Michael West (born 9 February 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ashford United on loan from club Whitstable Town.
He started his career as a trainee with Fulham before joining the Ebbsfleet United PASE youth system. He went on to sign his first professional contract with the club in January 2009, making his debut in a 1âÂÂ0 win over Northwich Victoria in the Football Conference. A series of impressive performances, including scoring a brace in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Luton Town, drawing the attention of many league clubs, with Fulham, Stevenage and Portsmouth all rumoured to have been interested in acquiring his services. In July 2012, he joined newly promoted Football League One side Crewe Alexandra for a nominal compensation fee. He made his professional debut for Crewe on 20 October 2012, in a 2âÂÂ2 draw with Walsall, coming on as a substitute for Max Clayton.
On 26 August 2013 he joined Conference National side Hereford United on loan for a month, making his debut on the same day in a 2âÂÂ1 defeat to Alfreton Town. He rejoined Ebbsfleet in January 2014. A serious injury early in his second spell at Ebbsfleet meant that he didn't play for a year. He made his comeback from injury as a substitute in a 3âÂÂ0 win over Whitehawk, scoring the third goal. Injuries continued to hamper his progress, although West did get the fourth goal in a 4âÂÂ1 FA Trophy win against Molesey.
West played the second half of the 2015âÂÂ2016 season on loan at Whitehawk, before signing permanently in July 2016 following his release from Stonebridge Road.
In June 2017, West signed for Chelmsford City.
On 27 June 2018, West signed for Eastbourne Borough.
On 17 July 2020, West returned to Ebbsfleet United.
On 18 March 2022, West joined Isthmian League South East Division side Herne Bay on loan until 23 April 2022. In June 2022, West returned to the club on a permanent basis having helped the club to promotion through the play-offs.
In June 2024, West joined Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division side Whitstable Town. In December 2024, in search of more regular first-team football, he joined Ashford United on loan.