Richard James Michael Stearman (born 19 August 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Huddersfield Town. He is a versatile defender, being able to play in any defensive slot although primarily a centre half or right back.Career Stearman made his senior debut, aged 17, on 30 October 2004 in a goalless draw at Cardiff City. He scored his first senior goal in Leicester's 3–1 home victory over Millwall on 2 April 2005 and finished his first season with eight appearances. He became a first team regular in 2005–06, and attracted a bid from Sunderland, rejected by then-manager Rob Kelly, who said he was unwilling to part with one of his players he considered a hot prospect.He remained with the club for two more seasons, and won both Player of the Year and Player's Player of the Year awards in 2007–08
