Thomas Cannon

Thomas Christopher Cannon (born 28 December 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Leicester City. Born in England, he is a youth international for the Republic of Ireland. Club career Cannon is a youth product of Everton, having signed with the club at the age of 10. He signed his first professional contract in March 2021, penning a two year contract until June 2023. He signed a contract extension in August 2022 which would take him to June 2025/ He made his senior and professional debut with Everton as a late substitute in a 4–1 EFL Cup loss to AFC Bournemouth on 8th November 2022. Cannon went on to make his Premier League debut as a 74th minute substitute in Everton's 3-0 away loss to Bournemouth on 12th November 2022. On 10 January 2023, Cannon joined Championship club Preston North End on loan until the end of the season. Cannon made his EFL Championship debut on 14 January 2023, in an 4-0 loss against Norwich City. Cannon scored his first goal against Wigan Athletic on the 25 February. On 1 September 2023, Cannon joined Championship club Leicester City on a five-year contract.