Tom Clare

Tom Clare (born 2 September 1999) is an English footballer who most recently played as a forward for Macclesfield F.C. In 2023, he was a finalist on the ninth series of Love Island. Career Football Clare came through the academy at Barnsley and joined Bradford City in 2018 but never made an appearance for the first team. He joined Boston United initially on loan from Bradford, before signing a contract with them in June 2019. After a loan spell with Frickley Athletic, Clare left Boston in November 2019. Having spent time at Bradford (Park Avenue), Buxton and Pontefract Collieries, Clare was one of Macclesfield FC's first signings when the club reformed and he signed a contract with the club in June 2021. He was top scorer during Macclesfield’s 2021-22 season with 23 goals and he signed a new 2-year contract in the spring of 2022. Love Island Clare was given permission by his club to leave Macclesfield mid-season in January 2023 to appear as a contestant on the ninth series of ITV2 reality television show Love Island. Macclesfield director of football Robbie Savage reportedly gave his support and advice to Clare about the television appearance.