CARDIFF CITY STADIUM - Key Persons
Connor Wickham is a professional football player from England, who currently plays as a striker for Championship club Cardiff City on loan from Crystal Palace. Born on 31 March 1993, he started his youth career at Ipswich Town before making his professional debut for the club in 2011. His impressive performances earned him a move to Premier League club Sunderland in 2011, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 26 goals. In 2015, he signed for Crystal Palace, where he has struggled with injuries but has still managed to score important goals for the team. Wickham has also represented England at various youth levels and has been praised for his physical presence and aerial ability on the pitch. His loan move to Cardiff City is expected to provide more playing time and opportunities to showcase his skills.