Zach Paul John Clough (born 8 March 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or striker for Adelaide United.

[8] Clough won the penalty that gave Icelandic striker Eiður Guðjohnsen the opportunity to score the opening goal in a 2–1 loss at home to Liverpool in an FA Cup fourth round replay, after the match Fabrice Muamba described him as the best player on the pitch.

[9] On 28 February 2015, Clough scored a sixth goal in nine games in a match against Brighton to make him Bolton's leading scorer for the 2014–15 season.

However, in a league match, at home to Reading, he was one of three Bolton players to go off injured in the first half; his injury, a dislocated shoulder, prevented him playing for the remainder of the season.

[23] On transfer deadline day on 31 January 2018, Clough returned to Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season, joined by Nottingham Forest teammate Tyler Walker;[24] Clough replaced Walker after 58 minutes in their 1–0 victory over Bristol City to make his second Bolton début.

[30] On 22 January 2021, Clough joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a short-term deal until the end of the 2020–21 season.

[34] After leaving Wigan, Clough said "I didn't start that many (games) because of probably fitness and sharpness that I bought at that time, I needed to just get back out there.

[35] On 22 June 2021, Clough joined League Two side Carlisle United on a two-year deal following his release by Wigan.

[39] On 5 February 2022, it was announced that Clough had signed for A-League Men side Adelaide United on a contract until the end of the season.

[41] Clough scored his first goal for Adelaide in the dramatic semi-final second leg tie against A-League Men side Melbourne City.

Clough started the 2023–24 season by scoring at least one goal or having one assist in eight consecutive games – a record for Adelaide United.

[45] On 6 December 2023, Clough signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the club until at least the end of the 2025–26 Isuzu UTE A-League season.