 | Hull City | Championship / League One | 64 | 1 |
| 2017 (loan) | FC Halifax Town | National League North | 5 | 2 |
| 2021–2023 | Fleetwood Town | League One | 75 | 5 |
| 2023–2026 | York City | National League | 81 | 0 |
International
Daniel Batty, born in Pontefract, England, on 10 December 1997, is eligible to represent England at the international level due to his birthplace and citizenship.[1][2] As of November 2025, he has earned no senior international caps for England or any other nation.[1][2] Despite spending his youth career in the academies of Leeds United and Hull City, Batty has no recorded appearances for England at youth levels, including U16, U18, or U21 teams.[1][2] His professional trajectory has remained focused on domestic leagues, with no international call-ups, likely influenced by his progression through clubs in the English Football League and National League rather than higher-profile Premier League environments.[1][2]| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Senior International | 0 | 0 |
| Youth International (U16/U18/U21) | 0 | 0 |