Liam Shephard
Newport County/D/
WalesPlayer Info
Liam Shephard is a Welsh right-back for Newport County, a durable and committed defender known for his work rate and ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Now 31, Shephard came through the Swansea City academy and gained experience on loan at several clubs before finding a home at Newport, where he has become a fixture in the team. His career in League Two has been marked by consistent performances, crucial tackles, and energetic overlaps down the right flank. While international honors have been limited, he has been a part of Welsh youth setups and remains a respected professional in the EFL. Shephard embodies the spirit of the lower-league journeyman—reliable, tough, and utterly dedicated to his team's cause every matchday.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/08/05
Salford City
Newport CountySigned
2021/06/30
Newport CountySalford CitySigned
2020/09/01
Forest Green RoversNewport CountySigned
2018/06/30
Peterborough UnitedForest Green RoversTransfer
2017/07/09
Swansea CityPeterborough UnitedSigned
2017/05/30
Yeovil TownSwansea CityLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Newport County
EFL League Two2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
9
Games Started
7
Minutes Per Game
538
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
101
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
10
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
9
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
25
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
12