Sonny Perkins

Sonny Tufail Perkins (born 10 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Wigan Athletic. In 2019, Perkins joined West Ham United from Leyton Orient at under-15 level. On 25 November 2021, Perkins was involved in a West Ham senior matchday squad for the first time, being named on the bench for a UEFA Europa League group game against Rapid Wien, coming on as a 78th minute substitute. In July 2022, Perkins rejected West Ham’s offer of a professional contract and left the club with immediate effect..

On 19 July 2022, he joined Leeds United signing a three-year contract.

International career In July 2018, whilst still at Leyton Orient, Perkins was called up to England's under-15 side. In February 2020, Perkins scored a hat-trick for England U16 against the United States. On 18 October 2021, a month after his debut for the side, Perkins scored his first goal for England U18's in a 3–0 win against Russia.

Style of play Perkins' captain at West Ham, Mark Noble, has praised Perkins' hold-up play, as well as his versatility, saying "he started in the No10 role and he’s moved up to the centre-forward role for the U23s, and scored a lot of goals".

Personal life Perkins' father, Declan, is a former Irish youth international footballer. His aunt is the actress Louise Lombard.