*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:57, 14 September 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:45, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
Evans was born in the Welsh village of Llangedwyn and progressed through the Shrewsbury Town youth system.[2] Evans is from a farming family and, after being released by Shrewsbury, worked on the family farm with his father and brothers whilst playing for the Llangedwyn village team in the Welsh fifth tier.[3]
Evans then enrolled at Cardiff Metropolitan University and played for their football team in the Cymru Premier league after being encourage by a cousin to go for a trial.[3] After finishing his degree in 2020, Evans applied to be a teacher before being signed by fellow Cymru Premier club Bala Town.[3]
Newport County
At the age of 24, Evans turned professional after signing with EFL League Two club Newport County in May 2022 for an undisclosed fee,[4] on a two-year contract with an option for a further year.[5] He made his football league debut for Newport on 30 July 2022 in the starting line up for the 1–1 League Two draw against Sutton United.[6] Evans scored his first goal for Newport on 24 August 2022 in the 3–2 EFL Cup second round win against Portsmouth.[7]
On 28 January 2024, Evans scored Newport's second goal to equalise in their eventual 4–2 FA Cup fourth round defeat to Manchester United of the Premier League.[8][9][10] Evans finished the 2023–24 season with 21 League Two goals, and 25 in all competitions.[11] The club triggered a one-year contract extension in May 2024.[12]
On 1 April 2022, Evans made his debut for the Wales C team, scoring twice in the 4–0 win against England C.[14] In September 2023 his Newport manager Graham Coughlan said Evans should be called-up by the Wales national team.[15]
Playing style
Evans was deployed by Newport County manager James Rowberry at wing-back for his first two League Two matches,[16] thereafter being selected as a striker alongside Omar Bogle.[17] From October 2022 new Newport County manager Graham Coughlan utilised Evans both as a striker and a wing-back,[18] playing him as a striker in the 2023–24 season due to his goalscoring form.[15]
Career statistics
As of match played 27 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition