Education
Archbishop Holgate"s School.
Archbishop Holgate"s School.
Early career
Godfrey captained the York & District under-13 team that beat Southampton at Stadium mk in the final of the English Schools" FA Inter-Association Trophy in May 2011. He started his career with York City"s youth system, before moving to Middlesbrough in the summer of 2011. After being released by the club he had trials with Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, before returning to York at under-15 level, with whom he started his scholarship.
Godfrey captained York"s under-18 team in the 2014-2015 season, while still a first-year scholar.
His first involvement with the first team came as an unused substitute in a League Two match against Newport County on 11 October 2014. Norwich City
On 15 January 2016, Godfrey signed for Premier League club Norwich City on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee, and would initially play in their academy team
Godfrey primarily plays as a central midfielder, but can also play at centre-back. Godfrey was born in York, North Yorkshire and attended Archbishop Holgate"s School.
His father Alex Godfrey is a former professional rugby league player.